Obituaries

Crespin Rodriquez

Crespin Rodriquez

Apr 19, 2024

Crespin Chavez Rodriquez passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2024 followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:30pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX. Family and friends will gather at 10 am Monday, April 29th at OakCrest Funeral Home for a final...

Thomas Rogers

Thomas Rogers

Apr 19, 2024

Thomas C. Rogers, 92 of Waco, TX originally from Satin, TX passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. He passed peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am Friday, April 26, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjie as Celebrant. Rosary Service at 6:00 pm with Visitation from 7-8:00...

Lilly Deleon Macedo

Lilly Deleon Macedo

Apr 18, 2024

Lilly Mae DeLeon Macedo, 82, of Waco, Texas entered into Heaven on April 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1941, in Fort Bend County, Texas to Ysabel and Lilly (Rodriquez) DeLeon. She was a wonderful lady and an outstanding mother and grandmother. At times she had to be both mother and father and did...

Sherrie Campbell-Parker

Sherrie Campbell-Parker

Apr 14, 2024

Sherrie Lynn Campbell-Parker aka “ReRe” Oct 7,1963- April 14, 2024 Sherrie Campbell-Parker, 60, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 peacefully in her daughter Brooksey’s home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-4pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home on Sunday, April 21,2024 and a gathering at La Fiesta to follow...

Richard Leonberger

Richard Leonberger

Apr 13, 2024

Richard Brook Leonberger, Sr. , age 84, of Hewitt, TX passed away on April 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends after a lengthy, but courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Services will be 11 am Friday, April 19, 2024, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, with Rev. Ron Miller officiating. Burial will follow at...

Margie Carroll

Margie Carroll

Apr 12, 2024

MARGIE KWASNICA CARROLL – Nov 30, 1932 – Apr 12, 2024 On November 30, 1932, Margie Kwasnica was born in Bremond Texas, welcomed by her parents Martin and Janie Kwasnica. Her parents helped to instill a deep faith and strong work ethic in their seven children. Like her six sisters and one brother, Margie excelled in school, graduating from Bremond...

Marilyn Jackson

Marilyn Jackson

Apr 11, 2024

Marilyn Simpson Jackson , 74, of Waco, Texas, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home with the love of her life by her side. Her life will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:00am, at Renew Church in Waco. Marilyn was born in Waco on August 14, 1949...

Cindy Headlee

Cindy Headlee

Apr 6, 2024

Cynthia Anne Schwaiger Headlee of Waco, TX passed away at the age of 61 on April 6, 2024. After declining in health, she passed away on a fishing vacation with her husband in Galveston, TX. Cindy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1962 to Anne and Max Schwaiger. Cindy graduated from Upper St. Clair High School in 1980...

Gary Page

Gary Page

Apr 5, 2024

Gary Page August 25, 1948 – April 5, 2024 Gary Page, 75, of Waco, Texas, passed away April 5, 2024, surrounded by love and family. There will be a visitation from 6-8 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco. A Graveside Service will be at 11 am, on Friday, April 12, 2024, at...

Clara Salinas

Clara Salinas

Apr 1, 2024

Clara Deleon Salinas, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend to many in the Waco community, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1946, in Bruceville, Texas to her loving parents Constancio Deleon & Petra Vasquez. Clara was a pillar of strength for her family and friends. She was always there when anyone...

Ella Lee Reed

Ella Lee Reed

Mar 29, 2024

Ella Lee Reed , 74, of Waco, Texas, received her wings on March 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco Tx, 76710. Ella Lee was born October 20, 1949 in Waco, to Mabel (Jones) and Charles Thomas Miller, Sr. She was raised alongside five siblings. Ella...

Henry Lander

Henry Lander

Mar 25, 2024

Henry John Lander, 63, of Waco, passed away on March 25, 2024 in Waco. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday April 6, 2024 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Minister Scott Rhodes officiating. Henry was born at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in Suffolk, England on March 13, 1961. He was always very adventurous even as a young boy....

Narciso Florez, Jr.

Narciso Florez, Jr.

Mar 24, 2024

Narciso Florez Jr. left his earthly body and woke up in the arms of Jesus. He passed away in the arms of his loving wife of 54 years on March 24th, 2024. Narciso had recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Visitation service will be on Monday April 1st from 6-8 p.m. at Oak Crest Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:00...

James Robert Aguilar

James Robert Aguilar

Mar 17, 2024

James Aguilar 68, China Grove, TX native, passed away in Waco on March 17, 2024. James was born Feb 14, 1956 in Floresville, TX but resided in China Grove, TX where he attended and graduated from East Central High School. He moved to Waco shortly after graduation where he met and married Nelda Ortiz. They were married 44 years and...

Jose  Sanchez Jaimes

Jose Sanchez Jaimes

Mar 17, 2024

Jose Miguel Sanchez Jaimes nacio el 7 de Noviembre del 1965 en la Cuadrilla de Benitez del Estado de Mexico. Jose Miguel era una persona muy alegre y sonriente con sus padres, su esposa, hijos, familia, y amistades. El era muy trabajador y responsable en sus trabajos. Ademas de ser, muy bondadoso con su familia y amistades. Jose Miguel fallecio...

Lydia Perez

Lydia Perez

Mar 14, 2024

Lydia Ester (Veracruz) Perez, 86, of Waco, entered into the Heavenly Gates on Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 beginning at 5:00 pm and ending at 8:00 pm at the Holiday Inn, 5701 Legend Lake Parkway, Waco, Texas 76712. Lydia was born in, Rosebud,...

Marcia Driver

Marcia Driver

Mar 13, 2024

Marcia Gayle Driver, 80, of Denton, TX, passed away on March 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Services will be held March 19, 2024, with a viewing from 8am-12 pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home in Waco, TX and a graveside service at McGregor Cemetery in McGregor, TX at 2pm. Father Nicholas...

Walter E. Tippit

Walter E. Tippit

Mar 13, 2024

Walter, “JR” was born in Holtville, CA to Walter Ervin Tippit. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Linda Link Casey in Temple, TX. He joined the Navy in 1960 and served as a submarine sailor in Cuba in “The Bay of Pigs.” After serving in the U.S. Navy, Walter worked as a mechanic and as an owner-operator...

Crescencio Iruegas

Crescencio Iruegas

Mar 11, 2024

El Senior Crescencio “Chencho” Iruegas, Sr. de 85 anos fallecio pacificamente el lunes 11 de marzo 2024 rodeado de su amable familia. Servicio Liturgico sera el Domingo, marzo 17, 2024, a las 6:00 p.m. en la Capilla de OakCrest Funeral Home, con el Rev. C. Benjamin Magnaye oficiando. Don Crescencio nacio el 3 de marzo 1939 en Lampasos, Nuevo Leon,...

James Nix

James Nix

Mar 9, 2024

James Neal Nix “Mr. Ambolds,” 70, of Lorena joined his beloved wife Susan on Saturday, March 9, 2024, peacefully transitioning from this earth to the heavenly one above. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Thursday, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Tx. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, at Oakcrest Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Dorrell...