Obituaries

Jonathan Ganske

Jonathan Ganske

Apr 28, 2021

Jonathan Shane Ganske, 44 of Waco passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in the Temple VA Hospital. Jonathan was born September 30, 1976 in Clifton, Texas. He graduated from Crawford High School and served in the US Navy. He is survived by his mother, Jeanie Regan and husband, Jim of Lone Oak; father, Leon Ganske and wife, Vicki of...

Ron Beverly

Ron Beverly

Apr 28, 2021

Ronald Dane Beverly October 25, 1946 – April 28, 2021 The world has begun being deprived of a great man. Ronald Dane Beverly, age 74 was born October 25, 1946, and went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning April 28, 2021, after a short battle with ALS. Visitation with the family will be at Oakcrest funeral home on Sunday...

Ruben Vela

Ruben Vela

Apr 27, 2021

Ruben Vela, Sr., 64, passed away on Tuesday April 27, 2021. Memorial services will be at graveside on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:00 am, at Oakwood Cemetery, with Deacon Antonio (Tony) Arocha officiating. Ruben was born in Waco, Texas to Ignacio Hernandez and Maria Paz (Garcia) Vela. He attended Waco schools and was active in sports. He is preceded...

Carolyn Reid

Carolyn Reid

Apr 26, 2021

Linda Carolyn Reid, 72, of Waco, passed on April 26, 2021, at Providence Hospice Place – St. Catherine’s surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with MDS and Leukemia. Family will receive visitors Monday, May 3, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at...

Juanita (Janie) Coffee

Juanita (Janie) Coffee

Apr 25, 2021

Juanita (Janie) Coffee passed away on April 25, 2021 at the age of 81. Janie was born to Louis Avila (Abila), Sr. and Victoria Castillo Saucedo on March 31, 1940 in Taylor, TX. She was very active in the YMCA Seniors, her bunko club, volunteering, and ceramics at Sol Ross. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L...

Sherwood Sheffield

Sherwood Sheffield

Apr 23, 2021

Sherwood H. Sheffield, 84, of Waco, Texas, retired Major in the United States Army, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of his life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Military Honors, as well as Masonic Honors, will be rendered. Major Sheffield was born in Fort Worth,...

Zak Arthur Kleypas

Zak Arthur Kleypas

Apr 23, 2021

Zak Arthur Kleypas, 31, of Crawford, flew from this earth on April 23, 2021 in Austin while in the arms of his parents, brother, and sister. Services will be at 6 pm Wednesday, April 28 at the Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX Zak was born June 13, 1989 in Waco, to Art and Cindy Kleypas. He graduated...

Dorothy D. Ott

Dorothy D. Ott

Apr 23, 2021

Dorothy Dell Ganus Ott, 90, of Waco, passed away on April 23, 2021. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m., May 2nd at Oakcrest Funeral Home. The Rosary will be 9:30 a.m., May 3rd at St Louis Catholic Church, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Dorothy was born in Waco,...

Raymond Tolbert Ii

Raymond Tolbert Ii

Apr 22, 2021

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Hortencia Mendieta

Hortencia Mendieta

Apr 22, 2021

Hortencia M Mendieta, 79, of Waco, passed away Wednesday April 22, 2021. Hortencia was born in Waco, TX on February 25, 1942 to Santiago (Jim) and Modesta (Molly) Moreno. Funeral services will be 12pm Friday April 30, at Sacred Heart Church, 2621 Bagby Ave, Waco, Tx 76711. The family will receive visitors from 6-7pm Thursday April 29, at Oakcrest Funeral...

Barbara Donaldson

Barbara Donaldson

Apr 22, 2021

Barbara Jean Donaldson July 9, 1934-April 22, 2021 Barbara Jean Donaldson of Waco, Texas passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. Memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Home, Waco, Texas with Rev. Dennis Rajcek officiating. Visitation with family and friends will begin one hour prior to the...

Charles M. Gonzales

Charles M. Gonzales

Apr 20, 2021

Charles M. Gonzales July 23, 1942 – April 20, 2021 Charles M. Gonzales passed away at his residence on April 20, 2021. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. Monday, April 26, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. Charles was born July 23, 1942 in Waco, to Miguel (Mike) and Natalie (Hernandez) Gonzales. Charles was one of...

Amanda Broderick

Amanda Broderick

Apr 18, 2021

Amanda Denise, 35, of Cypress, was called home on April 18, 2021. Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 25, 2021, at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco. Services to celebrate Amanda’s life will be 12 noon Monday, April 26, in the chapel of OakCrest Funeral Home. Procession will follow to Waco Memorial Park...

Alyssa Broderick

Alyssa Broderick

Apr 18, 2021

Alyssa Marie Broderick, 17 of Cypress, was called home on April 18, 2021. Viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Monday, April 26, in the Chapel of OakCrest Funeral Home. Procession will follow to Waco Memorial...

Cleta G. Bennett

Cleta G. Bennett

Apr 17, 2021

Cleta Gynell Cawthon Bennett, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2021. The family will receive visitors 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Oakwood Cemetery by Rev. Erin Conaway. A celebration of her life will be at a later date...

Johnny T. Gonzales

Johnny T. Gonzales

Apr 8, 2021

Johnny T. Gonzales March 20, 1947 – April 8, 2021 Johnny T. Gonzales passed away on April 8, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at St. Louis Catholic Church by Father Ryan Higdon. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 - p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at OakCrest Funeral Home,...

Mary Irving

Mary Irving

Apr 7, 2021

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Gene Mcfarlin

Gene Mcfarlin

Apr 5, 2021

Mahlon Eugene McFarlin, Sr., 65, of Robinson, Tx., passed away suddenly on Monday, April 5, 2021. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton with Dr. Jim Moshinskie officiating. The family will have a 1 p.m. visitation at the cemetery for those who wish to come early. Gene was born December 25, 1955 to...

George Vance

George Vance

Apr 5, 2021

Sunrise: August 4, 1926 – Sunset April 4th, 2021 George Vance was born to Adam Vance and Maggie Phife-Vance in Little Rock, AR on August 4th, 1926. He was the oldest of 3 children which included James and Lucille Vance, his brother and sister. He attended Stephen Elementary and Dunbar High School in Little Rock, AR. He lived in the...

Chaz Ray Bass

Chaz Ray Bass

Apr 5, 2021

Chaz Ray Bass was born on August 4, 1987 to Karen (Slaughter) and Michael Bass. He was a fun, playful, loving person who enjoyed helping others. He had a passion for cars and loved working on them. Chaz was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Bass and Minnie Bass (paternal); and grandfather, Robert Turner (maternal). Left to cherish his...