Obituaries
Princeton DeShawn Awbrey
Aug 24, 2023
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Princeton De’Shawn Awbrey, 33, passed away August 24, 2023, in tragic accident, in Waco, Texas. He was born December 20, 1989, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was the beloved son of Francie “Terre´” Awbrey and Jackie Lee Melvin.
Princeton was a remarkable individual who lived life to the fullest and was known for his...
Victor Manuel Sandoval Arratia
Aug 5, 2023
Victor Manuel Sandoval, 61, of Waco passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, August 16 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, with a brief service beginning at 6pm.
Sr. Sandoval was born September 25, 1961 in Rio Grande Zacatecas Mexico to Manuel Sandoval Salcedo and Amanda Arratia...
Jeffrey Lester Frerichs
Aug 4, 2023
Jeffrey Lester Frerichs, a lifetime mechanic, and resident of Nocona, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2023 in Robinson surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held on August 10, 2023 from 6pm-8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home at 6623 S. IH 35, Robinson, TX 76706. A Celebration of Life...
Tommie Lyverne Zahorik
Aug 1, 2023
Tommie Zahorik,99, of Bruceville passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 1, 2023.
Tommie was born in Hillsboro, Texas on March 3, 1924, to Leslie Allen and Annie Mae Wood. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1942. She met the love of her life, Gordon Zahorik, a Ft. Hood soldier, as she was walking home...
Mary E. Graham
Jul 29, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mary E. Graham, age 77 of Waco, Texas. She passed away at an inpatient hospice facility on July 29th, 2023, after a valiant fight with a rare sarcoma cancer. She was born on July 31st, 1945 to Robert Graham Jr (Bob) and Letha Hall Graham in Memphis, TX. Mary was well known...
Wanda Janell Tunmire
Jul 26, 2023
Wanda Janell Tunmire, 88, of Waco passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Services will be Monday, July 31, 2023 at 1PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 12PM, prior to the service.
Wanda was born July 2, 1935 in Lorena to Abe and Mildred Smith. She attended Waco schools where she met Earl Lee Tunmire, Sr. They...
Donna Raye Page (Ledbetter)
Jul 15, 2023
Donna Page, 68, of Woodway, passed away on July 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Per Donna's wishes, a memorial service will not be held.
Donna was born on March 29, 1955 in Waco, to Wilfred and Frances Ledbetter. Donna attended Waco schools and graduated from high school in Tennessee. On September 1, 1979, Donna married Mickey Page....
Patricia B. Wright
Jul 9, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Buchanan Wright announce her passing on Sunday July 09, 2023.
Patricia was born on February 05,1947 in Waco, Texas to Lt. Colonel Ulmer Lawson Buchanan (Jack) and Vivian Boyd Erklin Buchanan.
Patricia lived in Waco, Novato CA, Okinawa, Craig Air Force Base and Wiesbaden, Germany before her father retired from...
Brenda Joyce o'Leary
Jul 7, 2023
Brenda Joyce Threlkeld o’Leary, 72, of Waco passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Brenda was born June 8, 1951 in Waco to the late James Earl and Estherlene Florene (Rogas) Threlkeld. She attended school in Robinson, graduating in 1969. Brenda went on to become a travel agent, fulfilling the vacation dreams of many. She was an amazingly...
Concepcion Morin Almanza
Jul 6, 2023
Concepcion “Connie” Morin Almanza, 79, of Waco passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am on Thursday, July 13 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Pastor David Tenberg will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 12 from 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home.
Connie was born January...
Kenneth Louie Johnson
Jul 5, 2023
Kenneth Louie Johnson, aka “Pop”, 81, of Waco passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm Monday, July 10 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 11 at 10am Moody Cemetery.
Pop is survived by his son, David Johnson and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Alexis, Aaron, and Brandon; 12 great grandchildren; sister,...
David Torres Salinas
Jun 26, 2023
Mr. David Torres Salinas, 70, of Waco passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at his residence.
A graveside service with military honors will be 2:00 pm on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 Tx-195, Killeen, Texas 76542. All planning to attend should meet us at the cemetery at 1:45pm.
Visitation times for Mr....
Robbie Jean Williams
Jun 25, 2023
Robbie Jean Lochridge Williams, 95, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Grapevine, Texas. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 15 at 10am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. A meal and continued fellowship will follow in the Waco Memorial Reception Center.
Robbie was born on April 28, 1928 to Cooper and Zava...
Clifford V. Halstead
Jun 18, 2023
Clifford Vincent Halstead passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
“Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:23
Clifford was born on February 17, 1941, in Houston, TX to Maurine and Clifford Halstead Sr. He grew up in Corpus Christi, TX. He was drafted in the Army in 1963 and proudly served his country in...
Rheba Louise Kuehl
Jun 18, 2023
Rheba Kuehl, 101 yrs., passed from this life on Sunday, June 18 at her home on the family farm where she grew up with her mother, Mabel A. Mullens Rhodes, her father, Charles S. Rhodes, and her older brother, Edwin.
She graduated from Mart High School in 1940, and later received her RN at Scott and White in Temple.
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Jonathan Earl Trayler
Jun 16, 2023
Jonathan Earl Trayler, known by many as “Jake”, passed from this life at his home in Waco, TX on June 16, 2023. His death followed a five year, courageous, battle with cancer. He was 64 years old.
Jonathan was born November 4th, 1958, in Belton, Texas to David and Lessie B. Trayler. He was the first of a large family...
Kay Wells
Jun 9, 2023
Lynnette Kay Wells (known as Kay by family and friends) entered eternal joy, peace, and perfect love on June 9, 2023, after fighting the good fight, keeping the faith, and finishing her race. Born during World War II on December 27, 1941, in Waco, TX to Harry Ullrich and Lydia Grohowski Ullrich, Kay grew up with a tangible love of...
Robert Edward Burnett
Jun 5, 2023
Robert Edward Burnett (Bob), 61, passed away June 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on July 8, 2023, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S IH 35, Robinson, Texas 76706. You are invited to share memories of your time with Bob. Reception following.
Bob was born August 8, 1961, in Waco, Texas, to Clarence Edward Burnett and Rita Carol Burnett. He...
Yazmin Anahi Galvan
Jun 2, 2023
Yazmin Anahi Galvan, beloved baby girl of Ruby and Miguel Galvan of Marlin, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. Her short life will be honored privately by her family.
Marie Fuller
Jun 2, 2023
Marie Fuller, a devoted mother and proud Granny, was taken peacefully into God's hands at home on June 2nd, 2023. She was 56 years old.
She was born on September 3rd, 1966, in Richmond, Texas where she spent most of her early childhood. As a young adult Marie loved dancing and going out to the bars. She was a very...
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