All Obituaries

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...

Dustin Lee Cochran, 33 of Harker Heights, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home. A Celebration of Life was held privately by the family. Dustin was born January 26, 1987 to Russell Lee and Bernice Eddy Cochran in Temple, Texas. Dustin graduated from Belton High School in 2006. Since the age of 17, Dustin battled Schizophrenia but still strived to live life to the fullest. He owned and rode 3 different motorcycles, enjoyed beach trips, barbeque’s, and sitting around the fire...

On Friday, June 26, 2020, Samuel M Hernandez, of Temple, TX gained his wings at the age of 64 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 19, 1956 to proud parents Nicolas Hernandez and Consuelo Martinez, in Temple, TX. Sam graduated from Troy High School, class of 1974. He enjoyed playing football and he was good enough to make the Texas Football Magazine in 1974. I think he just enjoyed hitting guys out on the field. Sam was no stranger to hard work. He held...

Services for Anna “Anne” Quinteros Hernandez, 80, will be 10 am Wednesday, July 1, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple.  Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Hernandez passed away Tuesday, June 23, at her home in Troy.  She was born July 13, 1939 in McGregor, Texas to Francisco Quinteros and Margarita Martinez Quinteros.  She married Nicholas Hernandez, Jr., and he preceded her in death.  Anne enjoyed cooking for her sons and...