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Temple, Texas Obituaries

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Leisa Tipton

Leisa Tipton

July 30, 2017

Visitation for Leisa La-Bonne Tipton, 62, of Killeen will be Saturday, August 5, from 4-6 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, TX. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Leisa passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 30, 2017, after a long struggle with illness. Leisa was born October 6, 1954 in Midland,...

Ssg Pagan

Ssg Pagan

July 25, 2017

Funeral Mass for Samuel Pagan 89, of Killeen, will be on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Tom Reitmeyer officiating. Interment services will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas. Samuel Pagan Sotomayor, age 89, passed away in the morning of Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Samuel...

Earnest White Sr.

Earnest White Sr.

July 11, 2017

Funeral services for Earnest C. White Sr., 63, of Temple, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Killeen with Reverend Charles E. Maze officiating. Burial will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Mr. White died July 11, 2017. He was born May 30, 1954, in Vicksburg, Miss. He is survived by...

Maria Laurel

Maria Laurel

June 30, 2017

Lifetime resident of Guam, Maria was born in Agana, Guam to Ursula Castro Ignacio and Francisco Aflague Limtiaco. She was reared by her great Aunt Magdalena Quitugua in Yona. She is predeceased by her parents, Ursula Castro Ignacio and Francisco Aflague Limtiaco, husband Jose Baluyot Laurel, daughter Diane Antoinette Limtiaco Laurel, siblings and inlaws, Delfina Limtiaco San Nicolas, Juan...

Samuel Skelton

Samuel Skelton

June 29, 2017

To be published.

Maria Angeles

Maria Angeles

June 23, 2017

Maria Concepcion Angeles, 65, passed away on June 23,2017. She was wife and lifelong partner of Juan Angeles. Together they shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. She was the daughter of Refugio Guerra and Maria Del Rosario Tovar. She enjoyed caring for children from her home. She was a very sweet and loving person. Never...

Billy Plummer

Billy Plummer

June 6, 2017

On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Billy Ray Plummer transitioned from this earthly life to a heavenly home. He was born April 24, 1952 to the late Elijah Plummer Sr. and the late Lillian Wardell Plummer-Tate. He confessed hope and belief in Christ at a very early age and was baptized at Bethany M.B. Church in Dermott, AR. He attended...

Susan Kaser

Susan Kaser

June 5, 2017

No services are planned at this time.

Terry Mcquagge

Terry Mcquagge

May 31, 2017

Terry Gene McQuagge was a proud father and veteran. He was born February 19, 1950 in Dallas and graduated high school in Phoenix, AZ. In 1970 he joined the US Army where during his 24 year career he received numerous awards and commendations. Terry retired from the Army in 1994 continuing his education at Central Texas Collage and working...

Jose Quinonez

Jose Quinonez

May 28, 2017

On November 17, 1949, Carmen Rosa Quinonez gave birth to Jose David Quinonez. Jose was the middle child of five siblings (two brothers and two sisters). When his mother was very ill, Jose always wanted to take care of her. A loving son, he would send her money monthly to take care of her from a far. Jose can...

Thomas Cole

Thomas Cole

May 25, 2017

A visitation for Thomas David Cole, 49, of Killeen, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Mr. Cole died May 25, 2017, at his residence. He was born July 20, 1967 in Germany. He is survived by his parents, Reginald "David" Cole and Roxie L. Cole of Killeen, Texas and one brother,...

Maria Rios

Maria Rios

May 22, 2017

Funeral services for Maria G. Gomez, 45, of Killeen, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Gonzolo Ferrer officiating. Burial will be at Killeen City Cemetery. Ms. Gomez died May 22, 2017, at a Temple hospital. She was born Sept. 27, 1971, in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico. There is only one way to...

Osvaldo Soto

Osvaldo Soto

May 2, 2017

Services for Osvaldo Soto, 12, of Killeen will be at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Killeen City Cemetery. Osvaldo was born to Fermin Soto and Maria Del Carmen Valenzuela Soto on October 6, 2004 in Temple, Texas. Osvaldo attended Trimmier and Saegert Elementary schools and was currently a...

Juan Sierra-Rivera

Juan Sierra-Rivera

April 30, 2017

Services for Juan Francisco Sierra-Rivera 90, will be 1:00pm at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery on May 5, 2017 with Father Chris Downey officiating. Burial will follow in with full military honors. Juan Sierra-Rivera died April 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1927, in Baranquitas , Puerto Rico to Aquedo and Julia Sierra-Rivera. Juan...

Justin Smith-Washington

Justin Smith-Washington

April 16, 2017

Justin Tyler Smith-Washington was a family man; he loved spending time with his family. Every moment he spent with his son was very special to him. He was born March21, 1985, in Fort Carson, Colorado. Justin attended Copperas Cove High School, Copperas Cove, TX. Justin had a long desire and interest to become a mechanical engineer. He was a...

Archie Reid Jr.

Archie Reid Jr.

April 10, 2017

Funeral services for retired 1st Sgt. Archie Reid Jr., 75, of Killeen, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church, Illinois Avenue, with Dr. Shaun L. Moton officiating. Interment will be at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Reid died April 10, 2017, at a local hospital. He was born Feb. 25, 1942, in Cordova,...

Kyong Pak

Kyong Pak

April 9, 2017

Funeral services for Kyong Soo Pak, 72, of Killeen, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Killeen with the Rev. Sung Kim officiating. Interment will be at Killeen City Cemetery. Mr. Pak died April 9, 2017. He was born Oct. 3, 1945, in Gumi, South Korea. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday...

Bienvenido Guzman

Bienvenido Guzman

April 8, 2017

Funeral services for Bienvenido A. Guzman, 58, of Killeen, will be at 11 a.m. today at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen with Gabriel Guzman officiating. Mr. Guzman died April 8, 2017, at his residence. He was born Feb. 13, 1959, in Bani, Dominican Republic. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, which...

Thomas Shuttleworth

Thomas Shuttleworth

April 3, 2017

Funeral services for retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Thomas Everett Shuttleworth, 74, of Tyler, will be at noon Friday at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Shuttleworth died April 3, 2017. He was born Dec. 14, 1942, in Hershey, Pa. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Killeen, which is in charge...

Dorothy Swindler

Dorothy Swindler

April 3, 2017

Funeral services for Dorothy Carolyn Swindler, 70, of Killeen, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Ms. Swindler died April 3, 2017. She was born March 24, 1947, in Odessa. She is survived by her husband, James E. Swindler of Killeen; her...