Obituaries
Domenic Anthony D'alessio
April 17, 2026
Funeral services for Domenic Anthony D’Alessio, 95, of Killeen, will be at 8:30am Monday April 27th at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial will be with his beloved late wife at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX at 10:00am. Domenic died Friday April 17th peacefully in Bastrop, TX with his family by his side.
He was born Domenico Antonio D’Alessio...
Santos Espinoza
April 12, 2026
Santos Espinoza passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Harker Heights. She was 82 years old. She was born on June 23, 1943, to Jesus and Isabel Espinoza (Lopez).
She was raised with strong values of motherhood, resilience, and dedication—qualities that remained with her throughout her life. Santos carried herself with a quiet strength, grace and pure elegance leaving...
Ronald Wesley Cauthen
April 6, 2026
Ronald Wesley Cauthen, Sr, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Round Rock, Texas.
Ronald was born on November 17, 1950, in Lancaster, South Carolina, to George and Grace Cauthen (Starnes). He was raised with strong values of hard work, resilience, and dedication—qualities that remained with him throughout his life. Ronald carried himself with a quiet strength and...
Stewart Saburo
March 31, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Stewart Saburo, who departed this life at the age of 65. A resident of Copperas Cove, Texas, Stewart was born on September 14, 1960, in Koror, Palau, to his beloved parents, Taitel Saburo and Olga Saburo, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...
Elena Villegas Scire
March 21, 2026
Elena Villegas Scire, 77, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on March 21, 2026.
She was born on February 9, 1949, in the Philippines to Hermogenes Villegas and Lucila Lumanag Villegas. Elena devoted much of her life to caring for others. She worked as a nurse aide, caregiver, and homemaker, roles that reflected her compassionate and selfless nature.
Elena found joy in life’s...
Jerry Don Dugger
February 27, 2026
Jerry Dugger was born on March 3, 1941, in Killeen, Texas. He passed on February 27th at the age of 84 surrounded by his wife and children. His life was a legacy of quiet service honoring his faith and family.
Jerry Dugger was the son of Benjamin and Laura Motl Dugger. Jerry joined his 3 brothers, Charles, Benjamin Earl, James and...
Velmon Jean Hundley
February 21, 2026
Velmon Jean Hundley, 88, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2026.
She was born July 3, 1937, in Cushing, Texas, to Eddie B. Walker and Alice M. Wallace-Walker. Velmon attended nursing school for one year and later retired as a bank loan officer. She was married to Albert L. Hundley for 56 years.
Velmon served her country as a clerk...
Thomas Perry Saiz
February 19, 2026
There are no words except we are thankful for the time our family had with Tom. There is so much to say about Tom, but those who had the awesome privilege of knowing him as a teen and adult can share their stories. Born in Dillon, Montana, raised in New Mexico, the legacy Tom leaves behind is what he did...
Vivian Etta Owen Henderson
February 19, 2026
Vivian Henderson passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on December 7, 1944.
Vivian was a dedicated businesswoman and longtime member of the Killeen and Harker Heights communities. She owned and operated Hallmark Restaurant in Killeen, Henderson's Family Restaurant in Killeen, and Papa's Café in Harker Heights. Through her restaurants, she built lasting relationships...
Joan Marie Hallmark
February 17, 2026
Joan Marie Hallmark was born to her parents, W.K. Bluntzer and Maurine Sinast Bluntzer, in Cuero, Texas on October 19, 1935. She lived her childhood years in Cuero and Yorktown, Texas where her grandparents and other relatives lived and spoke often of the years her mother and her lived with her grandparents during World War II while her Army father...
Michael Olin Leschber Sr.
February 14, 2026
Mike passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 14,2026 at his home in Briggs Texas. Mike was 74 years old.
Mike was born to Olin and Joy Leschber on December 3,1951 and raised in Taylor, Texas. He roamed the streets of Taylor on his bike and go cart and later in a 1955 Chevrolet (straight from his dad’s wrecking yard) with...
Jenny Louise Ames
February 12, 2026
Jenny Ames passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and deep devotion to those she cherished most.
Born in Virginia, Jenny carried with her a gentle spirit and a love for creating beauty with her hands. She found joy in crocheting, knitting, and quilting, crafting pieces that wrapped her family in comfort...
Kenneth Lee Medecke
February 11, 2026
Kenneth Lee Medecke, 66 years old, passed from this world on February 11, 2026, in Temple, TX.
Kenneth, AKA Kenny or Bags, came into this world with a New Year on January 1, 1960, in California. He graduated from Deer River High School, Class of 1978, in Deer River, MN. He married his high school sweetheart, Julie Chilson, in June 1979....
Yolanda Velez Ramos
February 2, 2026
Yolanda Velez Ramos passed away on February 2, 2026, in Killeen. She was 70 years old. Yolanda was born in New York City to Jose and Gloria Velez.
She will be remembered as a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent many years in the hospitality industry, where she served others with kindness and a welcoming spirit as both a server and...
Marjorie Barkley
January 29, 2026
Marjorie Elaine Barkley, 62, of Killeen, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. She was born on December 26, 1963, in Tacoma, Washington, to the late Frank and Lola Barkley.
Marjorie was a proud graduate of Killeen High School, earning her diploma in 1981. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor...
Kenneth Richard Hinchliff
January 29, 2026
Kenneth Richard Hinchcliff, 63, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on January 29. He was born on August 18, 1962, in Frankfurt, Germany, to William and Catherine Hinchcliff.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, William and Catherine Hinchcliff.
He is survived by his brothers, David Hinchcliff and Randy Stone; and his sister, Melissa Brown.
Services are entrusted to the care of Harper-Talasek...
Anthony Le
January 25, 2026
We mournfully announce the passing of Anthony Le (Phúc Anthony), born July 26, 1996, in Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam, who passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 29.
Anthony proudly served in the United States Army for five years, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Throughout his military career, he was recognized for his dedication and excellence, earning...
Salemona Uati Fealofani
January 9, 2026
Salemona Uati Fealofani, age 24, of Aasu, American Samoa, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2026.
Born on October 20, 2001, at L.B.J. Hospital in Faga‘alu, American Samoa, Salemona was the beloved son of Sinuanua Uatea Sialofa Fealofani. Affectionately known to his closest friends as “Monty,” he lived a life defined by love, dedication, and a loud, unwavering strength that left...
James Chapoy
January 5, 2026
James Chapoy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away January 5th, 2026. Born in 1948 in San Antonio, Texas, James spent most of his childhood in Del Rio, Texas, where he developed his lifelong values of family, hard work, and service.
Driven by a sense of duty and patriotism, James joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War....
Helen Kim Borkowicz
December 27, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and loving wife, Helen Kim Borkowicz. She peacefully passed away at the age of 80 in her home in Harker Heights, Texas on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. Helen was born in South Korea, and she was the eldest of three children. She spent her...
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