Taylor, TX Obituaries

Mar 13, 2019

Christine Renee Jones, age 46 of Elgin passed away on Wednesday March 13 th , 2019.

Christine was born December 5, 1972 in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Frank and Ginger James. Christine served as Funeral Director and Operations manager of Providence Funeral Home, Bastrop and Taylor. Previously she and her husband Brad served many families working together...

Mar 12, 2019

Daphne Faye Leatherman, 86, passed away on March 12, 2019 in Taylor, Texas. She was born in Sunshine, Texas on June 17, 1932 to Addie (Horton) and Alva Stroud. She is a 1949 graduate of Bartlett High School.

She married Robert Clem Leatherman on May 31, 1952. Daphne was a dedicated homemaker and caregiver to children and...

Mar 10, 2019

Mary F. Gutierrez 86 of Taylor, Texas died Sunday March 10, 2019 peacefully at her home surrounded with family.

Mary F. Gutierrez was born May 21, 1932 in Pearsall, Texas to Adolph Flores Sr. and Natividad Martinez Flores.  She worked for 20 years for the Moulton I.S.D. until she retired.

She loved Party ‘s, Music,...

Mar 9, 2019

Lillian Marie Bucanek Zycha, 86, went to meet her Lord and Savior on March 9, 2019, surrounded by family. Lillian was born on September 21, 1932, to Charles Sr. and Angelia (Woytek) Bucanek, in West, Texas.

Lillian was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Taylor. A member of the Sons of Herman.

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Mar 8, 2019

Christopher Dale Anderson Fontenot, born on January 13, 1969, left earth to be with the father on March 8, 2019. I did not go peacefully into the heavens, I fought for my family and held on as long as my earthly body would allow. I will be guarding from heaven, my parents, Ron and Sue Fontenot, my sons Ryan...

Mar 8, 2019

Bessie Louise Haag, 87, Taylor, died Wednesday, March 8, 2019 at her home in Hutto.  Mrs. Haag was born in Taylor, Texas on December 2, 1931, the daughter of Henry and Louise (Barta) Strnad and she had a twin sister Rosie Strnad.  She was a resident of Taylor most of her life. She was a member of the SPJST....

Mar 7, 2019

Thomas (Tommy) E. Southworth passed on March 7, 2019 at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Gay Nell, and their three babies, Lance, Vance, and Starglene. Tommy was born in Georgetown, TX on May 19, 1936. He was a long time Austin car dealer who was well-known for his honesty...

Mar 5, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Louis Salvatore Rubino announce his passing on March 5, 2019, at the age of 93 years.

He was born on May 7, 1925 in Jersey City, New Jersey to John and Anna Rubino who immigrated to the United States from Italy. As a first generation American, he grew...

Feb 27, 2019

Clarence "Groucho" Marx

Clarence Marx, age 86, was born at Thorndale Texas and was called to his Eternal Home on February 27, 2019 at Taylor, Texas. Clarence was a wonderful husband, father and friend to many who knew him.

He was born on January 14, 1933 to Otto and Martha Marx and grew up on...

Feb 26, 2019

Edith Ann Pavlat Offield passed away on February 26, 2019, to be with the Lord. She was born in Belton, Texas on May 15, 1934, to Frank and Annie Pavlat. She graduated from Dayton High School in Dayton, TX, before working for Bell Telephone Co. in Liberty, TX, as a switch board operator. She then moved to Houston, TX,...

Feb 25, 2019

Carolyn Mae Cuba Hickman, age 76, of Thorndale, Texas completed her journey on earth and returned to her heavenly home on February 25, 2019.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 10:00...

Feb 24, 2019

Jimmy Dean Susan, age 57, passed away on Sunday February 24, 2019, at his residence in Taylor. He was born on February 15, 1962 to Juanette (Raley) and JT Susan.

Jimmy graduated in 1980 from McCallum High School in Austin Texas and then worked to acquire an HVAC license and worked in that field for years to...

Feb 23, 2019

Miss Elly Orta, 80, of Taylor passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at her home. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00pm Friday, March 1, 2019 at Providence Funeral Home, Taylor, TX. Funeral Mass will be held 1:00pm Saturday, March 2, 2019, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Taylor City...

Feb 21, 2019

This is the story of Merle Dean Reiser.  Merle was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Papa” as he was called by his grandchildren, was an amazing husband, dad, brother, son, grandpa and fixer of anything

Merle’s story starts on November 18, 1933, the oldest child to Carl and...

Feb 7, 2019

David Ruiz, 56, of Coupland, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, surrounded by his children and loved ones. He was born March 8, 1962 to Manuel and Mary Alice Ruiz.

David graduated from Taylor High School in 1980. In high school he was an avid tennis player and qualified for state three years in a row....

Feb 2, 2019

Buell Townsend was born on April 10, 1933 in Winters, TX.  He was the son of Henry and Blanche Townsend.  He went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2019 at the age of 85, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Buell grew up in Austin, TX where he made many life-long friendships that...

Feb 1, 2019

Anton Ludwig Pokorny was born in Taylor, Texas August 25, 1920 and went home to be with the Lord February 1, 2019.  He was married in 1941 to his beloved sweetheart Fay Dutchover for 56 years.  Anton was a WWII veteran and served as an Army Maintenance Motor Sergeant in the 77 th Field Artillery.  He was honored...

Jan 30, 2019

Wandeen Caroline Zieschang Finn, 84 of Coupland was called to her heavenly home on January 30, 2019. Wandeen was born in Taylor, Texas to Walter and Edna Zieschang on October 13, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lee Roy Finn; and sister Yvonne Tucek.

She is survived by her brother Rankin Zieschang (Wanda);...

Jan 26, 2019

Lee Roy Ponkoney, 94, a lifelong resident of Taylor died Saturday, January 26, at his home.

He was born on November 23, 1924, to Lee and Mary Ponkoney.

He attended Waterloo School in Taylor.

Lee Roy was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and Korea, and later served with the U.S Air Force....

Jan 23, 2019

Ms. Linda Clay of Round Rock, Texas, died January 23, 2019 from complications of pneumonia and Parkinson’s. She was born October 4, 1943 in Jackson, Mississippi and was a retired administrative assistant from Letsos Company in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse Beacham and Geneva Cowart May and brother James Beacham May.

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