Obituaries

David  Sanchez

David Sanchez

May 4, 2022

David Sanchez Jr., 42, passed away Wednesday, May 04, 2022 in Waco, Texas. A private family service will be held Friday, May 13, 2022 at Oakcrest Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. David was born on September 11, 1979 to David and Rose Sanchez in Waco, Texas where he lived most of his...

Joe Taube

Joe Taube

May 3, 2022

Joe William Taube, age 96, of Waco passed away on May 3, 2022. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 7, 2022 at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco. Visitation will take place from 12:00-1:00 P.M., prior to the service. Joe was born on February 25, 1926 to Adolph and Lydia Taube near Eddy, TX. After graduating Eddy High...

Maria Del Rosario Ochoa "Chayo"

Maria Del Rosario Ochoa "Chayo"

May 3, 2022

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Lydia Mendoza

Lydia Mendoza

May 1, 2022

Lydia Nicole Mendoza, 29 years old of Waco, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. The viewing and services will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Western Heights Baptist Church at 6301 Bosque Blvd. in Waco, Texas...

Baker Riess

Baker Riess

Apr 29, 2022

Harold Baker Riess, 81, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, in Waco. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 5, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas with Pastor Landon Collard of Journey Christian Community officiating. A video honoring his life can be viewed during the service as well as online at www.oakcrestwaco.com. Baker...

Bert Mercer

Bert Mercer

Apr 23, 2022

Bert Lewis Mercer, 89, of Woodway, Texas, passed away April 23, 2022. He was born November 17, 1932, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to William Ashley Mercer and Eva Harper Mercer. He married the love of his life, Norma Jean “Jeanie” Wilson Mercer, on September 28, 1951. They were married for 66 years before her death in 2017. Mr. Mercer is...

Jesusa G. Quintanilla

Jesusa G. Quintanilla

Apr 21, 2022

Jesusa "Susie" G. Quintanilla entered the gates of Heaven and gained her wings on April 21, 2022, at the age of 72. Susie was born on December 25, 1949, in Waco, Texas. Susie married the love of her life, Danny G. Quintanilla Jr. on August 19, 1968. She had one daughter, Gina Marie, whom she cherished. In addition to being...

Linda Bond

Linda Bond

Apr 19, 2022

Linda Bond, age 77, of Waco, passed away peacefully in Cedar Park, TX on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 with her daughter by her side. Linda was born on December 6, 1944, in Plainview, TX to Calvin and Willie Jane (Moore) Roberson. Linda was the only child born to both her parents, although she had several half siblings. Linda graduated from...

Trine Ochoa

Trine Ochoa

Apr 17, 2022

Trine Galindo Ochoa of Waco, TX went to the loving arms of the Lord on April 17, 2022. Trine Ochoa was welcomed in the world on August 22, 1921. Trine was a strong woman that loved her Family unconditionally. Trine enjoyed quilting, working in her yard, and spending time with her loved ones. Visitation will be 6 to 8:00 p.m.,...

Rosemary Kenney Moore Williams

Rosemary Kenney Moore Williams

Apr 15, 2022

Rosemary Kenney Moore Williams of Waco was born January 28, 1922, in Cairo, IL., the daughter of Allen and Gertrude Bolstad Moore and passed away April 15, 2022. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 5, 2022, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 305 N. 30th in Waco. Rosemary grew up in Cairo, IL., graduating from Cairo High School in...

Johnny Hogan

Johnny Hogan

Apr 15, 2022

Johnny Vidal Hogan, born June 19, 1974, passed away on April 15, 2022. Johnny is survived by his daughter Maelynn Billingsley of Pecos, TX, mother Shanda McQuade and husband Kieran of Waco, biological father Johnny Gonzales and wife Margaret of Woodway, aunt Kimmy Beaird and husband Cody of Waco, Uncle Perry Glenn and wife Gina of Dallas, sisters Heather Hogan...

George Uptmor

George Uptmor

Apr 14, 2022

George J. Uptmor, age 88, of Waco, Texas passed away on April 14, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 25, 2022, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, April 24, 2022, at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco, Texas from 6:00 P.M....

Rene Treviño, Sr.

Rene Treviño, Sr.

Apr 13, 2022

Rene Treviño, Sr. a.k.a. “Honey” age 62 of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2022, in Waco, Texas. Rene was born in Weslaco, Texas to Porfirio Treviño and Alicia Rodriguez on July 2, 1959. He went to school in Weslaco then later became a successful businessman owning his company Tomato King located in Houston, Texas for...

Ella Neal

Ella Neal

Apr 12, 2022

Ella Mae Neal age 85, passed in peace on April 12, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. Ella was born on April 22, 1936, in Bremond, Texas to Ennis Steele and Sirloma Johnson Steele. She was lovingly referred to as” Wooty” by her sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 5p.m.-7p.m. and a short...

Sheryl Sykora

Sheryl Sykora

Apr 11, 2022

Sheryl Sue Sykora, 55, of Waco, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2022. Service will be visitation 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, TX with Deacon Ronald Sykora. Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, April 18, at 9:00 a.m. at St....

Betty Carroll

Betty Carroll

Apr 11, 2022

Betty Alice Carroll, of Waco, was born December 11, 1926, in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to Naomi Mills, and Clarence Charles Cowan, and passed away April 11, 2022, at the age of 95. Services will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 18, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, with the Rev. Josh Vaughan officiating, followed by a...

Harold Starnes

Harold Starnes

Apr 7, 2022

Harold Newton Starnes was born on November 30th, 1938, in Winnsboro, SC to Charles Odell Starnes and Cymbeline Kelly Starnes. He lived in Winnsboro and graduated high school from the Mount Zion Institute in 1956. In that same year, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Air Force and went to training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio...

Valorie Teeple

Valorie Teeple

Apr 5, 2022

Valorie Kay (Bass) Teeple was born on September 19, 1969, in McGregor, Texas. She passed from this life on April 5, 2022, at her home in Eddy, Texas. A memorial service will be held on April 23, 2022 at Oakcrest Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. The service will begin at 2pm with a visitation to begin an hour prior. Valorie...

Julia Garza

Julia Garza

Apr 4, 2022

Our beautiful mother Julia Gamboa Garza, with her family at her side, entered into God’s Kingdom on Monday April 4, 2022. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Art Farmer, officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, April 8, 2022 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Julia Gamboa Garza daughter of...

Charles Coleman Roden

Charles Coleman Roden

Mar 30, 2022

Charles Coleman Roden of Robinson, Texas died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was born in Godley, Texas on August 31, 1934 to Luther Columbus and Georgia Betty Drake Roden. Charles was raised in Godley and Alvarado, Texas. He finished Alvarado High School in 1953. He earned a football scholarship to Cisco Junior College and attended school there as well...

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