Obituaries
Gwenda Whatley Downing
March 6, 2026
Gwenda Whately Downing, of Troy, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Temple, Texas. She was 88 years old.
Gwenda was born on November 24, 1937, to Frank and Lorene Lucky Whatley in Temple, Texas. She graduated from Temple High School in 1956 and from Mary Hardin Baylor with a degree in Elementary Education. She married Chester Edwin “Dub” Downing, on...
Ofelia Castillo
February 27, 2026
Ofelia Castillo was born on September 8, 1940 in La Feria, Tx to Ricardo and Francisca Garcia. Ofelia passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 85.
She grew up in South Texas where she met her husband Leo Castillo. They were married on September 16,1956 . They were married for 69 years. In 1962 Leo and Ofelia moved...
Jose Torres
February 22, 2026
Jose Andres Torres, 55, of Temple, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Temple, Texas.
He was born on September 26, 1970, in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Delfino Torres Garcia and Ma. Agustina Becerra de Torres.
Jose worked as a mechanic and dedicated many years to his trade. He was a welder at Texas Hydraulics for 35 years and...
Billie Jolene Hughes
February 16, 2026
Billie Jolene Hughes, 90, of Moody, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1935, in Lampasas, Texas, to the late Meredith Earl Heath and Ada Grace Cummins. She was married to Jim Hughes and had four sons whom she loved dearly.
Billie was a faithful woman who would share her...
Janice Ann Larsen
February 10, 2026
Janice Ann Larsen, of Temple, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was 81 years old.
Janice was born on October 10, 1944, at Scott & White Hospital, to B.E. Wright and Mozell Hodge. She was a graduate of the Temple High School Class of 1962, and went to the Scott & White School of Nursing, leading her into a...
Gonzalo "Charlie" Vasquez
February 6, 2026
Gonzalo “Charlie” Vasquez passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2026. He was 92 years old. Charlie was born to Pedro and Francisca Vasquez (Elizondo).
Charlie was born and raised in Bartlett but moved to Belton, where he resided and raised his family. He was united in marriage to Mildred “Corny” Vasquez, and together they shared 29 wonderful years, until her passing...
Dusty Dawn Engelholm
February 4, 2026
Dusty Dawn Engelholm, 48, of Temple, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Cameron, Texas. Born on September 15, 1977, Dusty lived her life with a fiery spirit, a faithful heart, and a love that reached far beyond herself.
Dusty was truly one of a kind — feisty in the best way, endlessly caring, and known for having the biggest...
Beverly Sue Stracener Pullen
February 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly Sue Pullen (Stracener), who passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the age of 78, surrounded by her family.
Born on May 12, 1947, to Laura Edith Rawlins Stracener and James Hubert Stracener, Beverly spent much of her life in Temple, Austin, and Marble Falls, Texas. She was...
Patsy Chesser
February 3, 2026
Patsy Ruth Chesser, 90, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026.
Patsy was born on October 19, 1935, in Temple, Texas, to Avery Dell Gregory and Nadine Gregory. She was raised in Temple and graduated from Temple High School. Shortly after graduation, Patsy began her forty-year career at Scott & White Hospital, where she served with pride and...
Larry Dee Tuerck
February 3, 2026
Larry Dee Tuerck, 54, of Temple, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Temple and was known for his hardworking nature and deep devotion to his family.
Larry was born on November 12, 1971, in Temple, Texas, to the late Virginia Ann Knight and Larry Louis Tuerck. Throughout his life, Larry worked in various fields...
Walter Bruce Cater
January 29, 2026
Walter Bruce Cater, 70, of Temple, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2026.
Walter was born on February 19, 1955, in Temple, Texas, to the late Sam and Joyce Cater. He spent his life rooted in the community he called home. Walter pursued higher education, earning his bachelor’s degree from A&M University and later completing his master’s degree at Texas State...
John Richard Payne
January 29, 2026
John Richard Payne, 75, of Troy, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1950, in Bruceville, McLennan County, Texas, to Cora Mae and Woodrow Wilson Payne.
John was a lifelong resident of Troy and a man full of character and charm. Known for his charismatic personality, he was both strong-willed and warm-hearted, always ready...
Benita Quinones
January 28, 2026
Benita Quinones, 69, of Temple, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026.She was born on February 12, 1956, in Durango, Durango, Mexico, to Evangelina Hernandez. Benita later married Humberto Quinones, and together they shared 51 years of marriage.Benita worked for Artco-Bell from 1985 until 2020. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and cherished time...
Mary Ann Solomon
January 25, 2026
Mary Ann Solomon, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.
Mary Ann was born December 13th, 1928, to Jerry Emil Bravenec and Tracy Albina Laza Bravenec, in Oscar, Texas. She attended Seaton School (1st grade-8th grade) and graduated from Temple High School in 1945. She married Erwin William Solomon on...
Rolando Cabral Jr.
January 22, 2026
Mr. Cabral passed from this life January 22nd, 2026.At his residence in Temple, Tx. Rolando was born September 4th, 1973 in Eagle Pass, Tx. To Rolando Cabral Sr and Rosario Cabral.Rolando has lived in Temple for about 50 years, moving to the area from Piedras Negras, Mexico. With his family. He was such a loving & caring man that could...
Ethel Louise Johnson
January 18, 2026
Ethel Louise Johnson, 87, of Temple, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2026.
She was born on April 28, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to Carl and Mary Johnson. Ethel devoted 25 years of her life to serving others as a nurse, a career that reflected her compassionate spirit and lifelong dedication to caring for those in need.
Ethel found...
Leo Castillo
January 16, 2026
Leo Castillo, of Temple, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was 90 years old.
Leo was born in Mercedes, Texas, on January 1, 1936, to Genaro and Edubiges Castillo. He grew up in south Texas, where he met his wife, Ofelia Garcia, they were married for 69 years.
Leo and Ofelia moved to the Texas panhandle, where Leo farmed for over...
Barbara Schiller
January 4, 2026
Barbara Ann Schiller, age 58, of Troy, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple on Jan. 4, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Barbara was the youngest of 4 daughters, born April 26, 1967 in Temple, Texas to her parents, Garland E. and Evelyn Joyce Schiller. She graduated from Temple High School...
Donald Anthony Strubhart
January 1, 2026
Donald Strubhart, beloved father and friend, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Temple, Texas at the age of 78.
Donald was born on October 16, 1947, to Anthony and Laura (Underbrink) Strubhart in Kingsville, Texas. From an early age, he was known for his strong work ethic, subtle and often dry sense of humor, and having the best dad phrases...
Juana Tobar
January 1, 2026
Juana Tobar passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, she was 85 years old.
Juana was a woman with the purest heart, whose kindness and love touched all who knew her. Born in Lampasas and raised in Temple, she lived a life rooted in compassion, joy, and family.
She had a special love for children and a true gift for making them...
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