Temple, Texas Obituaries
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Gurrusenda M. Ocanas
September 24, 2025
Gurrusenda M. Ocanas, age 95 of Temple, passed from this life Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Gurrusenda was born on January 13, 1930, in Jones Prairie, Texas. She married the love of her life, Santiago Ocanas,...
Jody Ann Bridges
September 20, 2025
Jody Ann Bridges, age 73 of Gatesville, passed from this life Saturday, September 20, 2025. Funeral services are pending at this time.
Jody was born on September 14, 1952, to Roman and Frances Panowicz in Loup City, Nebraska. She worked for many years at the VA Hospital as a CNA and later served as the kitchen manager at the Belton Senior...
Marcus M. Guthrie
September 18, 2025
Marcus M. Guthrie, 89 of Temple, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025.
He was born to Marcus Clay Guthrie and Juanita Latta Guthrie on March 11, 1936. He married Barbara Robertson Guthrie, and they were married for 60 years. Marcus worked for the State Highway Department as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 35 years.
He was a descendant of the Chickasaw Nation,...
Frank Tuerck
September 10, 2025
Frank H. Tuerck, age 84, of Temple, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 16, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. and the funeral service immediately following at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Wilson Valley Cemetery.
Frank was born on October 10, 1940, to...
Barbara Ann Ortega
September 5, 2025
Barbara Ann Ortega, 64, of Moody, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1961, in Dallas, Texas, to Angel Gonzales and Alice Villanueva.
Barbara married the love of her life, Leopoldo Ortega, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family. She attended school through the 11th grade and devoted her...
Ronald Gibson
September 1, 2025
Ronald (Ron) Evan Gibson passed away peacefully early on September 1, 2025, after over 98 and half years.
Born in Lagrange, Texas on February 5, 1927, he spent his early childhood in Rockdale, Texas then moved with his family to Devers in southeast Texas and then to Anahuac where he graduated from Anahuac High School in 1945. His mother served 42...
Joan Adele Bulat
August 30, 2025
Joan Adele Bulat, age 82, of Temple, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Joan was born on August 7, 1943, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, to John A. Smith and Mary E. Tisch. She spent many years working as an accountant, a career she approached with dedication and precision.
Joan had a...
Dorothy J. Pace
August 14, 2025
Dorothy Jane Pace, beloved educator, psychologist, and humanitarian, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in her hometown of Temple, Texas. She was 83.
Born on January 14, 1942, in Temple to Edward and Dorothy Patterson Pace, Dorothy’s life was marked by a deep commitment to learning, service, and compassion. A proud graduate of Temple High School (Class of 1960), she...
Jimmie Louise Whitlock
August 13, 2025
Jimmie Louise Whitlock, age 89, of Temple, passed from this life Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, at Bellwood Memorial Park & Cemetery.
Jimmie was born on December 8, 1935, in Temple, Texas, to Marshall Lee and Reba Louise Rowe. She worked for many years as a clerk with the Santa...
James Garrett Clark
August 2, 2025
James Garrett Clark passed away on August 2, 2025, of complications associated with his stroke, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Garrett, as he was known to the family, was outgoing, hardworking, and fiercely loyal to his family and friends. His greatest pride and joy were Olivia and Griffin Clark, his twin children. Garrett attended Pflugerville High School...
Leo Vrazel
July 28, 2025
Leo Vrazel, age 91, of Rosebud, passed from this life Monday, July 28th, 2025. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 6th, with a visitation starting at 10 a.m. and service immediately following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Seaton Cemetery.
Leo was born on January 30, 1934, in the Milam County community of Yarrelton. He...
Marcella Griffin
July 25, 2025
Marcella Griffin, age 95, of Temple, passed from this life Friday, July 25, 2025. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Monday, August 4, with a visitation starting at 10 a.m. and funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park and Cemetery.
Marcella was born on April 15, 1930, to Curry...
James C. Thompson
July 22, 2025
*NOTICE*
Please be aware the venue has changed to our Belton Chapel located at 503 N Main St in Belton, TX 76513
Boatswain’s Mate First Class James Thompson, United States Navy, passed away at the age of 37 while serving on active duty.
James was born in Temple and raised in Rogers, Texas, and graduated from Rogers High School. At 17, he enlisted...
Dora Flores Solorzano
July 21, 2025
Dora Flores Solorzano, age 75, of Temple, passed from this life Monday, July 21st, 2025. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Saturday, August 2nd, with a visitation starting at 3 p.m. and service immediately following at 4:30 p.m.
Dora was born on April 1st, 1950, to Marcello and Carmen Flores in Temple, Texas. She married Carlos...
Lupe M. Mendoza
July 19, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow but deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, known affectionately as “Mema” or “Grandma Lupe” on July 19, 2025, at the age of 79. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will follow in Bellwood...
Raymond E. Waldron
July 5, 2025
Raymond E. Waldron of Temple, TX passed away in a private care facility in Temple on July 5, 2025. He was 94 years old. Waldron had been a minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses in parts of Michigan and central Texas for 75 years. He was also known throughout the area for the design and construction of many private residences.
He was preceded...
John Edward Prymuszewski
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...
Dr. Ishwarlal V. Lodhia
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...
Mary Lucille (Zikuhr) Maly
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...
Elizabeth A. Tippit
June 15, 2025
On June 15, 2025, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Tippit passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Temple, Texas. Born Elizabeth Barfield, Liz grew up and graduated from Buckner Children’s Home in Dallas, Texas. After graduating, she attended Baylor University until finding her true calling in life, motherhood and caring for people.
Liz work as a waitress for many years...
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