Taylor, TX Obituaries

Robert Franklin Edwards

Robert Franklin Edwards

Nov 19, 2014

Robert Franklin Edwards, 72, of Taylor, passed away at the VA Hospital in Temple, TX on November 19, 2014. Bob was the son of John R. Edwards and Elsie Jo Phillips Edwards of Birmingham, AL and Destin, FL. After graduating from West End High School in Birmingham, Bob received a B.A. degree from the University of Alabama where he...

Rene Ramirez

Rene Ramirez

Nov 16, 2014

Rene Ramirez was surrounded by his loved ones as he departed to his eternal home on November 16, 2014. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Our Lady of Gudalupe Catholic Church....

Joseph "Joe" Kohutek

Joseph "Joe" Kohutek

Nov 12, 2014

Joseph Raymond Kohutek was born September 9,1936 in Taylor, Texas to Anton and Francis Kohutek. Joe went to be with the Lord on November 12,2014. He is survived by his wife Rosalie and two children Michael Kohutek and wife Kathy, Jessica Morrison and husband Frank and four grandchildren, Cory Morrison , Alecia Morrison Livingston, Alysha Kohutek, Tamera Kohutek. He...

San Juanita "Janie" Diaz

San Juanita "Janie" Diaz

Nov 9, 2014

Janie Diaz October 16, 1962 - November 9, 2014 San Juanita (Janie) Diaz, 52 was called home on November 9, 2014. She is survived by her husband Alfredo Diaz, sons, Anselmo Oranday III, Ethan Diaz Daughters, Felicita Oranday, Denise Diaz, and Analysia Diaz, parents Felicita and Guadalupe Hernandez, three grandchildren, Elliana, Ayden, and Aniya, six sisters and four brothers....

Mary H. Stringer

Mary H. Stringer

Nov 8, 2014

A beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend has completed her battle against cancer. Mary Stringer, 67, of Taylor, passed quietly in her sleep at her daughter's house early Saturday morning. She spent the last half year battling cancer but will be remembered for the countless smiles she put on the faces of friends and family, right up to...

Joyce P Simmons

Joyce P Simmons

Nov 1, 2014

Joyce P. Simmons of Temple, TX passed away peacefully at Scott & White Hospital Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the age of 86. Joyce was born October 3, 1928 in Thrall, TX to Joe and Lydia Pavelka. Joyce graduated from Thrall High School and went on to study nursing at Spahn School of Nursing in Corpus Christi, earning her...

Ella V. Kropp

Ella V. Kropp

Oct 28, 2014

Ella Vera Kropp passed away October 28, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was the youngest daughter of Aloise and Frank Trcka. Ella graduated from Granger High School and moved to Taylor to attend the LVN Nursing Program at Johns Hospital where she remained a nurse for 58 years. She was gifted in her profession. All her patients appreciated...

Nell Poe

Nell Poe

Oct 25, 2014

Nell Lavinia Brewster Poe, aged 86, of Thorndale, was called home by her Heavenly Father on October 25, 2014. Nell was born on March 9th, 1928 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Otis Leon Brewster and Ruby Alma Givens Brewster. She was the oldest daughter of twelve children. Nell was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a devout...

Beatrice Torres

Beatrice Torres

Oct 22, 2014

Beatrice Torres Born March 15, 1945 - Oct 22, 2014 Beatrice Torres, age 69 of Taylor passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Born March 15, 1945 - Oct 22, 2014 Preceded in death by her parents Jose & Ruperta Ornelas Brothers David Ornelas & Julian Ornelas She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Deacon Alfredo Torres son...

Lucy Alderete Sanchez

Lucy Alderete Sanchez

Oct 22, 2014

Lucy Alderete Sanchez went to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the age of 54. She precedes in death her late parents Lucas and Memencina Alderete, brother Juan Alderete and sister Noamie Garza. She enjoyed working for Carpenter in Taylor, TX for 22 years. She liked to dress up fashionably and get together with family and...

Lupe D Sandoval

Lupe D Sandoval

Oct 21, 2014

Lupe D. Sandoval, age 76 of Taylor passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. He was born January 2, 1938 in Lexington, Texas to Simon and Carlota Sandoval. Lupe married the love of his life Esther Robles Sandoval on May 15th, 1960. We’ve lost a great and wonderful husband, father, grandpa, brother, brother-in-law and friend. Lupe was always ready...

Virginia Jane Vanek

Virginia Jane Vanek

Oct 20, 2014

Virginia Jane Vanek, 80, of Granger passed away Monday, October 20, 2014. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. with Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 24, 2014 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. Virginia was...

Regina Wilhelmina Meischen Albert

Regina Wilhelmina Meischen Albert

Oct 18, 2014

Regina Wilhelmina Meischen Albert was born on the Meischen Family Farm on Haw Creek Rd. in Austin County, Texas, November 9, 1916, to Louis Meischen and Theresa Eckhoff Meischen, the 6th of 11 children. On November 10, 1936, she married Oscar John Albert, Sr. Together, they started on an adventure every day, raising 6 boys. She was employed for...

Martha T. Jasek

Martha T. Jasek

Oct 14, 2014

Martha Jasek, 84, passed away on October 14, 2014. Martha was born in Granger, TX on November 6, 1929. Her parents were Joe Rychlik and Frances (Svehlak) Rychlik. Martha was an LVN and later co-owned a business with her husband in Taylor. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor. She was preceded in death by...

Pamela Ann Brandyburg

Pamela Ann Brandyburg

Oct 10, 2014

Pamela Ann Brandyburg, age 63 of Taylor passed away October 10, 2014. Services are 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery

Concha Tienda Martinez

Concha Tienda Martinez

Oct 10, 2014

Concha Tienda Martinez, 89, of Granger, TX passed away Friday, October 10, 2014. She was born in Lexington, TX. Concha was later married to Leto Martinez in Bastrop, TX, after she later became a homemaker. She is survived by her sisters Goyita Castillo of Levelland, TX, Rosie Garcia of Levelland, TX and Lupe Martinez of Paige, TX. Surviving children...

Daniel Lloyd Billstein

Daniel Lloyd Billstein

Oct 10, 2014

Daniel Lloyd Billstein, 34, of Liberty, Texas, passed into eternal life on October 10, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bay City, Texas on January 31, 1980. Daniel grew up in the central Texas area before finally settling in Liberty, Texas. He was a boy scout, earned his Order of the Arrow and traveled...

Gregory Balderas

Gregory Balderas

Oct 9, 2014

Balderas, Gregorio “Gregg” Our beloved Gregg, age 36, was unexpectedly called home to God on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 13, 2014 at Providence Funeral Home. Gregg, as he...

Gilbert G Becker

Gilbert G Becker

Oct 6, 2014

Gilbert G. Becker, 87 of Thorndale passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. He was born in Thorndale on March 20, 1927 to Freida and George Becker. He attened school at St. Paul Lutheran Church School in Thorndale. Sometime later he joined the US Navy and served during WWII. After his time in the Navy he owned and operated a...

Cynthia Ann Wehling

Cynthia Ann Wehling

Oct 5, 2014

Cynthia Ann Wehling, 67, passed away October5, 2014. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 10, 2014 at Christ Fellowship Church in Taylor. Burial will follow at the Weir Cemetery.