All Obituaries

Janine Rodriguez, 58 passed away January 31, 2022 in Harker Heights, Texas. A memorial service is planned for 12:00 PM Saturday July 2, 2022  at Belton Lake. Janine was born to Hansen Rodriguez and Nellie Elsa (Sanchez) Rodriguez in Niagara Falls, New York on August 13, 1963. She had a passion for her dog, Harley. Janine loved fishing and adventuring by hiking and exploring new places.    Janine is preceded in death by her father, Hansen Rodriguez; her son, Tim...

Mary Lou Niaves, 80, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022. A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday May 25, 2022 at Killeen Memorial Park and Cemetery. Mary Lou was born on July 12, 1941 to Ambrose Gonzalez and Sista Lumbreras. Mary Lou was born in Houston, Texas. Then moved to Ohio for a short time. The family then moved to Laredo, Texas until they relocated to South Central, Texas where she attended and graduated from Cotulla High School in 1959. While attending, she...

Ingeborg “Inge” Raymer, 70, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on May 19, 2022. No services are planned at this time.        Inge was born on March 18, 1952 to her mother, Elizabeth in Kulmbach, West Germany. Inge married the love of her life, Richard on March 9, 1973. In her spare time, she loved to Crochet, and she loved to decorate the house with interior decorations. Inge was an avid collector of Hummel figurines, precious...

Constance “Connie” Gail Wilson Franklin was born on February 20, 1943 to Charles and Vena Wilson of Topeka, Kansas. The fourth of four children, she was the apple of her father’s eye. She was adored by her siblings, as they were in adulthood when she was born. Connie married John “Johnnie” W. Franklin of Uvalde Texas on July 16, 1961. Connie and John were blessed with three children, Mary Faith in 1962, John “Little John” W. Franklin, Jr. in 1964...

Luis “Tom” Antonio Colon, 85, passed away on May 18, 2022. A family service will be held at a later date. Tom was born on February 8, 1937 to Agustin Colon and Virginia Jimenez in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Tom was a triplet the family was blessed with two boys and one girl. He served his county in the Army and went to Vietnam which led to PTSD. Tom was also a great salesman and would sell items that came in on the ships. He also worked some in the oil industry. Tom received his...

Sara Evelyn Hoch, 74, passed away on May 18, 2022. Sara was born on March 23, 1948 to Delmar Royal Stanphill and Ercel Mae Fancher Stanphill in Little Rock, AR. She grew up an Army Brat and was fortunate to live in several countries and various places in the United States. Sara received her master’s in education from Howard Payne College and was a dedicated teacher for 41 years. She married the love of her life, John Hoch II in 1984 for 37 years until John’s passing in 2021. They...

Alicia F. Olalde, 58, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022. Alicia was born on August 4, 1963 to Eduvijes Figueroa and Teresa Arellano in Guanajuato, Mexico.  

Abel A. Garza, 60, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM on Saturday May 14, 2022 at Heritage Funeral Home. Abel was born on July 12, 1961 to Pedro Garza and Alice Aldama in Killeen, Texas. He graduated from Ellison High School in 1979. Abel married the love of his life Margaritha Escamilla in 1980. He began working with Killeen Glass and Mirror for 20+ years until he had to retire. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and...