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Annette Hayes Snowden

Annette Hayes Snowden

Sep 28, 2023

Annette Hayes Snowden, a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Troy, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1927, in Meridian, Mississippi to loving parents Jessie Jackson and Minnie Hayes.

A graveside service will be held on October 3rd, 2023, commencing at 10:00 AM at Hillcrest Cemetery. This solemn ceremony will offer...

Betty Jean Broughton

Betty Jean Broughton

Sep 25, 2023

Memorial services for Betty Broughton, 95, of Temple, will be 11 am Thursday, September 28 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.  Mrs. Broughton passed away Monday, September 25 in Temple.

Mrs. Broughton was born April 5, 1928, in Temple, Texas to Ervin Vince Cawthron and Jean Casler Kennedy Cawthron.  Betty was a lifelong resident of Temple and graduated from Temple High...

Esther Tobar

Esther Tobar

Sep 25, 2023

Esther Tobar, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home in Temple, Texas. She was born on November 10, 1958, to Henry and Amelia Alcado Tobar in Temple, Texas. Esther touched the hearts of all who knew her with her kindness and unwavering strength.Esther's journey through life was not an easy one. As a...

Teresa Palousek

Teresa Palousek

Sep 19, 2023

Teresa Ann Palousek, 87 years old, peacefully passed away September 19, 2023. Teresa was born Sept. 1st, 1936 to Frank and Annie Mikulastik in Seaton, TX. She graduated Temple High School. On Sept. 21st, 1957 she married Emil B. Palousek.

They were members of the Immanual Lutheran Church.

In 1958 they started the Overhead Door business known as Crawford Doors....

Maria San Juanita Martinez

Maria San Juanita Martinez

Sep 18, 2023

Maria San Juanita Martinez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Temple, Texas. She was born on January 22, 1944, in the town of Rosebud, Texas to the late Epifanio and Eva Vela. Maria's kind heart and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.Maria dedicated her life to serving...

Francis Ellen Chenoweth

Francis Ellen Chenoweth

Sep 16, 2023

Francis Ellen Chenoweth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Temple, Texas. Born on July 3, 1935, in Alvarado, Texas, Francis lived a life filled with love and cherished memories. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Francis graduated from Temple...

Kenneth Lee Starcher, Jr.

Kenneth Lee Starcher, Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

Kenneth Lee Starcher, Jr., age 49, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home in Moody, Texas. He was born on April 24, 1974, in Temple, Texas to his parents, Dolores Starcher and the late Kenneth L. Starcher, Sr.Kenneth had a career as a Licensed Commercial Journeyman and worked for Power Plumbing. Outside of his professional endeavors, Kenneth led...

Louis Pina Fuentez

Louis Pina Fuentez

Aug 23, 2023

Louis Pina Fuentez, a beloved father, and faithful member of the community, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Temple, Texas. Born on October 26, 1924, in Bremond, Texas, Louis lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering commitment to his family and friends.Louis began his working life as a farmer in Bremond before embarking on a remarkable...

Gene Allison Calhoun

Gene Allison Calhoun

Aug 11, 2023

Gene entered this world 9/25/1943, and passed through Heaven's gates 08/11/2023.

He was born in San Antonio but moved with his parents to pursue numerous adventures.  One of his favorites was when they bought a bait camp in Bay City, TX where he helped maintain a few john boats, helped to catch and sell bait, shrimp and fish. It was the...

Frances "France" Lee Guerra

Frances "France" Lee Guerra

Aug 7, 2023

Frances “France” Lee Guerra, age 62 of Temple, passed from this life Monday, August 7, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

France was born on November 16, 1960, to Donald Manriquez and Rachel Fimbres in Newhall, California. She married David Guerra....

Nancy Lee McGrath

Nancy Lee McGrath

Jul 28, 2023

Nancy Lee (Scott) Crockett McGrath was born in Fort Madison, Iowa on June 18, 1944, to Ray Merle and Willa Victorine (McVey) Scott. Nancy entered Heavens gates on July 28, 2023. She died at home in Cameron, Texas, surrounded by her family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, brother David Scott, her second husband Charles F. McGrath, and...

Carlos Aguirre Lopez

Carlos Aguirre Lopez

Jul 17, 2023

Carlos Aguirre-Lopez, age 33 of Temple, passed from this life Monday, July 17, 2023. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Carlos was born on March 14, 1990, to Casto Aguirre Soriano and Eustolia Nicolasa Lopez in Oaxaca, Mexico. He married Nohely Hernandez....

Paul "Pablo" Aragon

Paul "Pablo" Aragon

Jul 13, 2023

Paul “Pablo” V. Aragon, age 89 of Temple, passed from this life Thursday, July 13, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will follow in Temple Garden of Memories.

Pablo was born on December 25, 1933, to DeSiderio Aragon and Blasita Metzinger...

Shirley Ann Purser

Shirley Ann Purser

Jul 3, 2023

Shirley Ann (Stefka) Purser, age 87 of Hilltop Lakes, passed from this life Monday, July 3, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at Hilltop Lakes Chapel in Hilltop Lakes, Texas at 10 am Saturday, July 15th with a committal service at 2 pm at Bellwood Cemetery in Temple, Texas.

Shirley was born on July 31, 1935, in Temple, Texas to...

Juanita H. Breen

Juanita H. Breen

Jul 1, 2023

Juanita Breen, age 76 of Temple, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, in a local hospital. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will be at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Mrs. Breen was born August 6, 1946, near Eddy to Wally and Alice Hernandez. She lived...

Kamlaben Patel

Kamlaben Patel

Jun 28, 2023

Kamlaben Patel, a beloved member of the community, has passed away on June 28, 2023, in Temple, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1938, in India. Kamlaben's warm presence and kind nature touched the lives of all who knew her.In lieu of flowers please give to donate.fightingblindness.org

Terry Don Hutchens

Terry Don Hutchens

Jun 15, 2023

On the day of June 15, 2023, Terry Don Hutchens of Little River Academy, Texas passed away at St David's Hospital (Round Rock, Texas) during cardiac surgery. Services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with a visitation starting at 12 noon, and services to follow at 2 pm. Inurnment will be held at Goree Cemetery...

Gerald Frank Wilde

Gerald Frank Wilde

Jun 13, 2023

Gerald Frank Wilde, age 72 of Temple, passed from this life Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at a local nursing facility. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Gerald was born on May 24, 1951, to Emil and Rosie Wilde in Temple, Texas. He married Deborah Alston and worked for Temple Products and Lengfield Lumber Co.

Gerald is...

Sylvia Louise Neal

Sylvia Louise Neal

Jun 12, 2023

Sylvia Louise Neal, age 79 of Rogers, passed from this life Monday, June 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will be in Reeds Lake Cemetery.

She was born on August 16, 1943, to Maudie Hill Mitchell in Bartlett, Texas. She graduated from Rogers High School...

Gilbert James Lefner

Gilbert James Lefner

Jun 8, 2023

Gilbert James Lefner, age 86 of Temple, passed from this life Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Services will be held Monday, June 12, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, with a visitation and rosary starting at 10 am and funeral to follow at 11 am. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, Texas.

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