Juanita Locke

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.

Janie was the best mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, that anybody could ever ask for. She loved going to play the slot machines when she was able to or go to the flea market. Janie welcomed everyone in with open arms, including our family and friends. When Janie was able to cook, she cooked very good, and the best was her famous tortilla’s that she made after school. Everyone called her “momma Locke on the block,” everyone was like her own kids, she made sure they ate.

Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Sabino and Rosa Perez; late husband, Earl Leonard Locke; son, Ray Leonard Locke; daughter, Brenda Locke-Lerma; sisters, Nancy Medina, Virginia Marquez; and brothers, Robert Perez, and Johnny Perez.
Janie was survived by her husband, Orlando Suarez; and two daughters, Barbara and husband, Fidel Lopez, Teresa and fiancé, Justin Hix; Juanita’s four sons, Fred Deleon and wife, Trish, Lupe Locke and wife, Becky, Oscar Locke and wife, Elena, and Rolando Locke and wife, Anna; She had two sisters, Linda Perez, and Delia Perez; and one brother, Maxie Perez all from Waco; Janie also had 27 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be, Dino Medina, Timothy Medina, Arthur Martinez, Maxie Perez, Jr., Jacob Perez, and Octaviano Estrada.