Obituaries
Edilia Lopez
Jan 25, 2022
Edilia Lopez originally from Tucson, Arizona and late resident of Hillsboro, Texas which was now called home passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022. At the age of 104, Edilia experienced a full and vibrant life. Edilia was born in Tucson in August of 1917 to parents, Faustino Vergara and Carmen R [Ruelas] where she resided most of her life....
Mary Lee Simcik
Jan 24, 2022
Mary Lee Simcik May 9, 1923 – January 24, 2022 Mary Otilie Marak was born in the family farmhouse outside of West, Texas to Edmund and Elizabeth (Gerik) Marak on May 9, 1923. She was named for her grandmothers - Marie Stanislav Marak and Otilie Sedelmeyer Gerik. She attended West schools whence Otilie was shortened for convenience to Lee. She...
Elvalou Ann Denn
Jan 21, 2022
Elvalou Ann LIttlefield Denn, 72, of McGregor, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest in Waco. No services are scheduled for Elvalou. She was born September 13, 1949 in Victoria, Texas to Helen Roller and Mansel Littlefield. She was one of five children. She married Michael Lee Denn in 1987 and they began their lives...
James Stanley Farris
Jan 20, 2022
James Stanley Farris, 76, of Waco, passed away on January 20, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer and other health complications. Services will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday, January 30, at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas to be officiated by Pastor Jeromy Connell from the Heart of Texas Cowboy Church. James was born September...
Manuela "Nellie" Villanueva
Jan 20, 2022
Manuela Villanueva was born on February 17, 1922 to Santos and Jesus Villanueva. Manuela, known to all of her family and friends as Nellie, was raised in West, TX along with her older sisters Trinity and Maria, her younger brother, Lusiano and younger sisters Juanita and Ophelia. Nellie passed away in Irving, TX on Thursday, January 20, 2022, just 4...
Mark T. Terry
Jan 19, 2022
Mark Terry, 61, of Waco, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home in north Waco. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas. Mark was born in Waco on August 27, 1960, to Woodrow M. Terry and Annie A....
Katherine Yvonne Chase
Jan 18, 2022
Katherine (Kitty) Yvonne Chase was born March 13, 1957, to Bishop Floyd Williams and Christine Marie Watson. She was the second born child of that union. She was raised in church and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Katherine attended school in San Antonio, TX graduating from San Antonio Highlands High School where she was...
Charles A. Nowak
Jan 16, 2022
Charles “Charlie” Arlin Nowak, 66, of Waco, went to be with Our Lord in Heaven on Sunday, January 16, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Oakcrest Funeral Home, with visitation held prior to the memorial service at 10:00 am. A masonic burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Charlie was born...
Maria Sanchez
Jan 15, 2022
Maria Gloria Sanchez, de 65 años, nacida en La Paz, El Salvador el día de Enero 9 de 1957 fue a estar con el Señor la mañana de Sábado Enero 15 del 2022. Querida esposa y abuela, más conocida como Mamma/ Grandma por sus nietos que la amaban mucho. Gloria se caso con el amor de su vida, Julio Sanchez...
Patsy Meier
Jan 15, 2022
Patsy C. Meier, 84, of Waco, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Wednesday January 19, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park by Rev. Wayne Williams. Visitation for family and friends will be 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Mrs. Meier was born May 19, 1937 in...
Juanita Locke
Jan 14, 2022
Juanita (Janie) Perez Locke was born March 2, 1947, in Rosebud, Texas. She was called by the Lord on January 14, 2022, at her residence. Rosary will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 7pm at OakCrest funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 24, at 11am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following at Oakwood cemetery....
James Wilkerson
Jan 14, 2022
James E. Wilkerson Sr. January 22, 1958 – January 14, 2022 James E. Wilkerson Sr., 63, of Hewitt, passed away Friday in a Waco Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Western Heights Baptist Church with Brother Kip Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 Wednesday at OakCrest Funeral Home,...
Isabel "Belo" Navejas
Jan 14, 2022
Isabel “Belo” Navejas, 77, passed away on Friday, January 14th, 2022. Belo was born on July 10th, 1944 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to Maria V and Trinidad Navejas, He was a migrant farm worker, as well as carpenter (more so a jack of all trades). He could build a house, tool shed, and just about anything he put his...
Celia Chavez
Jan 12, 2022
Celia Chavez, 71, of Waco, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Celia was born February 17, 1951, to Trinidad and Georgia (Flores) Chavez in Roswell, New Mexico. Celia was a good daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, and a very good friend to all she met. She had nine sisters and three brothers. She...
Pastor Joe A. Carbajal
Jan 11, 2022
Joe A. Carbajal, 65, received his crown of glory and walking the streets of gold on January 11, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 14, at Mighty Wind Worship Center (MWWC) 1100 Washington, Waco, TX with Pastor Derrick Watley officiating the...
Joe Reece Bradbury
Jan 9, 2022
Joe Reece Bradbury October 27, 1958 ~ January 9, 2022 Joe Bradbury, 63, of Waco, passed away on January 9, 2022 after a courageous battle with multiple health issues. Joe was born October 27, 1958 in Clifton, TX to William and Patsy Bradbury. He was a beloved father and grandfather, known as “Papa” by his grandchildren. His family was his...
Gerard Schank
Jan 9, 2022
Gerard Noel Schank, 69, of Woodway, Texas passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 9, 2022. No services are planned. He was born in Flushing, New York, on March 17, 1952. He owned numerous businesses in Waco, the last being Hemingway’s Watering Hole. Gerard is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; daughters, Hillary Meyer and Erin Allen; and granddaughter, Alexis Meyer.
Eugene Shores
Jan 5, 2022
Eugene Shores was born December 14, 1960, to Bertha Jean Shores-Lewis and Golden Lewis in Temple, TX. Eugene was the 3rd oldest child of eight boys and affectionately known as "Beanie." Anyone that knew him knew his Love for sports. He was a die-hard fan of Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners. Growing up in a busy home was not always...
Marie Alva Olivo
Jan 5, 2022
Marie Alva Olivo, 77, gained her beautiful wings on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was born on August 30,1944 in Aqueleguas N.L. Mexico to Ambrosio Maldonado, Sr. and Josefa Maldonado. She previously lived in Corpus Christi and Iowa, but ultimately decided to make Waco her home. During her marriage to Robert Olivo, Sr. she was blessed with three children; Robert...
Freddie M. Pilant
Jan 5, 2022
Freddie Murrell Pilant, 92, of Waco went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Freddie was born October 16, 1929 in Clifton, Texas to Earl Henderson Pilant and Edna Jewell May Pilant. He grew up in the Clifton area and attended area schools. He met and married Wanda Marie Samuelson on October 9, 1948 in Clifton. Together...
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