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Temple, Texas Obituaries

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Francis Ellen Chenoweth

Francis Ellen Chenoweth

September 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.

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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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Kenneth E. Kimes

Kenneth E. Kimes

June 5, 2023

Kenneth E. Kimes, 83 of Temple, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2023. Service for interment will be at 11 am Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Kenneth was born on April 3, 1940, to Charles E. and Mary J. Kimes, who predeceased him. Raised on a farm outside Kerens,...

Carene Gilmore

Carene Gilmore

May 31, 2023

Carene Ellen Gilmore, age 85 of Temple, passed from this life Wednesday, May 31, 2023. A memorial service in her honor will be held at a later date.

Carene was born on April 19, 1938, to Sidney and Adeline Eide in Ashland, Wisconsin. She attended Columbia School of Nursing and worked as an...

Nicolas Sanchez

Nicolas Sanchez

May 30, 2023

Nicolas Abel Sanchez, passed away May 30, 2023, in Temple, Tx surrounded by his family. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Nic was born on September 24, 2008 to Odilia (Perez) Ramirez and...

Randy Sepulvado

Randy Sepulvado

May 28, 2023

Randy F. Sepulvado, age 68 of Temple, passed from this life Sunday, May 28, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Temple Bible Church.

Randy was born on December 2, 1954, to Frank Sepulvado and Betty Ramos in Houston, Texas. He attended Sam Rayburn...

Ursula Thompson

Ursula Thompson

May 28, 2023

Ursula Thompson, age 81 of Temple, passed from this life Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Ursula was born on...