Obituaries

Peggy Holcomb Kirkland

Peggy Holcomb Kirkland

Sep 26, 2023

Peggy Holcomb Kirkland went home to be with Jesus on September 26, 2023. She was born December 21, 1967, in Waco, Texas to Marvin and Wilma Rose Holcomb. Peggy graduated from Connally High School. She spent 22 years following her passion and heart to care for others. Working in home health, she graciously loved and cared for many patients until...

Maria De La Luz Lenart

Maria De La Luz Lenart

Sep 26, 2023

Maria De La Luz Medina Lenart died in hospice care at her daughter’s home in Woodway, Texas early Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born May 29, 1935, in Laredo, Texas to her loving parents Arturo and Eva Medina. Maria attended and graduated from high school in Laredo where she was active on the yearbook staff and excelled in her...

Katherine Brosnan

Katherine Brosnan

Sep 24, 2023

Katherine (Morrison) Brosnan passed away peacefully on Sunday September 24th, 2023. Katherine was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York on November 20th, 1935, to Mary (Tuohy) and Chester Morrison of Irvington, New York. She strongly believed in the value of hard work and education, being the first in her family to attend college. She earned a B.S in Mathematics in...

Jerry Bradshaw

Jerry Bradshaw

Sep 22, 2023

Jerry was surrounded by his children, wife, and loved ones when he went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. Jerry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Traci Bradshaw; daughter, Shelly Bradshaw and her son, Brian Scott; daughter, Christina Person and husband, Brent, and their children Blake, Celeste and Chelsie; son, Jerry Don Bradshaw Jr....

Katherine Dysinger

Katherine Dysinger

Sep 19, 2023

Katherine Nell Dysinger, 81 years young, of Speegleville, Texas passed away on September 19, 2023 in Waco, Texas after a long battle with cancer. She was parted this world surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be 9:00a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Speegleville Baptist Church, 469 Speegle Rd. Waco, Texas 76710. There will be a luncheon at the...

Gloria S. Romero

Gloria S. Romero

Sep 16, 2023

Gloria S. Romero April 3, 1926 – September 16, 2023 Gloria S. Romero, born April 3, 1926, in Rosebud, TX, peacefully departed this life at the age of 97. The daughter of Charley Asidro Sanchez, a diligent farmer, and Galita Cruz, a dedicated housewife. Gloria's humble beginnings in Central Texas defined her resilient spirit and unwavering work ethic. Growing up...

Alan Estudiante  Arevalo

Alan Estudiante Arevalo

Sep 15, 2023

Alan Alberik Estudiante Arevalo, de 18 anos fallecio el Viernes 15 de septembre, 2023. Alan nacio ei 16 de Agosto, 2005, en Los Galvanes Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. Sus padres los senores, Isidro Estudiante Guia y Dayana Arevalo Tapia. Fue buen hijo y hermano. Termino sus estudios y emigro a Tejas a trabajar con miembros de us familia.

Sonia Saucedo

Sonia Saucedo

Sep 10, 2023

Sonia Rivera Saucedo, 34, of Waco, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Sonia was born on September 15, 1988, in Lubbock, Texas to Rutilo and Maria Rivera. Sonia met and married the love of her life, Julian Saucedo. She was a good wife and mother to her children and will be greatly missed....

William Patterson

William Patterson

Sep 10, 2023

Memorial Service: Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:00 A.M at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas 76710. Bill ended his life in his home with family. His happy beginning was in Branford, CT to Lester and Georgianna Patterson. He grew up near the ocean and cold winters. Joining the Air Force in 1950, he became a Texan when...

Gilbert Quintanilla

Gilbert Quintanilla

Sep 5, 2023

Gilbert E. Quintanilla, 85, loving husband, father, and grandfather, entered Eternal Rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. A family visitation will be held at Oakcrest Funeral home from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on September 7, 2023, followed by a Rosary. A Christian Mass will be held at 10:00 am on September 8, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial...

Janet Kirkpatrick

Janet Kirkpatrick

Sep 2, 2023

Janet Irene Kirkpatrick of Waco, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Janet is the daughter of James "Jimmie" L. Kirkpatrick and Molly Irene Kyle Kirkpatrick, also of Waco, Texas. Janet was born March 28, 1942 in Waco, Texas. She was an avid pianist who worked for and was associated with the Salvation...

Ashley Jones

Ashley Jones

Aug 31, 2023

Ashley Jones, beloved daughter of Sara Seley Jones and the late Charles A. Jones, passed away at her home on August 31, 2023. She was surrounded by family, friends, and her dogs. The visitation will be Friday, September 8, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas. Graveside service will be on Saturday, September 9,...

Joe Herrera

Joe Herrera

Aug 30, 2023

Joe "Toro" Herrera, 30, of Waco passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White in Waco. Joe was born September 28, 1992 to Jose Herrera and Laura Sierra. On December 19, 2014, he married his wife of 9 years Marissa (Macias) Herrera, and they have 3 beautiful children. Joe loved spending time barbequing for his family...

(Baby) Angel Alvarado Delafuente

(Baby) Angel Alvarado Delafuente

Aug 30, 2023

Dear Mommy, After spending some time with you, I was called back to be with our God and our Savior. I obeyed and am now with God, angels, saints, and family members. Grandpa Jose Antonio and I are having a wonderful time. So please don’t worry about me, I am fine. Please know I pray for you, my father, and...

Manuel Morin

Manuel Morin

Aug 28, 2023

Manuel Frank Morin passed away on August 23, 2023 at Indian Oaks Living Center in Harker Heights, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on September 22, 2023 at Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Killeen, Texas. Manuel was born in Whiteland, Texas and grew up in Waco, Texas. He enlisted in the Army, doing two tours...

Louise Black

Louise Black

Aug 27, 2023

Louise Sharp Black, 87, of Waco, died Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at Providence Hospice Place after a prolonged illness. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 6th from 5-7 P.M. at OakCrest Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Thursday, September 7th at 10 A.M. at Rosemound Cemetery with Reverend Kip Osborne of Western Heights Baptist Church officiating. Louise was born...

Carol Treese

Carol Treese

Aug 25, 2023

Carol Helene Treese (1937 - 2023) In the early hours of August 25, 2023, in Waco, Texas, the world said farewell to a beacon of faith and love, Carol Treese. Born on April 19, 1937, Carol's life was a testament to love, loyalty, and the unwavering grace of God. Carol's faith in God was the cornerstone upon which she built...

James Owens

James Owens

Aug 24, 2023

James Law Owens Master Chief Boatswain's Mate James Law Owens was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on July 31, 1941, and spent his early years in Benton, Arkansas. He passed away on August 24, 2023 in Waco, Texas. The service for James will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque, Waco, TX, on Saturday, September 9 at 2:00 PM....

John Schoen

John Schoen

Aug 21, 2023

John Ellsworth Schoen was born on December 18, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He passed away on August 21, 2023 in Waco, Texas. Visitation for John will be 10 A.M., Sunday, August 27, 2023 At OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Memorial Service to follow at 11 A.M. He was the only child of John William Schoen and Mabel Louise (Gottburg)...

Roberto Tinoco Eutimio

Roberto Tinoco Eutimio

Aug 20, 2023

Roberto Tinoco Eutimio de 37 anos, fallecio el domingo dia 20 de Agosto en su residencia. Nacio en Canadas de Nanchititla Estado de Mexico, el 14 de febrero 1986, sus padres, Roberto Tinoco Carbajal y Ma. Loreto Eutimio Nunez. Fue un hijo muy bueno con sus padres, sus hijos, hermanos, y demas familiares. Su gusto era pasar tiempo con su...