Obituaries

Junior Hayes

Junior Hayes

Nov 6, 2021

Junior Lee Hayes, 78, of Waco, passed away on November 6, 2021, after a brief illness. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 10, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, TX 76710. On Thursday, November 11, at 11:00 am, a graveside service will be held at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 S. 12th St., Waco, TX...

Pat Hernandez

Pat Hernandez

Nov 4, 2021

Pat Hernandez was born to Esther and Ascencion Hernandez on March 17, 1923, in Taft, Texas. Pat’s life extended over nine decades, and the amounts of memories he would tell could fill volumes and he was never shy to relate them. Pat worked at Wood Brothers as a tailor where he met his future wife, Fay. They were married on...

John D. Manchen

John D. Manchen

Nov 3, 2021

John Dale Manchen September 15, 1958 - November 3, 2021 John Manchen, 63, beloved husband, father, “Pops”, and friend, passed away November 3, 2021 in Waco, Tx. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 6, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 1207 N. Old Robinson Road, Robinson, Texas. John was born September 15, 1958 in Dallas,...

Arlene Mladenka

Arlene Mladenka

Oct 30, 2021

November 21, 1937 – October 30, 2021 Arlene Vitek Mladenka, 83, of Waco passed away on October 30, 2021, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on New Road. Viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m., and the service will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial in the family plot...

Monica Aviles

Monica Aviles

Oct 29, 2021

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Marjorie Williams

Marjorie Williams

Oct 22, 2021

Born on December 11, 1951 to G. E. Middleton and Hazel Marjorie Newsom in Temple, TX, Marjorie grew up in Mart, Prairie Hill, and Coolidge before her family settled in South Waco. Marjorie married Donald Williams in the spring of 1971 and eventually had two sons, Micah and Daniel. In 1989, Marjorie received a degree in the mental health field...

Gilbert Sauseda

Gilbert Sauseda

Oct 22, 2021

Gilbert Celestino Sauseda Sr., 70, passed away on October 22, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Maricela Sauseda of 49 years. He was born in Moody, Texas in May of 1951. He was the son of Jose and Celestina Pena Sauseda. He attended Moody ISD for a short period of time...

David Meier

David Meier

Oct 22, 2021

David A. Meier May 27, 1929 – October 22, 2021, beloved Husband, Dad, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021 and then went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and God Almighty. Raised during the Great Depression, David had a bone disease that affected his right leg, which required surgery by a specialist that...

Diane Dunn

Diane Dunn

Oct 21, 2021

Diane Marie (Perry) Dunn November 6, 1959 – October 21, 2021 Diane Marie (Perry) Dunn November 6, 1959 – October 21, 2021 Diane Dunn, 61, of Waco, TX, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Oakcrest Funeral Home from 5:00...

Christopher  Bates

Christopher Bates

Oct 21, 2021

Christopher Bates, Sr, 52, of Waco, passed away on October 21, 2021 at Scott and White Hospital Temple after complications during surgery. A viewing will be October 28, 2021, from 6-8PM, at Oakcrest Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held October 29, 2021 11:00am at Oakwood Cemetery. Chris was born December 7, 1968, He was an inquisitive, intelligent, happy...

Ana Delgado

Ana Delgado

Oct 20, 2021

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Lina Woodard

Lina Woodard

Oct 20, 2021

Lina Tave Woodard 86, of McGregor, passed away October 20, 2021 at a local hospital.   Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 30th, at St Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford with Pastor Tom Beers officiating.   Visitation will be before the service starting at 10 a.m. Lina was born March 28, 1935, in Purdon, Texas, to John W. and Loretta...

Annie  Bessire

Annie Bessire

Oct 19, 2021

__________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE VIEW THE MEMORIAL VIDEO AT THE END OF THIS OBITUARY __________________________________________________________________________ Annie Bessire, age 100, of Waco's Bosqueville area, passed away on October 19, 2021 after an illness. Graveside services will be at Bosqueville Cemetery on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 1:00 PM. Reverend Jeff Wyers officiating. Annie was born December 4, 1920 in Tyler, TX to Leonidas...

Julia (Judy) Kattner Rosenauer

Julia (Judy) Kattner Rosenauer

Oct 16, 2021

Our kind, patient, and loving mother, Julia (Judy) Kattner Rosenauer passed from this life on October 16, 2021, to join our father, Wilbert Kattner and our step-father, Richard Rosenauer in heaven. She was 98 years old. Mom was born the fifth of six children on a small farm near Ross, Texas on April 15, 1923, to Fred Zahirniak and Marie...

Orlan D. Scott

Orlan D. Scott

Oct 16, 2021

Orlan D. Scott, 94, of Valley Mills, TX, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his home. A graveside service with military honors will be at 12 p.m., Saturday, October 23, at Valley Mills Cemetery with visitation at 11 a.m. Orlan was born March 15, 1927, in Brownfield, TX, to Della Mae (White) and John Edward Scott. He moved to...

Willie Svrcek

Willie Svrcek

Oct 15, 2021

William (Willie) Svrcek 92, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. Per his wishes, a private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 20, at Oakwood Cemetery with Deacon Greg George officiating. Willie was born April 24, 1929, in Cottonwood, Texas, to V.J. and Anna (Marek) Svrcek. He was the oldest of five children. He was employed by Rainbo...

Leona "Fay" Setzer

Leona "Fay" Setzer

Oct 14, 2021

Upon the afternoon of October 14, 2021, Leona "Fay" Setzer slipped away from this Earth to her Heavenly reward. She entered into this life as we know it on April 20, 1932, on her family's farm near Hale Center, Texas. She was born the second of six children and was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucille Randolph, Ruby Jones,...

Eddie Harkin

Eddie Harkin

Oct 13, 2021

Edgar Earl Harkin, 62, of Elm Mott, better known as Eddie or ‘Cowboy’, passed away the evening of October 13, 2021, after a month-long battle with the after effects of Covid. His loving wife, daughters and sons-in-law stayed by his side for every moment of his courageous fight, along with his brother, Mike and visits from friends and family. There...

Larry Leshikar

Larry Leshikar

Oct 10, 2021

Larry Wayne Leshikar, 67, of Hewitt passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10 surrounded by his wife and daughter. Funeral services will be Friday, October 15 at 10am at OakCrest Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, October 14 from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. For everyone’s protection, the family has requested masks be worn while inside the building....

Pete Ortiz Martinez

Pete Ortiz Martinez

Oct 8, 2021

Pete Ortiz Martinez, Sr. April 29, 1942 - October 8, 2021 Pete Ortiz Martinez, Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his 12 brothers and sisters; his father, Camilo Martinez; his mother, Hortencia Martinez; and daughter, Martha Elaine Kroll. Survivors include his wife of 63...

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