March 16, 2021

Douglas “Douggie” Elias Lape

Douglas Elias Lape, age 71 of Killeen, Texas (formerly of Inarajan, Guam) passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Dedrick Laval and Elizabeth San Nicolas Lape; brother Peter Paul Lape; sister Evelyn Asmus. Granddaughter Christalyn Elisa Lape San Nicolas. Parents-in-law Edward and Consolacion...

March 15, 2021

Johanna Janell McCommas was born in Oklahoma City on April 16, 1939 to Murl and Floreice Peterson. Jan grew up in Oklahoma City where she met the love of her life, Melvin  McCommas. They married on May 25, 1956 and had three sons Mark, Kirk and Scott.

In the mid 60’s they moved the family to Richardson,...

March 11, 2021

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Rosita Benzon Cabiad, age 85 of Harker Heights, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Rosita was preceded in death by, her parents, Agustin and Dorotea Benzon; siblings brothers Ronnie R. Benzon, Jesus and Felanio Benzon and sister Celedonia Benzon; son, Godofredo B. Cabiad Jr.

Husband, Godofredo B. Cabiad Sr.; great-grandson,...

March 9, 2021

Yasmine Jossette Padilla was born on December 29, 1999 in Ft. Hood, Texas. On her first day on earth, she was airlifted to San Antonio, Texas to the infant care unit where she received care from the specialists there. She was strong and brave. With a will to fight, she recovered quickly. This strength was always part of her...

February 27, 2021

Inge Rosa Schineller Glover 79 of Killeen, Texas was called to her eternal resting place, Saturday February 27, 2021.  She entered this world on September 10, 1941 in Schweinfurt, Germany to Konrad and Hilda Anna Schineller.

Inge married and moved to Texas where she raised four children.  She adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  After her children...

February 27, 2021

Robert Paul Smith Jr. passed away during the late-night hours of February 27, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas at the age of 69. He was a beloved father, husband, brother and friend. He was born April 29, 1951 to Robert and Francies L. Smith in the small town of Jefferson, Texas.

Robert proudly served in the United...

February 15, 2021

Memorial Services for Sylvia Jean Schuurman will be conducted at 9 AM Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Maranatha Baptist Church, 4509 Trimmier Rd. in Killeen, Texas. Burial will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Jean, as she preferred to be called, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 3, 1947, to Jesse and Hazel Dailey. She...

February 12, 2021

Levi Henry Holifield, was born in Dallas, Texas on September 6, 1940. In 1959, he joined the Army where he served for 22 years. He served two tours in Vietnam. His medals include: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 3 Palms, Good Conduct Medal with 6...

February 11, 2021

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of CW4 (R) Luis Bonilla, age 67, on Thursday Feb 11th, 2021.

Luis was born on August 21, 1953 in Batesville, Texas to Mariana and Candelario Bonilla, a respectable and caring son to his parents. He is the beloved husband of Sun Bonilla and a loving father...

January 31, 2021

Services for Manuel Borja "Manny" Aquiningoc, 85, of Killeen, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Chapel.  A rosary will follow immediately after the service.

"Manny" passed away on January 31, 2021 in a local hospital.

Manuel was born in Guam on October 22, 1935.

He married the love of his life Lydia Aquiningoc...

January 13, 2021

Services for Katherine Augene  San Nicolas Cruz, 82, of Killeen, will be Monday 10 am at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with Father Miguel Flores officiating.

Ms. Cruz passed away on January 13, 2021.

Katherine was born January 1, 1939 in Santa Rita, Guam to the late Magdalena (Maria) SN. Santos.

She married Roque...

December 31, 2020

John Vincente Moreno passed away at the age of 17 years old on Thursday December 31, 2020. He had a passion for sports the included football, baseball, and powerlifting. John also enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends. John had dreams of one day joining the United States Marine Corps from the time he was around 5...

December 26, 2020

Clarence R. Pruitt, age 88, loving husband of Alma M. Pruitt of Temple, TX, joined the lord on December 26, 2020. Clarence passed away at home Saturday morning peacefully.

Born July 12th, 1932 in little river, TX he was the son of the late Lewis A. Pruitt and Mary Herring.

Clarence was born...

December 26, 2020

Our beloved mother Frances Ortiz Acosta, 78, passed

away on December 26th 2020 after a brief illness. She

was retired from Killeen Independent School District where she worked at Shoemaker High School. She was born to the late Herminia Zepeda and Adolfo Ortiz in Gordon, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband Gabriel...

December 26, 2020

A graveside service for Jimmy Lee Walts, 69, of Killeen, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Pleasent Hill Cemetery in Nolanville.

Mr. Walts died Dec. 26, 2020, at a local nursing home.

He was born Jan. 15, 1951, in Belton, to Roland and Selma Walts.

He graduated from Killeen High School in 1969....

December 15, 2020

Funeral services for Ruth Duncan will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial will be at Maxdale Cemetery following the funeral service.

Mrs. Duncan died Dec. 15, 2020, at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Littlefield to the late Gilbert and Bessie Lann....

November 28, 2020

Interment for S.B. Brown, 93, of Spring Branch, Texas will be Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.

in Killeen Cemetery.

Ben Brown passed away Saturday in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born April 27, 1927 to Berta and SB Brown in Mesquite, Texas.

He was  a World War II veteran serving in the US...

November 28, 2020

To Be published.

November 18, 2020

Carmen Irene Kennon, 88, of Harker Heights, TX died Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Born in Bilboa, Spain, Carmen moved with her family to Panama  where met and married her husband Melvin H. Kennon. She is preceded in death by her parents Vanacio and Isabel Vargas; her husband, Melvin H. Kennon and her son, Melvin H. Kennon Jr. She is...

November 16, 2020

Visitation for Mary Louise Vaerewyck, 68, of Nolanville will be Thursday from 6-8 PM at Harper Talasek funeral home in Killeen.  A graveside service will be held on Friday at 10 AM at Killeen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mary was born in Bonham, TX on June 25, 1952 to Mary Ellen Knight and the late Dee Roy Knight....