Temple, Texas Obituaries
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Susan Huskey
Oct 20, 2024
“Help me relax, Lord!”
“Oh, that I had wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.”
PSALM 55:6
Susan Patricia Huskey, a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend ascended to the heavens Sunday, October 20, 2024, at age 67, after spending a lifetime helping others along their journey. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Susan is...
Guadalupe Valdez
Oct 14, 2024
Guadalupe Hernandez Valdez was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age of 91. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with Pastor Earl Serrano officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Guadalupe...
Mary H. Ortega
Oct 12, 2024
Mary Harriet “Granny” Munoz Ortega, 90 yrs old of Temple, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Our Hospice House in Temple. Services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Temple with Bishop Daniel Garcia officiating (CA). Burial will follow in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale.
Mary was born on April...
Criselida "Cris" Hernandez
Oct 10, 2024
Criselida “Cris” Cantu Hernandez, 86 of Temple, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on the morning of Thursday, October 10, 2024. Born in Skidmore, TX, Cris was the third born of four children. She graduated from Temple High School and worked several jobs before spending her years as a mother and wife. Starting at age ten,...
Robert "Bob" Reed
Sep 29, 2024
Robert "Bob" Reed, 65 of Temple, passed from this life Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White hospital in Temple, surrounded by family. A public memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.
Bob was born on June 30, 1959, to William D. and Balbina S. Reed in Austin....
Donna Ruth Prewitt White
Sep 22, 2024
Donna Ruth Prewitt White, a compassionate and loving soul, passed from this life Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 68. Born on July 18, 1956, in Denver, Colorado, Donna radiated warmth and kindness throughout her life, touching the hearts of many.
As a phlebotomist, her professional dedication was paralleled only by her unwavering commitment to helping...
Isabel "Chavelo" Matamoros
Sep 20, 2024
Isabel Matamoros, known by many as 'Chavelo' or 'Matt', passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 9 am Friday, September 27, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.
Isabel was born November 18, 1938, to Pedro Matamoros and Bonifacia Hernandez in McAllen....
Ruth Irene Hollas
Sep 13, 2024
*NOTICE*
SERVICES FOR RUTH IRENE HOLLAS have been moved to Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton, 503 N Main St.
Ruth Irene Hollas of Little River-Academy passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Ruth was born April 7, 1935, in Yarrelton, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Henry and Hermina Olis. Ruth had one sibling, an older...
Larry Glenn Poulter
Sep 12, 2024
Larry Glenn Poulter, age 81 of Temple, passed from this life Thursday, September 12, 2024. Services will be held at 10 am Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Cross Church on Birdcreek in Temple. Burial will follow in Bellwood Memorial Park & Cemetery.
Larry was born on September 26, 1942, in Frost, Texas. He was an avid golfer and a fan of...
Francisca "Frances" Gutierrez
Sep 3, 2024
Francisca Tovar Gutierrez, a devoted Christian and hardworking mother, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024, at the age of 84. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will follow in North Belton Cemetery.
Born in Santa Rosa, Texas on September 7, 1939, Francisca was the daughter of Florencio...
Donald Franklin "Don" Simonton
Aug 27, 2024
Donald Franklin "Don" Simonton, 82, passed away on August 27, 2024. A visitation with the family will be on Friday, September 6, from 4:30pm until the Celebration of Life service begins at 6:30pm. The services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, TX. The family asks that you write down your favorite memory of Don and bring with...
Judy Ann Hunka
Aug 27, 2024
Judith Ann "Judy" Hunka, 80, of Temple, passed away on August 27, 2024. Judy was born on April 11, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was raised by her loving parents Hal and Pearl Elliott. She graduated from John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, class of 1962. On December 7, 1963, Judy was united in marriage to her loving...
Dorothy Ann Alexander
Aug 22, 2024
Dorothy Ann Friemel Alexander, 79, cherished wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away in Temple, Texas on August 22, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents August A. Friemel, Jr. and Selma Marie Ida Eckert Friemel.
She is survived by her husband Don Alexander, son Raymond Alexander, son Wade Alexander and wife Jessica, Sister Lillie Friemel Bible,...
Joe Wayne White
Aug 21, 2024
Joe Wayne White, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital.
Joe was born on May 21, 1939, in Jacksonville, Texas, to Herman Lavan White and Lois Marie Epperson. He attended Dixie School and Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas, before his family moved to Temple. He is a graduate of Temple High...
Pedro F. Granado
Aug 19, 2024
Pedro F. Granado, affectionately known as Uncle Pete, was born on May 13, 1938, in Buckholts, Texas. He departed this life on August 19, 2024, leaving behind many cherished memories.
Pedro was a vibrant individual who found joy in a variety of pursuits. He was often seen at church and spending time outdoors. In his later years, he took pleasure in...
Rudolph Constancio Martinez
Aug 16, 2024
Rudolph Constancio Martinez, 81 of Temple, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, from an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 10 am Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Goodwill Baptist Church of Temple.
His hobbies were hunting, woodworking, and stained glass. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad Company.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ignacio Martinez;...
Ralph Garcia
Aug 6, 2024
Ralph Garcia, 68 of Temple, passed from this life Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Ralph was born in Temple, on November 13, 1955, to Rosa Castillo Reyna and Paulino Garcia. He graduated from Temple High...
William Edward Reeder
Jul 31, 2024
William Edward Reeder (Bill), 95 years, formerly of Temple, Texas went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on July 31, 2024, in New Braunfels, Texas. Bill was born on November 24, 1928, in Owensboro, Kentucky to parents, Elbert Munsey Reeder and Annie Trull Watson Reeder. Bill had two brothers who preceded him in death, Bert and Hugh. He...
Ernest Gingles, Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Ernest Gingles, Jr. passed away on July 28th, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Memphis, TN to Josephine and Ernest Gingles, Sr. He graduated from Clarksville High School in Clarksville, TN and attended Austin Peay College on an athletic scholarship. Ernest excelled in several sports including judo while living in Japan. He was a...
Eloisa Donoso
Jul 21, 2024
Eloisa Donoso, age 81 of Temple, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, July 25, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Eloisa was born on May 18, 1943, to Crispin and Julia Ramirez in Alice, Texas. She married...
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