All Obituaries

  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 spent her childhood days growing up in Ohio. She moved to Killeen, Texas with her mother and siblings in August 1964, where she enrolled in...

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 Knots, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. He loved serving his country   In...

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 to his children Jimmy, Sunny and Joey. Adored “Grandpa-pa” to his grandchildren, Miranda, Isaac, Kai'noah and Vera. Cherished brother to Maria Robles, Jesse Bonilla,...

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 on April 7th and had four children.  Manuel was retired from both the US Army and Civil Service.  His pastime was...

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 (Rocky) T. Cruz on  Nov. 30, 1965. Katherine was a former employee of TG & Y AND KB’s Toys Department Store. She is preceded in death by her Husband Roque...

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 years old. He leaves behind his Father and Mother Christopher Moreno, Myrna Moreno and his little brothers Issac and Daniel. Grandparents Ydalia Moreno and David...

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. Jimmy was an accomplished master jeweler. He was employed with Keen’s Jewelry for many years, he owned his own jewelry shop for some years and worked out of the family home for many years. He is...

  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 and raised in Bell county. He went to school in academy. He met his wife of 67 years in his hometown and fell in love at first sight. He found the lord and became the family's prayer...

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 Acosta. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Adolph Ortiz, Andrew Ortiz, Raymond Ortiz and sister Theresa Ortiz Robles. She is survived by her children Juan...

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. She was married in August 1949 to Darrell Duncan, who preceded her in death in December 2000. Also preceding her in death were two brothers and one...