C. R. Siprian

Graveside services for C. R. Siprian, 83, of Holland will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Holland Cemetery with Rev. Alberto Lopez officiating.

Mr. Siprian died Monday December 14, 2020 in a Temple hospital.

Mr. Siprian was born May 5, 1937, in Barlett, the son of Louis R. Siprian and Juanita Reyna Siprian.  He married Carmen Reyes, October 19, 1959 in Sweeny, Texas.  He worked for many years as a mechanic.  He also was a minister and attended Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio.  He founded New Hope Ministries.

Mr. Siprian was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Siprian and two brothers Isaac Siprian and Frank Siprian.

Survivors include fours sons, Joel Siprian and wife Stella of Freer, Richard Siprian of Little River, Louis Siprian of Little River and Thomas Siprian of Temple; one sister Juanquina Vera; five grandchildren, Joel Siprian Jr, Christopher Siprian, Marisa Caswell, Monica Siprian and Alexander Siprian; and 14 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Cancer Research.