Obituaries

Mary Ann Prochaska

Mary Ann Prochaska

Aug 8, 2021

Mary Ann Prochaska July 31, 1930 - August 8, 2021 Mary Ann Prochaska, 91, of Lorena, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Waco, with Fr. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj as celebrant. Graveside committal service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 14, at the Robstown Memorial...

Fred Arocha

Fred Arocha

Aug 5, 2021

Our beloved Mr. Fred Arocha fought the good fight and finished his last race here on earth and entered into the kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Fred was born on December 8, 1955 to Mr. Paul Quinones Arocha and Ms. Teresa Garcia Arocha in Waco, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Florida where he spent the...

Olivia Hernandez

Olivia Hernandez

Aug 3, 2021

Olivia Hernandez passed away peacefully on August 3, 2021. Visitation will be from 5 to 7pm Sunday, August 8 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am, Monday, August 9 at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church, 315 Jefferson Ave., Waco, Texas 76701. Olivia will be...

James Edward Arnold

James Edward Arnold

Aug 1, 2021

On August 1, 2021 James Edward Arnold, 75, passed away peacefully at his home, with his family beside him. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Friday, August 6, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption of Waco, Texas with Father Joseph Geleney, Jr. as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Westphalia, Texas. Rosary...

Louise Elizabeth Boles Mcclure

Louise Elizabeth Boles Mcclure

Jul 28, 2021

Louise Elizabeth Boles McClure passed to her Heavenly home July 28, 2021 at St. Catherine’s Providence Park in Waco, Texas surrounded by her daughters and Diane Scott, her care giver/honorary daughter. Louise was born December 13, 1918 to Nelia Elizabeth Barton Boles and Clark Cecil Boles in Leagueville, Texas. She was the eldest child of five girls. She was expected...

Jimmy Doyle Ballard

Jimmy Doyle Ballard

Jul 27, 2021

Jimmy Doyle Ballard, 63, of Waco, passed away on July 27, 2021, surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Visitation will be held at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco TX 76710 on Saturday, July 31st at 9am, followed by a funeral service from 10-11am. Graveside service will be at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th St,...

Robert W. Frederick

Robert W. Frederick

Jul 26, 2021

Robert Waite Frederick, “Pop-Pop”, passed away Monday July 26, 2021 at the age of 96. Robert was born July 5, 1925 in Gloversville, NY to parents William and Edna Frederick. He enlisted in the Marine Corps the day before his eighteenth birthday and served proudly as a Sergeant in the Signal Corps. He was stationed in Okinawa when World War...

Cecilia Torrez

Cecilia Torrez

Jul 26, 2021

Cecilia Torrez, 92, of Waco went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 26, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1928 in Floresville, Texas to Enrique and Petra Martinez. Cecilia met the love of her life, Gabriel Torrez, Sr. in Satin, Texas who would go on to be the father of her children. Gabriel Sr....

Larry Dailey

Larry Dailey

Jul 23, 2021

Please share your favorite memory of Larry to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Elizabeth "Betty" Seawright

Elizabeth "Betty" Seawright

Jul 23, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) L. Seawright of Waco, passed away on July 23, 2021. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 3 at 10:00 a.m. Private burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco. A Rosary Service led by Dr. Jim Moshinskie will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Elizabeth was born April 20, 1932 in Westphalia, Texas to...

Victoria Stark

Victoria Stark

Jul 21, 2021

Our beloved Victoria (Vicky) Stark, resident of China Spring, Texas, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 1:45am. Vicky was born January 17, 1949 in Georgetown, Texas to Lupe and Simon Ochoa, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gilbert Springsted; and brother, Simon Ochoa, Jr. Mrs. Stark is survived by her loving husband,...

Tom Erlanson

Tom Erlanson

Jul 19, 2021

Thomas Edwin Erlanson July 10, 1930 – July 19, 2021 Tom Erlanson, 91, of Waco passed away on July 19, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 Wednesday July 21. Services will be 1:00 Thursday, July 22, at the Oakcrest Funeral Home, Waco, with Rev Tim Jarrell officiating. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Tom was...

Frances Benz

Frances Benz

Jul 19, 2021

Fran Benz, 91, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hewitt, Texas, after a long battle with cancer. A Celebration of her Life will be at First Baptist Church, 301 1st Street, Hewitt, on Friday, July 23 at 10 AM with a Reception following. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco. Frances Nell...

Jose Trevino

Jose Trevino

Jul 16, 2021

Jose Trevino July 11, 1961 – July 16, 2021 Jose Trevino, 60 of Garland, Texas, passed away on July 16, 2021, at his daughter’s house, surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness. Visitation service will be at OakCrest Funeral Home, Monday, July 19, 2021, from 6-8pm. Rosary will start at 7pm. Mass will be held at Sacred Heart...

Julia Muniz Ochoa

Julia Muniz Ochoa

Jul 10, 2021

Julia Muniz Ochoa January 1, 1935 – July 10, 2021 Julia Ochoa, 86 of Waco, passed away July 10,2021 at home in San Antonio in the care of her niece, Hilda Muniz after a brief, but courageous battle with dementia. SERVICES Graveside services will be at 10 am Friday, July 16 at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 - 8pm...

Arturo Lopez

Arturo Lopez

Jul 8, 2021

Arturo “Big Arthur” Lopez, of Waco, born May 5, 1955 went to his own Heavenly party on July 8th, 2021. Arthur was known for his wit, humor, love of Harleys, classic cars, and most of all, his love for the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Jesusa Lopez; grandparents, Papa Louis and Mamá Anastasia; brothers,...

Phyllis Manske

Phyllis Manske

Jul 7, 2021

The family invites friends and family to a luncheon following the graveside service at 406 Creek Rd., Lorena. If you can join us for lunch, please RSVP to swolfe7658@gmail.com. We look forward to visiting with you. _____________________________________________________________ Phyllis was born on March 8, 1931 in Rosebud, Texas to Benjamin and Olga Reichle. After she graduated from Waco High School in...

Kenneth Harper

Kenneth Harper

Jul 6, 2021

Kenneth Ray Harper, 56, of Waco, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Funeral services will be 10am Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Marian Smith officiating, burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, July 12, 2021, 6 to 8 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Kenneth...

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

Jul 5, 2021

Please share your favorite memory of Jose to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Gloria Turley

Gloria Turley

Jun 29, 2021

Gloria Kaye Turley, 61, of Waco, Texas went into the arms of her Savior on June. 29, 2021. Funeral services will be at 10 am on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Western Heights Baptist Church, with Rev. Kip Osborne, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm at...