Obituaries

Frank Mejia

Frank Mejia

Jan 5, 2024

Frank M. Mejia, 84, of Waco, died peacefully Friday, January 5, 2024, surrounded by his family. A Rosary in his honor will be held on Thursday, January 18 at Oakcrest Funeral Home at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19 at St. Francis on the Brazos, with graveside services following at...

Juan Rodriguez-Espinoza

Juan Rodriguez-Espinoza

Jan 5, 2024

Juan was born in Pinos Zacatecas, Mexico and relocated to Waco, Texas in 1980. He met and married Ramona Rodriguez, and they remained married for 41 years. Juan worked for PCA where he retired after 25 years. He was a loving person and was always willing to help everyone. Juan loved to spend his free time at the flea market....

Josephine Reinke

Josephine Reinke

Jan 5, 2024

On the evening of January 5, 2024, Josie Reinke slipped away, much as she had in life, softly and quietly. Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Waco with Father Joe Geleney as celebrant with Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick assisting. Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M., Rosary at 10:30 A.M....

Misty Deleon

Misty Deleon

Jan 1, 2024

Milissa Misty DeLeon was born March 17, 1977 and passed away January 1, 2024. She grew up in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas and enjoyed screaming her lungs out at concerts, taking care of her plants—when she could keep them alive, and watching the Houston Astros play. She loved the Astros almost as much as she hated the Yankees. Milissa loved spending time...

Donna Gober

Donna Gober

Dec 30, 2023

Donna Faye Gober, 68, of Waco passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Donna was born October 24, 1955 in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1973. She married Gary Lynn Gober on July 22, 1976. She spent her life as a homemaker and taking care of her family. Donna bowled with the ‘Wednesday Wonders’ for several decades....

Elidio Chaparro

Elidio Chaparro

Dec 27, 2023

Elidio Chaparro, de 60 anos, fallecio el 27 de diciembre 2023 en Memorial Herman Hospital en Houston, Texas. Servicios en memorial de Elidio en la Capilla de OakCrest, con el Rev. Albert Ruiz officiando, entierro en McGregor Cemetery. Elidio nacio en Mexico, sus padres; Guillermo Chaparro y Micayla Chaparro Jamez. Fue buen hijo, esposo, padre, abuelo, a de mas un...

Sandy Gwin

Sandy Gwin

Dec 22, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) Kay Shaw Gwin October 12, 1952- December 22, 2023 Sandra (Sandy) Kay Shaw Gwin, age 71, of Waco, TX, passed from this life to her heavenly home on December 22, 2023. Sandy was born in Waco, Texas, on October 12, 1952, to James and Pansy Shaw. She grew up and went to Waco schools, graduating from Waco High...

Nick Real

Nick Real

Dec 18, 2023

Former Hobart resident, Nick Real, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 18, 2023, in Eddy, Texas. He was born to the late Larry Real and Kathy Real at Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Nick was a graduate of Yukon High School. He was an avid sports fan, he was an OU fan from birth. Nick was preceded in death by...

Maria "Marlene" Carrigan

Maria "Marlene" Carrigan

Dec 15, 2023

Maria Helena “Marlene” Carrigan, 77, of Waco, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born on September 7, 1946 in Germany to William Barnett and Margot Satzger Barnett. At the age of 7 years old, her family moved to the states. Marlene married Monty Carrigan on June 14, 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and...

Robert Stewart

Robert Stewart

Dec 15, 2023

Robert Bruce Stewart, 74, of Waco, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2023. He was born on August 1, 1949, in Waco, Texas. Robert, lovingly known as Bruce, was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Bruce is survived by his daughter, Tracie Hunt; his sons, Robert Beau Stewart and Dustin Wayne Stewart; his grandchildren, Kourtney Hunt and Ryan...

Joann Cox

Joann Cox

Dec 15, 2023

Jo Ann Johnson was born on September 29, 1940 in McGregor, McLennan County, Texas to James Virgil and Edith Estelle Orr Johnson. Funeral will be 2 pm Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the First Methodist Church of McGregor. She lived in McGregor most of her life. Jo Ann, a Baptist, attended McGregor schools. She received her G.E.D. from McLennan Community...

Joe Beard

Joe Beard

Dec 14, 2023

Joe Beard, 89, of Waco, Texas passed away on December 14, 2023. Graveside services will be Tuesday December 19, 2pm at Waco Memorial Park. Pastor Tom Gutierrez of First Woodway Baptist Church officiating. Joe was born on November 1, 1934 in Lubbock, Texas to his loving parents Vinnie Lou and Wesley Lee “Jack” Beard. He retired from CertainTeed in Waco,...

Frances Bravo

Frances Bravo

Dec 3, 2023

Frances Davila Bravo passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 80. The visitation will be from 6-8pm on Wednesday, December 6 th at OakCrest Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be at 10am on Thursday, December 7 th at Oakwood Cemetery. Frances was born in Waco, TX to R.H. Flores and Jesse Ramos on September 27,...

Manuel Ramon, Jr.

Manuel Ramon, Jr.

Dec 3, 2023

Manuel Ramon, Jr. of Waco passed away on December 3, 2023, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will start at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX with a visitation directly afterwards. Manuel was born on December 17, 1943 to Manuel Ramon, Sr. and Grace Carbajal in Waco. He worked for Raytheon Technology...

Kathleen Hinton

Kathleen Hinton

Dec 2, 2023

Kathleen Ann Hinton, age 66, of Robinson passed away peacefully early on Saturday morning, December 2, 2023, after a long struggle with congestive heart failure, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest in Waco, Texas. A rosary and funeral mass will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, December 9th at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in Waco with Fr....

Marjorie Wentworth

Marjorie Wentworth

Dec 1, 2023

March 5, 1933 - December 1, 2023 Marjorie Wentworth, 90, of Waco, passed away on December 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Marjorie was born March 5, 1933 in Galveston, Tx to Adam Sattler, Jr. and Marjorie...

June Schroeder

June Schroeder

Dec 1, 2023

June Geraldine (Tyler) Schroeder, 95, passed away December 1, 2023 in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be 5 – 7 pm, Thursday, December 7th at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX. Funeral services will be 1 pm, Friday, December 8th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1301 Hogan Lane, Waco, Texas, where she was a charter member. Brian Hesse will...

Charlotte Arnold

Charlotte Arnold

Nov 24, 2023

Charlotte Ann Arnold (Kelley), a beloved resident of Waco, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 57. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and cherished her. Charlotte was preceded in death by her father, Edward L. Kelley. She is survived by her devoted husband of 20 years, Jerry Arnold;...

Cherylane Carter

Cherylane Carter

Nov 23, 2023

Cherylane Patrica Carter March 15, 1945 - November 23, 2023 Cherylane Patrica Carter of Hewitt, Texas passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at OakCrest Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7 p.m. She was...

Janice Noe

Janice Noe

Nov 20, 2023

Janice Marie Noe of Olgesby, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1941, in Clovis, New Mexico to Jack Lobdell and Velma Lusk Lobdell. Janice was a very loving, strong, and independent woman. She was a fiercely loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend to numerous people. Janice was preceded in death...