Obituaries

Joe R. Olvera, Sr.

Joe R. Olvera, Sr.

Jun 26, 2022

Joe R. Olvera, Sr. January 12, 1933 - June 26, 2022 Joe R. Olvera, Sr., of Waco passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the age of 89. There will be a visitation time at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, June 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will be...

Francis Forson

Francis Forson

Jun 25, 2022

Francis John “Sonny” Forson September 15, 1949 - June 25, 2022 Sonny Forson, 72, long-time Hallsburg resident, died tragically early Saturday morning, June 25 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident the previous day despite his valiant effort, his will to live, and the heroic work of the BSW-Hillcrest Trauma Team. His devoted family was by his side. Service...

Fay Hernandez

Fay Hernandez

Jun 20, 2022

Fay Pidcock Hernandez passed away on June 20, 2022 in Lake Jackson, Texas. She was born to John and Roxie Pidcock on October 19, 1937 in Osceola, Texas. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, June 23, 2022 at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, June 24, 2022 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor...

Josefina Zapata

Josefina Zapata

Jun 18, 2022

Josefina Zapata was born Josefina Lopez Robledo on December 26, 1950 in Tamaulipas, Mexico to Ester and Jose Lopez. She was the fifth of 10 siblings. Josefina met her husband, Jose Luis Zapata in Empalme where they married on February 4th, 1979, and had two children, Jose and Karla. Josefina was a dedicated mother and wife…not to mention a master...

Ian Dawson

Ian Dawson

Jun 16, 2022

Ian Godfrey Dawson, 71, of Woodway, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2022. Ian was born on May 29, 1951, in Harare, Zimbabwe. His outgoing personality, business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit led to friendships spanning across the world. He loved his family deeply. His encouragement and counsel will be sorely missed. In addition to loving his work, his family, church...

Eugene Mena Gonzales Iii

Eugene Mena Gonzales Iii

Jun 16, 2022

Eugene Mena Gonzales III, 51, of McGregor, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 10:00 am at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Burial at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm at OakCrest funeral Home. Eugene was born...

Melvin  Breedlove

Melvin Breedlove

Jun 14, 2022

Melvin Larry Breedlove, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14th, 2022. Visitation will be at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, on Sunday, June 19th, from 5-7pm. Graveside service will be at Waco Memorial Park, Monday, June 20th, at 10am. Melvin grew up in Bellmead, Texas, and attended La Vega schools. On November 10th, 1962,...

Freddie Bone

Freddie Bone

Jun 7, 2022

Fred Bone, age 75 of Waco passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. A chapel service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Roger and Chad West officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 P.M. at OakCrest Funeral Home. He was born in McGregor, Texas...

Dustin Siebert

Dustin Siebert

Jun 6, 2022

Dustin Thomas Siebert Dustin Thomas Siebert, age 37, of Waco, TX, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on June 6, 2022. A Celebration of Dustin's Life will start at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco. The graveside service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Oakwood Cemetery,...

Jean Cummings

Jean Cummings

Jun 3, 2022

Clara “Jean” Cummings, age 91, of Waco, TX passed away on June, 3, 2022. At her request, she will be cremated. She had been a resident of Stilwell Retirement Center since 2017. She knew herself to be a precious child of God, not perfect, but forgiving and loved. In that context she lived her life as a daughter, sister, wife,...

Michael Tusa

Michael Tusa

Jun 1, 2022

Michael Frank Tusa, 62, of Elm Mott, TX, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, Pepaw and friend. Michael was born on September 1, 1959, in Arlington, TX. His parents Frank and Minnie (Clarice) Tusa were blessed to have him as their son. After Michael graduated from Reicher Catholic High School in 1977, he...

Flora D. Nixon

Flora D. Nixon

May 30, 2022

FLORA DELL NIXON Flora Dell (Flo) Nixon, 97, of Woodway passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022. Services will be at Waco Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 1st at 10:00 a.m. Visitation with her family will follow the service. Flo was born on November 11, 1924 in Corpus Christi to George and Norma Toliver. She was a homemaker and worked...

Ann Weston Newman

Ann Weston Newman

May 23, 2022

Ann Weston Lipscombe Newman, 87 years passed away peaceably in her sleep on May 23, 2022 after being in Hilcrest Hospital for the preceding two weeks with her family surrounding her. Ann will be cremated by Oakcrest Funeral Home followed by a Memorial Service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in the chapel of OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520...

Frances Hubbard

Frances Hubbard

May 15, 2022

Frances Lorene Hubbard ‘Keeton,” age 84, of Waco passed away on Sunday, May 15th, 2022. She normally went by the name Lorene. Frances was born May 16th 1937 in Hill County to Omar Keeton and Pearl (Brannon) Keeton. On Feb 4th 1956 Frances married Charles Kenneth Hubbard in Penelope, TX. Frances and Charles had 2 children, Kenneth Wayne and Rhonda...

Frank S. Sevier

Frank S. Sevier

May 13, 2022

Waco – Frank S. Sevier, age 90, died Friday, May 13th at Providence Ascension Health. Frank Sevier is survived by his wife, Englentina Rose; four children, Frank Sevier of San Antonio, TX, Dan Sevier and wife, Debbie of Waxahachie, TX, Elisia Stevens and husband, Les Stevens, and Elaine Perez of San Antonio, TX. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Caritas...

Carlota "Carol" Mejia

Carlota "Carol" Mejia

May 10, 2022

Carlota Parga Mejia died with her daughters at her side on Tuesday, May 10th at Heritage Oaks in Corsicana. Carol, as she was known to her friends, was born to Hilario and Petra Parga in Corsicana on October 9th, 1934. A Depression Era child, she left school after completing the 7th grade to pick cotton and help support her family....

David B. Degroot

David B. Degroot

May 10, 2022

David DeGroot January 29, 1935, to May 10, 2022 David DeGroot, 87, of China Spring, passed away in his home with loving family around him. He fought a long battle with cancer. David was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Leone DeGroot; wife, Nancy DeGroot; and brother, Paul DeGroot. He was survived by his daughters, Linda Vaughn, Terrie...

Richard  Ferry

Richard Ferry

May 10, 2022

Richard Pierce Ferry, Ricky Ferry Born May 5th, 1953 Richard was Baptized at Wilkinson Memorial United Methodist Church in Croydon Pennsylvania. Graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Bristol, Pennsylvania class of 1971. Preceded in death by his parents, Mother, Florence Gertrude Bingham Father, John Joseph Ferry; and his Son, Richard Patrick Ferry in September 2019 Those remaining to cherish...

Bruce Roosa

Bruce Roosa

May 6, 2022

Bruce W. Roosa Apr. 2, 1940 - May 6, 2022 Bruce Wayne Roosa, 82, passed away May 6, 2022, in Waco, Texas.  Graveside services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 12, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be with the family from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 11, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Bruce was born April 2, 1940,...

Patsy Hendrick

Patsy Hendrick

May 5, 2022

Patsy Ruth Hendrick, 90, of Mart, passed away on May 5, 2022. A visitation and graveside service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 10 am at Oakwood Cemetery. Patsy was born August 24, 1931, in Waco to Jim and Ruth Todd. She graduated from Waco High in 1948 and married the love of her life, C.L. Hendrick,...

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