Austin Anthony Buchs

Austin Anthony Buchs, 32, of Waco, Texas, began his eternal life in Heaven on April 1, 2026.

He was born on July 5, 1993 in Fort Worth, Texas, and was raised by his devoted parents, Colonel (Retired) Todd Anthony Buchs and Renee Pickett Buchs, alongside his younger sister, Alexie.

Growing up in a military family, Austin was blessed with the opportunity to experience different cultures, meet people from all walks of life, and create countless meaningful memories. These experiences helped shape his character and gave him a deep appreciation for connection, adventure, and community.

Soccer was a true passion of Austin’s throughout his younger years. While his father was stationed in Germany, Austin’s talent and dedication led him to be selected for the Olympic Development Program (ODP), where he had the incredible opportunity to train abroad. This experience fueled his drive for excellence and became a defining part of the man he would grow to become.

Austin had a natural ability to build strong, lasting relationships. That gift carried into his professional life, where he excelled in sales, business development, and entrepreneurship. He was also an active and dedicated member of the Waco non-profit community. He proudly served on boards including Shepherd’s Way, The Cove, Waco Housing Authority, and McLennan Community Investment Fund. While he will be remembered as a servant leader, it is his heart, kindness, determination, and the way he made others feel truly seen, heard, and valued that will leave the most lasting impact.

His career path ultimately led him to Waco, Texas where he met the love of his life, Genee Ordones Buchs. Surrounded by the sandstone rocks of Colorado, they were married on July 14, 2023. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, devotion, and endless joy. Their love for one another brought forth the greatest blessing of their lives, their beautiful baby girl, Eliana Genée Buchs, born on August 13, 2024.

Austin’s love for life knew no bounds, matched only by his immeasurable love for ‘his girls’ (Genee & Eliana). His life was a beautiful reflection of love, resilience, and purpose. Though he will be deeply missed, his legacy will live on in the lives he touched and the memories he leaves behind.

Austin’s memory and legacy are carried on by his loving wife, Genee Ordones Buchs; precious daughter, Eliana Genée Buchs; parents, Todd and Renee Buchs; sister, Alexie Buchs; grandmothers, Carol J. Conklin and Frances J. Pickett; parents-in-law, Manuel and Gilda Ordones; brother-in-law, Matthew Ordones; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Todd A. Buchs, II., and his grandfathers, Richard L. Buchs and CSM (Ret) Austin L. Pickett.

A Celebration of Life and visitation will be held from 5:30 - 8:00 pm on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Crestview Church of Christ in Waco, Texas. The Celebration of Life program will take place from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 13, 2026 starting at 1:00 pm at First Woodway Baptist Church in Woodway, Texas, with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made in honor of Austin A. Buchs to The Cove - Heart of Texas or Waco Family Medicine in Waco, Texas.