Obituaries

Robert Juarez

Robert Juarez

May 27, 2024

Robert Anthony Juarez, 43, passed away in his sleep on May 27, 2024. He was born May 9, 1981 in Temple, TX to Robert Juarez and Mary Luevano. He was the fourth of six brothers. He attended Waco schools. As a child, Robert loved to play with Ninja toys and watch Ninja movies. Growing up he hung out with his...

John Liendo

John Liendo

May 24, 2024

John Ortega Liendo February 4, 1942 - May 24, 2024 John O. Liendo, a beloved uncle, cousin, and friend to many in Waco, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, at his home with niece Stephanie Liendo by his side. John was born on February 4, 1942, in Speegleville to Saddey Ortega and Bill Liendo. John was employed at several...

Erlinda Romero Dimas

Erlinda Romero Dimas

May 23, 2024

Erlinda Romero Dimas of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on May 23, 2024. Born on July 27, 1933, to Flavio and Maria Romero, she was the second of ten children. She was proud to be a fourth- generation Texan and except for a brief stint in Corsicana, she grew up and lived her whole...

Tommy Estes

Tommy Estes

May 23, 2024

Tommy Jene Estes, Sr. Tommy Jene Estes, Sr. was born in Mt. Calm, Texas on January 16, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Zudie Estes; three brothers, A.T., Joe, Jr., and Watford; and one sister, Eloise McBride. He and his family moved to Hillsboro, Texas in 1929. Tommy attended school in Hillsboro, Hubbard, Mart, Waco,...

George Simpson

George Simpson

May 23, 2024

George Ray Simpson, 88 of Lorena, passed away on May 23, 2024 at his home in Lorena. Visitation will be at 9:30 am on Thursday May 30th at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. George was born in Waco, Texas to Homer Joel Simpson & Gladys Rose Snelson, on March 2, 1936. He was educated in Waco, Texas. George married...

Jose Martinez Ortiz

Jose Martinez Ortiz

May 18, 2024

Jose Antonio Martinez Ortiz, de 43 anos, fallecio el sabado 18 de mayo en un hospital local. Jose nacio en el Naranjo La Mision Hidalgo, Mexico. Sus padres los senores Segundo Martinez Hernandez, y Aristea Ortiz Guerrero. Atendio la escuela primaria Cuitlaituac en Colonia las Limas Zimapan Hidalgo. En mayo del 1996 llego a garden city, Kansas, y alli vivio...

Darrell Sturgeon

Darrell Sturgeon

May 18, 2024

Darrell (AL) Sturgeon of Waco Texas fell asleep in death on May 18, 2024 at 86 years old. Al was born on May 15, 1938 to Albert & Emma Sturgeon in Cobden, Illinois. Al is survived by his wife Eva Patricia Stubbs Sturgeon. They married July 19, 1959 and had three children: Debby, Terry, and Dana. He was a loved...

Donald Fouts

Donald Fouts

May 18, 2024

Donald Clayson Fouts went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the age of 86. He was born to Clayson Fouts and Nettie Mae Williams on September 18, 1937. Donald graduated from Waco High School in 1955. He attended TCU for a year. He joined the Navy June of 1956. After four years he was...

Gilbert Sauseda, Jr.

Gilbert Sauseda, Jr.

May 14, 2024

Gilbert Sauseda, Jr. February 18, 1970- May 14, 2024 Gilbert Sauseda, Jr., 54, of Belton passed away on May 14, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be 10 A.M. Friday May 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Waco, with Father Benjie Magnaye officiating. The reception will follow in the Knights...

Joseph B. Nemmer

Joseph B. Nemmer

May 13, 2024

Joe Nemmer September 12,1943 - May 13, 2024 Joe Nemmer, 80, of Waco, passed away May 13, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Services will be Tuesday, May 21st 12:30 pm at St. Louis Catholic Church, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation and rosary will be Monday, May 20th from 6-8:00 pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Joe was born...

Susan  La Fountain

Susan La Fountain

May 12, 2024

Susan Jane Sudduth LaFountain, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend entered the kingdom of the Lord on the morning of May 12, 2024. She was born to Walter and Betty Sudduth on May 1,1948. She grew up in Lott, Texas with her sister Cynthia and brother Walter and later had a half-brother Hailey. She was a baton twirler...

Ernest Loa

Ernest Loa

May 12, 2024

Ernest Joe Loa, Sr. May 25, 1943 – May 12, 2024 Ernest Joe Loa, Sr., 80, of Waco, Texas passed away at his home May 12, 2024. Services will be on Saturday, June 1st at 11am at Oakcrest Funeral Home followed by burial at Rosemond Cemetery. The visitation will be Friday, May 31st from 6 to 8pm at Oakcrest Funeral...

James Wood Henson

James Wood Henson

May 7, 2024

James Wood Henson, born February 21, 1936, passed away on May 7, 2024 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Eleanor Henson. He is survived by his current wife, Mary Evelyn Hupp;; a good friend and neighbor, Dennis Grimland; family friend, David Darwin; a nephew in Virginia; a sister in...

Lupe T. Perez

Lupe T. Perez

May 7, 2024

Lupe T. Perez of Waco passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She decided to stop dialysis, her words "I've beyond lived my life. Time to go home." Lupe was born in Rosebud, TX to father Rutilio Torres (passed) and mother Francisca Torres (passed) on October 20, 1937. Lupe moved to Waco many years ago....

Jose Monreal

Jose Monreal

May 6, 2024

Jose Monreal Vazquez passed away at the age of 43 on May 6, 2024. Jose was born in Pino Zacatecas, Mexico on March 19, 1980. When Jose came to the US the first job they had to offer was roofing and construction, he went for it and fell in love. Jose had been roofing for 20+ years and he eventually...

Alan Perez

Alan Perez

May 6, 2024

Alan was born February 3, 1992, in Edinburg, Texas, to Juan Antonio Perez and San Juana Eguia. Alan passed away on May 06, 2024, after being in critical condition from a car accident he was involved in on April 20, 2024. He was the life of the party, always laughing, joking, and dancing. An avid sports enthusiast, he especially enjoyed...

Allyne Cook

Allyne Cook

May 5, 2024

Bellmead, TX - Allyne Erma Childs Cook passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her residence, The Atrium of Bellmead. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday May 22, 2024 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX, with a brief graveside ceremony to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S.5th Street Waco, TX. A visitation will...

Ardas Alexander

Ardas Alexander

May 5, 2024

Ardas Glenn Alexander, Sr. passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 due to complications from numerous health issues. Ardas was born in Longview, Texas on January 6, 1951 to parents Zelma Herrell and Stephen Alexander, both deceased. Both of his siblings, Edna Price and James Smith, were very close to Ardas and are no longer with us as well. We...

Patricia Phillips

Patricia Phillips

May 4, 2024

Patricia G. Phillips, born Patricia Poston on January 18, 1942, in Pineville, Louisiana, passed away May 4, 2024, in Waco, Texas at the age of 82. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Known for her kind and funny personality, Pat leaves behind a legacy of warmth and laughter....

David Brydon, Jr.

David Brydon, Jr.

May 2, 2024

David Van George Brydon, Jr. was born to David and Sara Lou Brydon of Jefferson City, Missouri, on May 2, 1966. He left this life on May 2, 2024 and is survived by his wife, Amy; seven children, Grace, Sarah and her husband Isaac, Jonathan and his wife Helen, Rebekah, Ruth, Isaiah and Joseph; mother, Sara; sister, Libby, her husband...

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