Obituaries
Marco A. Martinez
Jul 13, 2026
Marco Antonio Martinez, 52, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2026, after a tumultuous battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Jaime and Maria Martinez. From his home life, he developed many important values, such as diligence, a strong work ethic, and compassion—traits that would come to define him.
Despite being...
Margie Anderson
Jul 9, 2026
Margie Lou Anderson of Chalk Bluff, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Margie was born June 8, 1935, in Waco, Texas and lived most of her life in the area. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Waco during her elementary years and was the youngest of 6 siblings. Her father owned the Bolfing Food Store in Lacy Lakeview,...
Jakob Nathaniel Xavier Salinas
Jul 4, 2026
Senior Airman Jakob Nathaniel Xavier Salinas passed away in Charleston, South Carolina on July 4, 2026, at the age of 23.
Jakob was born on August 9, 2002 to Marlana and Chris Salinas. From the time he was a little boy, he dreamed of serving in the United States Air Force and he proudly made that dream a reality. He attended...
Joyce Marie Taggart
Jul 1, 2026
Joyce Marie Taggart, age 93 of Robinson, Tx, passed away on July 1, 2026 with her children Valerie Marie and Gregory Benson by her side.
Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at St. Jerome Catholic Church with rosary to be recited at 12:30 P.M. Mass Of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. with burial to follow...
Mary E. Butler
Jun 29, 2026
Mary Elizabeth (Bond) Butler, of Waco, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest, surrounded by her loving children. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, July 1st at Grace Temple Baptist Church with the Funeral service at 10am on Thursday, July 2nd also at Grace Temple Baptist Church. Friends and...
Billy Gene Renfro
Jun 28, 2026
Billy Gene Renfro, born on December 14, 1946, in Belmont, Texas, was the son of Troy and Billie Renfro and passed on June 28, 2026 in Waco, Texas.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Grace Temple Baptist Church from 9:00-10:00 A.M., with service to follow at 10:00 A.M. Clyde Knipp to officiate. Interment will be at 10:00 A.M.,...
Faustino Juandiego, Sr.
Jun 28, 2026
With great sadness, the family of Faustino Juandiego, Sr. announces his passing on June 28, 2026.
Faustino was a hardworking, kind, and devoted family man. He spent many years as a school bus driver and, through his experience and dedication, became a school bus instructor. He was recognized several times for his outstanding performance, earning first place in the State of...
Eloise Tovar Gonzales
Jun 28, 2026
Eloise Tovar Gonzales, age 98, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Eloise was born on September 8, 1927 in Waco, Texas to Ignacio Tovar and Susanna Calderon Tovar. She attended Cedar Springs schools and, as a young girl, worked on a farm and cared for her siblings. Eloise was married to her beloved husband, John...
Edmundo Antonio Ambros
Jun 27, 2026
Edmundo Antonio Ambros, 60, of Waco, Texas passed away from heart failure on June 27, 2026. Edmundo was born in Houston, Texas where he lived with his mother, younger sister, and grandparents.
Edmundo was the first in his family to graduate from Texas Southern University, becoming a dedicated pharmacist and used his knowledge to help his patients beyond the job description...
Reymundo "Chemo" Lopez
Jun 26, 2026
Reymundo “Chemo” Lopez was born January 6, 1937 to Anselmo Lopez and Santos Vicinais in Waco, Texas.
Chemo worked in maintenance for many years at J.M. Woods and Waco Apparel. After his time there, he worked for Robinson Primary School and South Bosque Elementary. He made many lifelong friends through his years of employment.
The biggest enjoyment in his life was spending...
Alicia V. Montoya
Jun 19, 2026
Alicia V. Montoya, 79, of Waco, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2026, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. The visitation will be from 6pm-8pm on Sunday, June 28th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas with the rosary starting at 7pm. Mass of...
John Richard Nottingham
Jun 16, 2026
John R. Nottingham, 95, of Waco, Texas, died in his home on June 16, 2026.
John was born on December 29, 1930 in Mart, Texas to Edward Lee and Hilda Nottingham. After graduating from Waco High School, John met the love of his life, Bobbie Laughlin. He was drafted into service in July of 1951, and on August 14, 1951 he...
Annie Katherine Turner
Jun 16, 2026
Annie Katherine Lyles Turner was born March 10, 2024 and entered her eternal rest June 16, 2026 at the age of 102. She lived through so many changes in her century of life. Her strong Christian beliefs carried her through the light and the dark.
She was the second of four children born to Cleveland Henry Lyles and Emma Bates Lyles....
Raquel R. Palomares
Jun 15, 2026
Raquel Palomares, 75, was born in Mexico on February 21,1951, made her way to the U.S. after a while. She lived the majority of her life in Texas (between McAllen & Waco). She peacefully passed away on June 15, 2026 surrounded by her family, who loved her very much. She will forever live in our hearts.
Raquel was a homemaker and...
Pete Felan
Jun 11, 2026
Pete “Popo” Felan
Pete Felan, age 77, passed away on June 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, hard work, and devotion to family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 6 8pm at Grace Temple Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10am also at Grace...
Andrew Garcia
Jun 6, 2026
Andrew Garcia, 38, of Waco, Texas passed away on June 6, 2026.
Andrew was born on May 15, 1988 to Sylvia Garcia and Ismael Reyes. He was the fourth child out of six siblings: Christina, Johnny, Ruben, Stella, and Amalia.
Andrew loved to travel, listen to music, and loved being around family and friends. He was a family man who loved to...
Ann Neill Minor
Jun 4, 2026
Ann Neill Minor, born July 4, 1936 and passed on June 4, 2026 at the age of 89 in Waco, Texas.
Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at OakCrest Funeral Home in the Chapel. There will be a private family burial.
Ann was born in Pine Hill, Texas and grew up in Henderson, Texas. She...
Phillip Christopher Palacios
Jun 3, 2026
Phillip Christopher Palacios, 54, of Waco, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Craig Klempnauer officiating.
He was born on November 12, 1971, to Jesse and Becky Palacios. Phillip was a hardworking man and a true jack of all trades. He spent the...
William E. "Bill" McBride, Ph.D.
Jun 2, 2026
William E. “Bill” McBride, 85, of Woodway, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, after a battle with mental health challenges and stroke-related disabilities.
A Visitation will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco. The Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take...
James Joseph Gallagher
Jun 1, 2026
James Joseph Gallagher, age 96, passed peacefully into eternal life on June 1, 2026, in Waco, TX. Born on December 31, 1929, in Queens, New York, Jim lived a life marked by faith, service, hard work, and devotion to family.
Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice, with whom he shared nearly seventy years of marriage. Their love...
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