Obituaries
Norma Jahn
Apr 5, 2023
Norma Jean Ashcraft Jahn,88, of Waco Texas, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Those who knew and loved Norma will always remember her love for cats, playing bridge, being a homemaker, playing piano, and loving her family. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Oakcrest Funeral Home, with graveside services at 12:00 p.m. at Rosemount Cemetery, with...
Petra Salazar
Apr 2, 2023
Petra Velásquez Salazar, de 75 años, falleció el domingo 2 de abril de 2023 en su residencia. Petra nació el 20 de abril de 1947 en Anáhuac, Nuevo León, México, de sus padres, Manuel y Tomasa (Alvarado) Velásquez. Petra fue una buena hija, esposa, madre, abuela y amiga de muchos. Siempre dispuesto a ayudar a quien lo necesita. Precedida en...
Nancy Moore
Apr 1, 2023
Nancy N. Moore (Granny), beloved wife, mother, and grandmother to all who knew her, passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 87. She will be remembered as a helpful neighbor with a generous spirit and a loyal friend. A memorial service celebrating Nancy's life is scheduled for 12 P.M., June 3, 2023 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel....
Susie Best
Mar 30, 2023
Susie Best, 86, of Waco, TX, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2023. A native of Oklahoma, she grew up in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and earned an undergraduate degree in Home Economics with a minor in Fashion Merchandising at Oklahoma State University in 1959. She met Robert (Bob) Leo Best at a bridge table in the OSU...
Jacqueline Fife
Mar 30, 2023
Jacquelyn Adams Fife, 74 of West, TX passed away on March 30, 2023 surrounded by her family. Jackie was born October 10, 1948 to Leland and Ann Walters. She was a talented artist who loved to paint and express her talent in a multitude of ways. Spending time with her family brought her great joy in life. Jackie was preceded...
Billy Haney
Mar 29, 2023
Billy J. Haney May 11, 1934 – March 29, 2023 Billy Jackson Haney, age 88, of Waco, passed away on March 29, 2023. There will be no funeral services or viewing. Bill very much preferred to remember those he loved who had passed away how they were when they were alive and healthy. He wants his family and friends to...
Eva Deleon
Mar 27, 2023
Eva Martinez DeLeon passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023. Eva was born on December 2, 1943 to Jesus and Anita Martinez in Satin, Texas. She came from a large family with 13 siblings and a lot of nieces and nephews. Eva married Seferino Vasquez and they had 3 children: Rosie, Ricky, and Rita. After the passing of her...
Marilyn Ekwall
Mar 26, 2023
Marilyn F. Ekwall, 87, of Waco, joined our Lord. A graveside service will be held on March 29, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Rosemound Cemetery on 12th off La Salle Ave. in Waco. Marilyn, was born December 27, 1935 in Springfield, OH. She graduated Jabbok College in Upland CA., in 1956. Marilyn married Robert D. Ekwall in Lincoln Nebraska in...
George Sanders
Mar 25, 2023
David Sanders passed away in his home on March 25, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born to George W. and Mary Ann Sanders on Dec. 19, 1962, in Waco, Tx. He grew up in Robinson and attended Robinson Schools. David lived in Oregon and in Washington state for many years. Then he moved back to Waco and...
Eva Estrada
Mar 24, 2023
Eva Estrada, 58, of Waco, passed away on March 24, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Eva fought a fearless battle of Diabetes. Eva was born April 12, 1964, in Gatesville, TX, to Patsy Zapata Gonzales and Crispen Gayton Gonzales. She moved to Waco in 1967. In October 1984, she married her high school sweetheart, Rafael Estrada,...
Richard Arellano
Mar 19, 2023
Richard “Rico” Allen Arellano, devoted husband, father and son passed into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ on March 19, 2023 at the age of 68. Richard was born on March 1, 1955 to Mike Ortiz Arellano and Mildred Stanford Arellano in Pontiac, Michigan. Rico married the love of his life, Barbara Duty Arellano in 1999. They enjoyed...
Ashley Nicholas
Mar 17, 2023
Ashley Renee Nicholas. 52, of Waco, Texas, passed after a battle with cancer on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Providence Hospice. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September 1, 1970, to Rodney and Neva Nicholas. She graduated from Baylor University, 1992, in therapeutic recreation and held a Masters in counseling. She served approximately 15 years at the Methodist Home...
Apolonio De Los Santos
Mar 17, 2023
Apolonio De Los Santos, Jr., 70 of Waco, Texas entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday March 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Apolonio was born in Littlefield, Texas on February 12, 1953 to Apolonio and Catalina (Trevino) De Los Santos. He attended schools in Littlefield, and then went to work with the family picking cotton, as was...
Joan Simonette
Mar 17, 2023
Joan Simonette, 70, of Waco, went to be with Jesus on March 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family following her courageous battle with Liposarcoma. A celebration of life will be held in her honor at Mighty Wind Worship Center at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 23rd, 2023. Joan was born January 5, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated...
Richard Shanley
Mar 16, 2023
Richard Adrian Shanley, DMA, passed away March 16, 2023. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, Aptil 1, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 2, 1939 to parents, John Joseph (Jack) and Helen Carlson Shanley. With the family’s ties in Washington, they soon moved back to Bremerton to establish their home....
Ila Toups
Mar 14, 2023
lla Gene Moore Toups, who for nearly 90 years brought comfort and humor to those around her, and was several thousand volumes into her goal of reading every book in the Waco library, departed this life on March 14, 2023, after a six-week illness. Some people make deals with their maker, and hers was to faithfully mow her own grass...
Catherine Fisher
Mar 13, 2023
Catherine Mary Moore Fisher, 99, beloved Mama, Mema, and Great-Mema died on Monday night, March 13, 2023, at a local care facility. Catherine was born on April 25, 1923, in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph and Josephine Moore. She entered the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in March 1944 and was honorably discharged in January 1946. While stationed in San Francisco, California...
Randall Waller
Mar 11, 2023
Randall L. Waller Dr. Randall Lionel Waller, age 74, of Waco, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14,...
Ismael Reyes Ortega
Mar 10, 2023
Ismael Reyes Ortega 58, of Waco, Texas passed away surrounded by his loved ones on March 10, 2023. Ismael was born in Mexico City, to Amalia Ortega and Andres Reyes. He was the youngest of four children. He traveled to Waco, Texas when he was 14 years old to support his mother and to build a better life. He was...
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