All Obituaries

Gloria Fields Owens age 77 of Temple past from this life on August 5, 2020. A visitation will be held for her from 2 to 4 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Gloria was born on June 11, 1943 to Simon and Margie Fields in Hartville, South Carolina. In her earlier years she was an avid bowler and fisherman. She knitted beautiful pieces to share with friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Herbert L. Fields. She is survived by her sister Yvonne...

Andrea Tobar Sedillo age 64 of Temple passed away at a local hospital on Aug 5,2020. She will have a viewing from 10am to 12 pm on Monday Aug 10,2020 with a Rosary beginning at 11am at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Per her wishes she will be cremated. Andrea was born on November 24, 1955 to Henry and Amelia Tobar in Academy Texas. She was the sister to Dominga Zaragoza, Josie Salce, Paula Tobar, Esther Tobar and John Tovar. She married the love of her life Edward Sedillo on March...

Jesse Augustine Garcia, age 88 of Temple. Passed from this life on August 5th at a local hospital. Jesse was born on August 28, 1931 to Martin and Felicitas Garcia in Temple, Texas. He was happily married to Erminia “Minnie” Garcia for several years. Minnie was waiting for Jesse to come home along with his siblings, parents, and beloved son Albert Garcia. Jesse was a hardworking man until his retirement with the City of Temple. Those left to cherish his memories are his son...

Celestino “Tino” Solis Jr., age 70 of Temple, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Tino was born on October 2, 1949 to Celestino Solis Sr. and Josephine (Garcia) Solis in Temple, Texas. He married his high school sweetheart, Dathin Cruz, on May 23, 1970. Tino played drums for Mike and the Royal Tones. He worked as a salesman selling shoes then went to...

Virginia Ann Knight, age 69 of Temple, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in the comfort of her home. A memorial visitation will be held from 2 – 4 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Temple. Virginia was born on March 18, 1951 to Chambers and Anna Mae (Howell) Lykins in Austin, Texas. She worked for many years as a dietary manager at Crestview Manor Nursing Center in Belton and was so greatly loved and appreciated for the hard work and dedication...

Shirley Shipp-Lagrone, age 85 of Temple, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home. A memorial service will be held in her honor at 2 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Temple with Heath Abel officiating. Shirley was born on September 20, 1934 to Edward and Gazza (Hill) Holland in Belton, Texas. She attended Jefferson High School in Houston, Texas and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Shirley worked as an administrative...

Born in Hillsboro, TX in 1924, Aubra grew up there where his father operated the Club Barbershop downtown. Growing up in the Great Depression shaped the rest of his life view to some degree. His mother introduced him to music at a young age, and he became a prodigy on the saxophone in high school. He left high school when he was 17 to join the Army Air Corps. He served in WWII on Guam in General Armstrong's 315 Bomb Wing. He played saxophone in the camp orchestra and was the young star...

Ben E Julson, age 85 of Temple, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home. No services are planned at this time. Ben was born on February 22, 1935 to John and Bernadine Southard Julson in Aitkin, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of General Studies from Chaminade College of Honolulu and a Master of Arts from Central Michigan University. Ben retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army after a storied 22-year career. He was a recipient of one Silver Star and two Bronze...

Mike R. Ramirez, 74 of Temple, left to meet his Savior Tuesday, July 14, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 3 pm with Pastor Rudy Ochoa officiating. Mike married Cindy Jankowski in 1966, having 5 children together. Mike’s five children he leaves behind are Johnnie (Odelia) Ramirez of Temple, Lucia (Terry) Valentino of Terrell, Lucinda (Randy) Holmes of Temple, Michele (Johnathan) Berry of...

Wencelao Casillas entered into rest on July 11, 2020 at his home in Temple, Texas. Services will be held at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Thursday July 15, 2020 at 10am. Wencelao was born on December 4, 1932 to Filepe and Refugia Casillas in McGregor, Texas. He worked for Materials Transportation Company for over 20 years. He was a loving father and a great friend to many. His work ethic was of a man who wanted to provide the best for his family and wife. Mr. Casillas was a...