Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

 Gary Wayne Maruska

 October 27,1946-January 14, 2025

Gary Maruska, a long-time businessman in Taylor and former Mayor Pro-Tem, passed away on January 14, 2025. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., with a rosary to follow at Providence Funeral Home on Friday, January 31st. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1st, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary of the...

Jan 13, 2025

Charles Frederick (Fred) Richter, age 90 of Thrall, was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2025. Fred was born on July 7, 1934 to Martin and Elsie (Patschke) Richter in Nueces County, TX. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale and graduated from William Adams High...

Jan 10, 2025

Andrew Pedroza, Sr., age 64, of Granger, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Temple, Texas.

Andrew was born on May 23, 1960, in Taylor, Texas, to Guillermo and Maria Louisa (Vasquez) Pedroza. He attended SSCM Catholic School in Granger before graduating from Granger High School, where he played football and baseball. He spent much of his life in Granger,...

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Wayne Hirt Obituary

Robert Wayne Hirt, 92 of Taylor Tx passed away Wednesday January 8th, 2025.

Robert was born on April 2nd, 1932, in Salty to Emil and Elsie (Hazel) Hirt. He grew up with 4 sisters and 2 brothers, all who have predeceased him. Robert married Dorothy Fojtik on June 24th, 1961, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor TX....

Jan 8, 2025

Ronald Theodore Lauts (Ted) was born in Neligh, Nebraska on April 8, 1932 to Dr. Albert Earnest Lauts and Helen Gertrude (Turnbull) Lauts.

After graduating from Stapleton High School he enrolled at Hastings College in Nebraska, but after a brief couple of years was drafted into the Army where he received his first dose of training in electronics and learned about...

Jan 2, 2025

Cristino Gonzalez Villarreal, 89 of Taylor,Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2,2025 surrounded by his loved ones.

Cristino was born on July 24,1935 in Elgin, Texas to Jose Maria and Julia Villarreal. He grew up with his three brothers and two sisters He was the eldest of the family.On April 24,1960 he married the loved of...

Dec 29, 2024

Adela June Trlica, better known as June, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in Bartlett, Texas. June was born June 22, 1941, to Frank and Adela Trlica in Taylor, Texas. She grew up on the farm that she helped take care of after school. June went to Thrall Highschool.

June loved country music and Elvis. She...

Dec 28, 2024

Allen James Doubrava, 80, of Taylor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Allen was born on March 21, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Bob and Annie Doubrava. As a young boy, he grew up next door to his cousin, Johnnie Bollom. Later, Allen moved with his parents to Taylor,...

Dec 24, 2024

Ann Lee Brueckner, a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. Ann's unwavering faith was the foundation of her life, and she carried Jesus with her wherever she went, sharing His love and kindness with everyone she encountered. She truly never met a stranger, as her warmth and generosity touched all who crossed...

Dec 23, 2024

Rodney "Podge" Matthes, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2024.

Rodney Lee Matthes was born on March 25,1956 in Estherville, Iowa to Charlotte and Wayne Matthes. He grew up in Clinton, Missouri with five brothers and two sisters. Shortly after graduation he married his high school sweetheart and...

Dec 22, 2024

Virginia Ann Heine, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully into eternal rest on December 22, 2024, reuniting with her husband of 62 years, Donny Heine, who preceded her in February of this year. Virginia’s life was a testament to love, devotion, and faith.

A homemaker for most of her life, Virginia also contributed her...

Dec 20, 2024

Norma Dean Dysart was born in Blythe, California on December 18, 1929, to Joseph and Bernice (Thomas) Dysart, and was the second oldest of eight children.

Having come to personal faith in Christ in her youth, she later served as a missionary in Brazil.  After returning to the United States, she met Frank Eiklor, still serving in...

Dec 17, 2024

Dorothy Marie Grimm died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 17, 2024, at the age of 96 years.

She was born in the Circleville community and was the youngest child of John and Bessie Slampa Volcik. She attended Friendship Elementary School and later Taylor High School. After graduation from high school, she was employed as a legal secretary for...

Dec 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Madge Fay “Missy” Buchanan, who passed away on December 16th, 2024, in her home in Hutto, Texas, at the age of 62.  She was born September 5, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas.

Missy was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend, always willing to...

Dec 15, 2024

Emil Joe Kaderka, 88 of Taylor, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by his three children.

Born on July 11, 1936, in Granger, Texas, he was the son of Emil Cyril and Martha Vitek Kaderka. Emil proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, before returning to marry the love of his life, Julie...

Dec 14, 2024

Garry “Gene” Sefcik of Taylor died on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Gene was born on June 16, 1938 in Taylor to Frank and Bessie (Perry) Sefcik.

Gene married Dellois Carrin Becker of Thorndale on March 9, 1958. They were married for 61 years and raised two children, while residing in Taylor. Gene worked at the City National...

Dec 13, 2024

Nuestra muy querida madre, Esperanza Rosas Perez, ha fallecido un Viernes, 13 de Diciembre, del 2024.  Ya descansa eternamente, junto con sus padres y hermanos. Su vida fue dedicada al matrimonio y a la educación de sus hijos, y amar a Dios.  Esperanza deja atras a todos sus 8 hijos: Araceli, Jose Luis, Ma. Consuelo, Gabriel, Arturo, Angelica, Carolina,...

Dec 13, 2024

Kenneth Leslie McConchie Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 13, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

Ken was born to K.L. and Katherine McConchie on April 1, 1941 in Taylor, Texas. He was a proud member of the 1959 graduating class of Taylor High School and completed his secondary education at Southwest Texas State in...

Dec 12, 2024

Andrew Martin Mokry, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at home in Taylor.

He was born on October 21, 1943 in Granger to Frank and Annie Mokry. He grew up on a farm with six brothers and one sister where they often evaded the truant officer, starting school in October after crops had been harvested....

Dec 11, 2024

Lydia Hurta Gross Dowling, age 98, of Taylor passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born Dec. 8, 1926 to Charles and Karolina Hurta and grew up in the Beyersville area as a child.

Lydia was born at the beginning of the great depression. She married Ben Gross during WWII. She came to know Christ thanks...