Obituaries

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...

July 22, 2025

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...