Obituaries

Dorothy Grace

Dorothy Grace

Dec 5, 2020

Dorothy M. Grace was born December 6, 1930, in Wellington, Texas, the second of four children born to Lena and Miller Floyd Cason. She died Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Dallas Texas after a long battle with a series of ailments. She was preceded in death by her husband, B. Gene Grace, her parents, and her sister, Donetia Griffith. Dorothy...

Lucille  Castillo

Lucille Castillo

Nov 30, 2020

On Monday, November 30th, Lucille Hernandez Castillo, 92, passed away. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Lucille was born October 25, 1928 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Fannie and Agustin Hernandez. She lived in Fayetteville, Arkansas until 1944, then moved to Waco, Texas where she resided until her death. Lucille was active in St. Mary’s and...

Mary Clark

Mary Clark

Nov 30, 2020

Mary Katherine (Rut) Clark of Waco, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born July 21, 1944 in Marlin, Texas, one of eleven children to the late John and Mary ( Afinowicz) Rut. Mary and Dennis Clark were united in marriage on April 29, 1961 at St....

Robert Ming

Robert Ming

Nov 30, 2020

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Mary Beth Simcik Pankratz

Mary Beth Simcik Pankratz

Nov 27, 2020

Mary Beth Simcik Pankratz August 28, 1952 – November 27, 2020 Mary Elizabeth Simcik Pankratz was born to John Cecil and Mary Lee (Marak) Simcik in Waco and named in honor of her grandmothers. She was the first girl born into the Simcik lineage in six generations . She attended Waco schools and graduated from Richfield High in 1970. She...

Jeronimo Palacios

Jeronimo Palacios

Nov 26, 2020

Jeronimo Suarez Palacios, 69, de Waco, Texas fallecio el Jueves dia 26 de Noviembre , 2020 en su residencia, rodeado por su amable familia. Servicio de funeral sera alas 4 pm el Martes 1 de Diciembre 2020 en la Capilla de OakCrest funeral Home, con el Pastor Hilliel Martin oficiando. El velorio sera el Lunes de 6 a 8 pm,...

Gregory  Demaria

Gregory Demaria

Nov 25, 2020

Gregory De Maria, 64, of Waco, Texas, passed away November 25, 2020, at home. There will be a celebration of life, held at a later, safer date for friends and family. Greg was born November 22, 1956, in Waco, Texas, the son of the late Tony De Maria Jr. and Lillie De Maria. Greg was full of life, love and...

Barbara Joan Mccorkle

Barbara Joan Mccorkle

Nov 13, 2020

Barbara “Joan” (Hurlbert) McCorkle of Waco, Texas went to be with the Lord November 13, 2020 at Providence Park, St. Catherine’s Center, surrounded by her family and their wonderful staff members. A private graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 18 at Rosemound Cemetery with the Bishop Ryan Young officiating. Barbara was born May 16, 1935 in...

Tena Deiterman

Tena Deiterman

Nov 12, 2020

Claudia Ernestine Deiterman (Tena), of Waco, beloved Mother and wife, joined her husband of 52 years. He passed on November 8, 2020. She passed four days later on November 12, 2020. She entered this world on February 4, 1945, born to William (Ernest) Bruner and Aline Bruner (Jordan). She is survived by her sons, Jerry Deiterman of Austin, Texas, William...

Donald Contreras

Donald Contreras

Nov 11, 2020

Donald was born in Hamlin, Texas, the son of Trine Leon Contreras and Rachel Martinez Contreras. He was preceded in death by his parents and an older brother, Trine Contreras. He was also preceded in death by his constant companion, Esther. Donald is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Fernando Contreras, Skeeter Callahan, Stephen Callahan, and Rane Callahan; daughters, Adriana...

Harry H. Beyer

Harry H. Beyer

Nov 10, 2020

Harry H. Beyer of Waco, passed away on November 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday receiving “181” birthday cards from around the world. Harry was born in Dallas, Texas to Ernest Beyer, Jr and Eunice Sligar Beyer on August 28, 1930. After graduating from Sunset High...

Tomas Treto Trinidad

Tomas Treto Trinidad

Nov 8, 2020

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Robert F. Deiterman

Robert F. Deiterman

Nov 8, 2020

Robert Francis Deiterman, 85, of Waco, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on November 8, 2020. He entered this world on August 20, 1935, born to Louis and Otillia Deiterman. He is survived by his Wife Claudia E. Deiterman of Waco, Texas, Sister Ann Tschoerner of Paris, Texas, Sons Jerry Deiterman of Austin, Texas, William and Laura...

Anthony Paul Tristan

Anthony Paul Tristan

Nov 5, 2020

Anthony Paul Tristan, 37, passed away November 5, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 16 at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. He was born Dec. 1, 1983 to A.P. and Esther (Aviles) Tristan. He graduated from Waco High School. His family loved him and will miss him dearly. Anthony was...

Arthur L. Lucas

Arthur L. Lucas

Nov 4, 2020

Memorial service for Arthur Lowell Lucas Jr., who passed away November 4, 2020, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Hewitt Community Church, 212 Kiowa Trail. Arthur was born February 1. 1943 in Huntington, West Virginia to Arthur Lowell Lucas and Betty Louise Midkiff. Arthur had three siblings: a brother, Thomas Earl Lucas, and two sisters, Patricia Ann...

Irma Jewel Ferguson

Irma Jewel Ferguson

Nov 4, 2020

Irma Jewel (Coker) Ferguson, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family in Wharton, Texas. Jewel was born in Mart, Texas on June 6th, 1922. Her parents were Robert Monroe Coker and Willie Cotton Coker. She married the love of her life, Bill Ferguson on February 18th, 1953. They were married 58...

Johnny F. Johnson

Johnny F. Johnson

Nov 3, 2020

Johnny Fred Johnson, 91, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, services will be private. Johnny was born December 25, 1928, in Turnersville, Texas, in Coryell County, to Johnny Sanford Johnson and Bertha Landfried Johnson. He graduated from Crawford High School in 1946. Johnny married Sadie Williams on August 14, 1948, in Waco. He spent...

Doreen Nanette Keeton

Doreen Nanette Keeton

Nov 2, 2020

Doreen Keeton, 57, of Waco passed away suddenly on November 2, 2020 at her home. Services will be at 11 am on Monday at OakCrest funeral home. Burial will follow at Oakwood cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Doreen was born on October 10, 1963 in Orange County, California to Billy Jones and...

Michael J. Sodek

Michael J. Sodek

Nov 1, 2020

Michael John Sodek, age 57, of Bruceville, TX, passed away on Sunday November 1, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Memorial service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Renew Church in Waco, 6509 Bosque Blvd, with Pastor Jim Daniels officiating....

Beatrice Hurtado

Beatrice Hurtado

Oct 24, 2020

Beatrice Yglecias Hurtado November 19, 1926 October 24, 2020 Beatrice Yglecias Hurtado, 93, of Waco, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 24. Graveside services will be at 1:00pm Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, October, 28, 2020 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Mrs. Hurtado was born November 19, 1926 in...