Obituaries

Oct 8, 2003

A.L. Maricle, Sr., 73, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, October 08, 2003, in a Waco hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Henry and Rev. Jim Glass officiating. Burial will be in the Bruceville-Eddy Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. A...

Oct 8, 2003

Mary Louise Prather, 74, of Waco went home to the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 8:15 P.M. at a local hospital after a brief illness. The family conducted a private memorial service. OakCrest Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mary was born September 19, 1929 in Dallas to Robert and Deola (Taylor) Wheeler. She was united in...

Oct 5, 2003

Deral Isaac Medlin, 69, of Lorena, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2003, at a Temple hospital. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation with his family will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. Deral was born July 9, 1934, in Gatesville to Newt and...

Oct 5, 2003

Oct 5, 2003

Terri Williams, 45, of Cedar Grove, WI., passed away Sunday night, October 5, 2003, in a Waco hospital. At her request, she will be cremated and her ashes scattered in Lake Michigan. Terri was always a best friend to her family. She is leaving behind two beautiful daughters and two handsome sons, and she will be greatly missed and still...

Sep 27, 2003

Ovella Troutt Underwood, 79, of Waco, died Saturday night, September 27, 2003, in a local nursing home. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, at the DeLeon Cemetery in DeLeon, Texas, with Rev. Derek Dodson officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, in the OakCrest Funeral Home chapel, 4520 Bosque. A memorial video of her...

Sep 22, 2003

Olga Serrato Garcia, 52 of Waco, passed on to Heaven to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 22, 2003, at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. Graveside services will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A prayer service will be held...

Sep 20, 2003

Bruce R. Bettinger, 81, of Waco, passed away Saturday morning, September 20, 2003, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, September 22, 2003, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Waco with Msgr. Mark Deering officiating. The Rosary will be recited on Sunday, September 20, 2003, at 7 p.m. at the OakCrest Funeral Home...

Sep 16, 2003

Leon J. Atomanczyk, 70, of Waco, passed away Tuesday night, September 16, 2003, at a local hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father David Liebham officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Thursday, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque,...

Sep 16, 2003

Mary L. Peevey, 57, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at her home. Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2003, in the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan White of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 18, at OakCrest...

Sep 10, 2003

Michael L. Martin, 48 of Woodway died Wednesday September 10, 2003 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, at the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Michael was born on January 9, 1955 in San Diego, California to George L. and...

Sep 9, 2003

Dorothy L. Longfellow, 90, of Woodway, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2003, in a Waco hospital. A Requiem Eucharist celebrating Dorothy's life will be held at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 1624 Wooded Acres Drive, Waco, at 1 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2003, with Father John Wells officiating. There will be no visitation, but friends may come by the funeral home...

Sep 6, 2003

Louise Norman, 94 of Waco died Saturday September 6, 2003 at a local care center. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Ernie Christie officiating. Burial will be in the Waco Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be From 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Sunday at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd. The funeral...

Sep 3, 2003

Dominic Noah Rodriguez, infant son of Julian and Melissa Rodriguez of Waco, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2003, in a Waco hospital. Graveside services will be 9:00 am Friday at the Waco Memorial Park under the direction of OakCrest Funeral home. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Pedro and Julia Rodriguez of Waco and Juanita Beltran of Waco.

Sep 3, 2003

Paulette Camille Todar, 60, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2003, in a Waco hospital. A cremation was held. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 20, 2003, at St. Louis Catholic Church of Waco. OakCrest Funeral Home of Waco is handling arrangements. Paulette was born September 15, 1942 in Waco to Charles Paul and Billie (Nelson) Todar....

Sep 2, 2003

Mary L. Sanchez, 70 of Waco, died Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at a local hospital. Services will be Friday at 12:00 p.m. in the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at Oakwood Cemetery of Waco. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. A memorial videotape of Mary's life will...

Sep 1, 2003

Lois DeVaney Beatty, 96, of Waco died Monday, September 1, 2003 at a local care center. Services will be Thursday, 10:30 A.M. at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Ernie Christie officiating. Burial will be in the Waco Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. A memorial...

Aug 30, 2003

Robert Olen Keller, 54, of Waco, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2003, in a Waco hospital. The family will hold services later under the direction of OakCrest Funeral Home. Born August 5, 1949, in LaFaria, he was the son of Olens and Annabel (Likin) Keller. He was a builder of custom homes, and was a member of the United Pentecostal...

Aug 29, 2003

Blas Alvarado, 22, of Waco, passed away Friday, August 30, 2003, in a Waco hospital after an accidental shooting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Sergio Lopez officiating. Burial will be later in the St. Martin Cemetery, St. Martin, Mexico. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, at...

Aug 25, 2003

Chris Winkler, 78, retired Fire Marshal for the City of Waco, passed away suddenly Monday night, August 25, 2003, at his home. SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2003, at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Melvin Dornak as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Martin's Cemetery in Tours. The Rosary will...