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Temple, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Temple, Texas & Surrounding Areas

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Steve Kranyec

Steve Kranyec

June 22, 2022

On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Steve Louis Kranyec passed away at the age of 64. Steve was born on December 16, 1957, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1980 with an electrical engineering degree. On June 7, 1980, he married the love of his life, Monica. They raised two children, Stephen and...

Luis Miguel & Amilliana Renee Castillo

Luis Miguel & Amilliana Renee Castillo

June 19, 2022

Luis “Luigi” Miguel Castillo and daughter, Amilliana “Millie” Renee Castillo both passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, after a terrible car accident in Goldthwaite, Texas. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, starting at 2 pm.

Luis was born on November 4, 2001, in...

Fred Henry

Fred Henry

June 19, 2022

Fred Henry, age 93 of Temple, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday, June 24, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

Fred was born on January 30, 1929, to Chester and Annie Henry in Afton, Texas. He was a proud Veteran of the United...

Daniela Doty

Daniela Doty

June 18, 2022

Daniela (Glass) Doty, age 66 of Round Rock, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

Daniela was born on March 27, 1956, in Rastatt, Germany. She was adopted in July 1958 by Otis and Rose Ann...

Melvin Wagner

Melvin Wagner

June 17, 2022

Melvin Wagner, age 100 of Austin, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Melvin was born on July 3, 1921, to Henry and Anna Terrill Wagner in Warren, Missouri. He graduated from Hannibal High School and studied 2 years at Hannibal LaGrange College. Melvin...

Esperansa Davila

Esperansa Davila

June 15, 2022

Esperansa Flores Davila, age 71 of Temple, gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with a visitation starting at 11 am and funeral service to follow at 12 noon. Burial will be...

Betty Davenport Whitson

Betty Davenport Whitson

June 9, 2022

Betty Kegley Davenport Whitson, age 88, originally from Temple, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Rockwall, where she moved to be closer to her daughter, Donna. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will be in Temple Garden of Memories.

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Epifania Mendoza

Epifania Mendoza

June 7, 2022

Epifania Torres Mendoza, 94 of Temple, passed from this life peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A time of visitation will be held Friday, June 10, from 6-8 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Her service will be at 11 am on Saturday, June 11 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home with graveside service to...

Dorothy Kacir

Dorothy Kacir

June 7, 2022

"See you later alligator. In a while crocodile"

Dorothy May Kacir, age 90, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A private service for the immediate family will be held at a later date.

Dorothy was born...

Garland Daniel

Garland Daniel

May 31, 2022

Garland Eugene Daniel, age 84 of Little River, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, with a visitation starting at 9 am and funeral following at 10 am at First Baptist Church of Academy with the Reverend Brent Boatwright officiating. Burial...

George Sidney Kacir

George Sidney Kacir

May 11, 2022

George Sidney Kacir, 92 of Temple, received his second set of wings on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. At the request of Sidney, a private service for the immediate family will be held at a later date.

Sidney was born to August and Bettie Marie Leshikar Kacir, in Temple, Texas on April 21, 1930....

Michael Frei

Michael Frei

May 10, 2022

Michael Wayne Frei, 70 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at home. A private memorial will be held by the family at a later date.

Michael was born on July 20, 1951, to Alois Herman and Laverne (Beach) Frei in Temple, Texas. He married Janice (Koch) Frei on August 22, 1981....

Bill Cody Southerland

Bill Cody Southerland

May 2, 2022

Bill Cody Wells “Wild Buffalo Bill” Southerland was a caring father, son, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on May 2, 2022, at the age of 37.

He was born to Mark Southerland and Julie Malina on January 20, 1985. After high school, Bill Cody worked on the Evans Ranch in Little...

Juanita Hernandez

Juanita Hernandez

April 27, 2022

Juanita Moralez Hernandez, 100 of Temple, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park & Cemetery.

Juanita was born on June 16, 1921, in Bastrop,...

Arthur Fraga

Arthur Fraga

April 25, 2022

Arthur Abel Fraga, 63 of Temple, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday, April 29, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Arthur was born on September 6, 1958,...

Ronald Patnoe

Ronald Patnoe

April 20, 2022

Ronald Patnoe, age 57 of Temple, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. A private memorial will be held by the family in his honor.

Ronald was born on July 30, 1964, to Carol Oltman in Milbank, South Dakota. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Ronald enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...

Raymond "Rooster" Kohut

Raymond "Rooster" Kohut

April 18, 2022

Raymond Lee Kohut, age 60 of Moffat, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at home. Services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park and Cemetery in Temple.

Raymond was born on September 30, 1961, to Johnnie...

Rosie Padilla

Rosie Padilla

April 14, 2022

Rosie F. Padilla, age 91 of Temple, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at home. Services will be held at 10 am Friday, April 22, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with Mary Lou Adame officiating. Burial will be in Temple Garden of Memories.

Rosie was born on May 12, 1930, to...

Tricia Small

Tricia Small

April 12, 2022

Patricia “Tricia” Marie Small, age 61 of Temple, left this world wrapped in the loving arms of God, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at home. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Monday, April 18, 2022, at McDowell Cemetery in Belton, with Holly Thornall officiating.

Tricia was born...

Wanda Clark

Wanda Clark

April 5, 2022

We are sad to announce that on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, at the age of 73, Wanda Cox Clark of Temple, Texas passed away.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruby Cox; brother, Roger Cox and wife, Essie; and son in law, Daniel Oxenreider.

She...