July 1, 2025

John Edward Prymuszewski, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, in Killeen, Texas. He was 81 years old.

Born on August 25, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey, John was the son of the late Frank Prymuszewski and Anna Brzostowski. He proudly served his country with two tours in Vietnam as a member of...

June 27, 2025

Ishwarlal “Ishu” Lodhia died Friday, June 27th at the age of 76, leaving behind 234,516 used masala tea bags, all 27 Robert Ludlum novels, and a steady drumbeat of Indian classical music.

Ishu is survived by his loyal and dedicated wife, Bhadra. She was the love of his life, a fact evident to anybody who met them and experienced the type...

June 16, 2025

Mary Lucille (Zikuhr) Maly, age 81 of Belton and Columbus, Texas, entered into rest Monday, June 16, 2025, in Temple, Texas. Services will be held Monday, June 23, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, with a visitation starting at 10 am and funeral immediately following at 11 am. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park & Cemetery.

Mary was born...

May 28, 2025

Fermin Rodriguez danced his way into Heaven on May 28, 2025. He was 72. Fermin fought a 15+ year battle with Dementia and won as he is rejoicing with God, family and friends. His life ended peacefully in Dallas, TX, with his daughter, and formidable advocate, by his side.

Fermin was born on February 28, 1953, in Temple, TX, to Florencio...

May 19, 2025

David Harold Beerwinkle was born February 9, 1942, in Temple, TX, the third child of Ruben Henry and Esther Haas Beerwinkle. His first school years were spent at the two-room Moffat Schoolhouse. His middle school and high school years were spent at Belton Junior High and High School, where he played football, ran track, participated in student government and was...

May 14, 2025

May 11, 2025

Julia Rae Hoffman, age 81 of Temple, passed from this life Sunday, May 11, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Julia was born on February 22, 1944, to Josiah and Edna Beakley in Paulsboro, New Jersey. She was a beacon of strength, resilience, and love. In the 1980s, she embraced the challenges of single motherhood, raising...

May 9, 2025

Reuben Richardo “Cubby” Castillo, age 46 of Lufkin, passed from this life Friday, May 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park & Cemetery.

Cubby was born on October 3, 1978, to Reuben R. Castillo and Irene Bryan in...

May 9, 2025

David Engelholm, 69, of Troy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. A private memorial service will be held at a later date to honor his life and legacy.

Born in Rosebud, Texas, on June 4, 1955, David was the beloved son of Roy Lee and Joyce Engelholm. He was a man of simple joys and deep roots, finding...

May 7, 2025

Colonel Jack Green passed away on May 7, 2025, at his home in Temple, TX. He was 87 years old. Col. Green was born in Columbus GA, the youngest of 4 children born to Bill and Grace Greene. When he was born, the hospital left of the last “e” of his family surname, which explains the difference in spelling. He...

April 19, 2025

Darlene Turner Lewis, age 67 of Temple, passed from this life Saturday, April 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, April 25, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will follow in Temple Garden of Memories.

Darlene was born on October 5, 1957, to Theron and Effie (Brown) Turner in Waynesville, Missouri. She was a faithful Jehovah's...

April 17, 2025

Vernon Wayne Smith, 76 of Temple, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2025. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with a visitation starting at 10 am and funeral service immediately following at 11 am. Burial will be at 1 pm in Clifton Memorial Park in Clifton, Texas on Tuesday, April 29,...

April 9, 2025

Aubrey Marshall Richter, age 96, of Moody Tx passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. The family will receive visitors for his viewing at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home at 500 W. Barton Avenue, Temple Tx 76501 on Friday, April 25th from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 220 The Grove Rd, Gatesville Tx 76528 on Saturday,...

April 7, 2025

Amber Dawn Cripe, age 47, of Belton, Texas, passed peacefully into Heaven’s embrace on Monday, April 7, 2025. A Celebration of Life to honor Amber’s memory will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at La Rio Mansion, 4501 Dice Grove Rd, Belton.

Born on June 20, 1977, in Temple, Texas, Amber brought light and love into the...

March 27, 2025

Frances Dorothy Polasek, age 86, of Temple, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at a local nursing home. She was born on March 9, 1939, in Granger. She is the daughter of Charles Pekar and Frances (Zak) Pekar.

Frances attended High School in Granger and was a member of St. Lukes Catholic Church in Temple and was a homemaker....

March 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Jaramillo Martinez, lovingly known as Mary, of Rogers, TX. She passed away at Baylor Scott & White Hospital on March 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 23, 1947, in Buckholts, TX, to Ramon and Bibiana Jaramillo, Mary spent her final moments surrounded by those who loved her.

Mary...

March 26, 2025

Mary “Butch” Lonidier, age 91 of Temple, passed from this life Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

Butch was born on January 7, 1934, to L.R. and Alice Daniel in Mineral Wells, Texas. She attended Roy High School in Roy, New Mexico. Butch worked as a...

March 25, 2025

Juanita Champion, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on September 8, 1962, in Temple, Texas, to Joe Champion and Mary Luz Medrano.

Juanita was one of eight siblings, sharing a deep bond with Virginia Ann Hernandez, Mario Champion, Anna Champion, Joey Champion, Lanora Flores, James Champion,...

March 25, 2025

John Milton Baker, Jr., 85 of Temple passed away March 25, 2025, in a Temple hospital. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

John was born January 4, 1940, in Oenaville, TX. He graduated from Academy High School in 1957 and went to Texas A&I College at Kingsville. He completed his PhD in Soil Science &...

March 24, 2025

Ruthie Nell Alexander, age 74 of Temple, passed from this life Monday, March 24, 2025. Services will be held at Bethel Church in Temple on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a visitation starting at 11 am and funeral service immediately following at 12 pm. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen on Monday, April 7, 2025,...