All Obituaries

On April 9, 2021, Josephine Polansky Grygar died ending a pair of family eras. She was the last surviving grand-daughter (72 grandchildren) of Jan Polansky (1806-1878) and his wife, Josefa Velcovsky (1844-1898), and the last survivor of sixteen children born to Robert Franz (Frank) Polansky (1858-1948) and his wives, Julie Kuntz (1866-1908) 11 children and Mary Emilia Matcek (1882-1962) married 1910 and 5 children. She was the youngest child and was born in the family home on March 24, 1921...

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved family member, Wayne Galban, on April 7, 2021, in Temple, Texas. Throughout his 71 years on earth, Wayne’s charming personality and sense of humor earned him a legion of admirers both near and far away. He was the “life” of every party. His laugh was infectious and he was always impeccably groomed and dressed. You could say he was a trendsetter, using a full line of skincare products when most...

Janie Castillo, age 85 of Temple, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dominga Chavez Martinez, 91 of Temple, passed away peacefully at her home with family members by her side on Monday, March 29, 2021. Services will be on Wednesday, April 7th at 10 am with Father Thomas officiating at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Temple. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Tuesday, April 6th from 5-7 pm. Rosary at 6 pm will follow with music by Isidro Martinez and Los...

After 96 vibrant years of love, dedication, faith and laughter, Laura Jeannette Parks passed away peacefully March 26, 2021, following a stroke. She died in Temple, Texas, the town where she married her friend for life, Louis Bayes (L.B.) Parks, Sr, and gave birth to three of their children. A viewing will be held from 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 5 at Harper-Talasek, 500 W. Barton in Temple. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 Hwy...

  Reynaldo “Ronnie” Castillo, age 61 of Temple, beloved Husband, Father, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, March 22, 2021. A Funeral Mass will be held in his honor Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery with military honors directly after Mass services. He entered this world on July 7, 1959 in Temple, Texas, born to Jesse and Juanita Castillo. Reynaldo served in the Air...

Jo Van Hovel, 81 of Temple, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Meridian Nursing home in Temple, Texas. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 3 pm at the Holland Cemetery in Holland, Texas. Jo was born on September 7, 1939 in Bell County, Texas to Joe Lee and Vivian Inez Wilson. She graduated from high school in Holland, Texas. Jo attended Fergus Falls Community College in Fergus Falls, MN where she majored in Real Estate. She married Ken Van Hovel in...

Janet Sue Fulkerson, age 67 of Temple, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Janet was born on September 25, 1953 to Miron and Barbara Stock in Mexico, Missouri. She graduated from Mexico Senior High School in 1972. After graduation, she joined the United States Army and was a part of the WAC Division from 1972 through 1974. She then completed the LVN Program at Temple Junior College and continued her service as a Nurse at the V....

Larry Wayne Wilde, age 61 of Temple, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Seaton Cemetery. Larry was born on November 17, 1959 to Emil and Rosie Wilde in Temple, Texas. He received his education from Rogers High School and enjoyed gardening. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Rosie Wilde; and brother, Alvin Wilde. He is survived by his sister, Irene Sulak and husband, Kenny; brother,...

John James Ricci Jr., age 65 of Holland, beloved Father, Son, and Brother, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is planned for sometime this summer. Johnny was born to John James Ricci Sr. and Sharon Lynne Ricci on October 24, 1955 in Clovis, New Mexico. He had a diverse career as a mechanic and fabricator, construction and home maintenance worker, and finally as a long haul truck driver. Johnny had...