Obituaries

Eva Mcdonald

Eva Mcdonald

Nov 23, 2021

Eva Samaniego McDonald, 65, of Waco, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, December 3, at OakCrest Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams to officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 2, at the funeral home. Eva was born November 9, 1956, in Waco, to Delfino Samaniego and Jean...

Maria Olvera

Maria Olvera

Nov 22, 2021

Maria Olvera August 1, 1955 - November 22, 2021 Maria Olvera was called to Heaven on the evening of Nov 22nd surrounded by family and friends. Born in Cieneguilla Pinos Zacatecas to Maria Garcia and Juan Balderas. Maria was a strong, brave, God fearing women, who would always put others first. She did not let life’s struggles impede her from...

Gloria Peterson

Gloria Peterson

Nov 22, 2021

Peterson, Gloria passed away peacefully the morning of November 22, 2021 to be with her Lord Jesus. Gloria was 81 years old, born March 23, 1940 in Big Spring, Texas. She is preceded on her path by her Mother (Maria Nieves Villareal), Father (Romulo Villareal), Brother (Felix Villareal), and Son (Jesse Peterson). Gloria will be remembered by her loving family...

Robert Palacios

Robert Palacios

Nov 19, 2021

Robert Palacios, 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Robinson, Texas. He was born September 29, 1958, in Marlin, TX, to Genaro and Elvira Palacios. Robert married his college sweetheart, Elizabeth (Liz) on June 30, 1979, at Miller Chapel, Baylor University. He attended Baylor for both his bachelor’s and...

Robert Castillo

Robert Castillo

Nov 17, 2021

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Jerry "Pete" Warnell

Jerry "Pete" Warnell

Nov 14, 2021

Jerry Warnell, 77, passed away at his home, November 14th, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 17th 2:00 P.M. at the Rosemound Cemetery 3201 S. 12th St. Waco, Texas. He was born in Rotan, TX on December 19th, 1943. Jerry’s family later moved to Hamlin, TX where he and his sister, Mary Sue, spent their...

Gloria Jean Gonzales

Gloria Jean Gonzales

Nov 14, 2021

Gloria Jean Gonzales September 21, 1948 - November 14, 2021 Gloria Jean Gonzales passed away on November 14, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, November 22 at Saint Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Sunday, November 21, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, with a...

Eric Guerrero

Eric Guerrero

Nov 13, 2021

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Arthur Timothy Kleypas

Arthur Timothy Kleypas

Nov 11, 2021

Arthur Timothy Kleypas June 16, 1958-November 11, 2021 Art Kleypas, or Arty as his friends lovingly called him, passed away November 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by love after his courageous battle. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, at the Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco. Art was born June 16, 1958, in Waco,...

Nora Rodriguez

Nora Rodriguez

Nov 10, 2021

Nora Navejas Rodriguez, 54, of Waco, Texas entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday the 10th of November 2021. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 18th, 2021, at First Spanish Assemble of God Church of Waco, Texas, with Rev. Frank Alvarado and Pastor Angel Alvarado Sr. officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....

Mauro Chavez Zapata

Mauro Chavez Zapata

Nov 9, 2021

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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...