Gary Lynn Brown
Mar 27, 2026
Gary Lynn Brown, 60, of Waco, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2026. Gary was born on July 20, 1965, in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Connally High School and began a dedicated career working for the City of Waco as a heavy equipment operator. He also worked as an irrigation technician at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course, retiring after more...
Angelina Deyoung (Ochoa)
Mar 27, 2026
Angelina (Ochoa) DeYoung, age 85, passed away on March 27, 2026. Born April 5, 1940, in Waco, Texas,to Luther and Frances Ochoa. Angelina lived in Waco, Texas, and was a generous, faithful, cherished, devoted, kind-hearted, adventurous, hard-working, selfless, and humorous woman whose presence brought comfort and strength to those who knew her. After this introduction, she will be lovingly remembered...
Vivian Almanza Powers
Mar 23, 2026
Vivian Almanza Powers passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at home in Waco, Texas, surrounded by her daughter, Annie, and her son, Christopher. She was born November 8, 1953, in Waco, Texas, at Hillcrest to Herbert and Dolores (Lopez) Almanza. Vivian will be remembered as a hard-working, beloved, resilient, selfless, and generous woman whose steady presence meant so much...
John Montan Vassar
Mar 23, 2026
John Montan Vassar, age 95, of Wimberley, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. John was born on September 16, 1930, to Robert A. Vasser and Thelma M. Vasser, both of whom preceded him in death. John was proud to be a member of Mission High School's ROTC program in San Francisco, CA. He took the program very seriously...
Jeremy Clayton Rainer
Mar 22, 2026
Jeremy Clayton Rainer was born on August 25, 1977, in Waco, Texas, and passed away on March 22, 2026, after an unexpected battle with brain cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose life was marked by love, perseverance, and kindness.
Jeremy shared 28 years of marriage with his wife, Jeri Rainer, whom he met in high school...
Sharon Marie Smith
Mar 22, 2026
Sharon Marie Smith, 49, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in Waco, Texas, surrounded by family and staff who loved her. She was born on November 6, 1976, in St. Petersburg, Florida. From a young age, Sharon had a deep love for all animals, with a special affinity for dogs. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family at...
Cora Jayne Kimble
Mar 20, 2026
Cora Jayne Kimble, of Waco, born May 11, 1970, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband and friends she loved so much, Friday, March 20, 2026.
Cora always said that she didn't want a room full of long faces and people crying; she wanted a room full of people who remembered her for the person she was, as she kept to...
Loraine Fredaline Rahenkamp
Mar 19, 2026
Loraine Fredaline Rahenkamp (Howk) born on September 4, 1932, in Liberal, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in Red Oak, Texas. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was a testament to family, generosity, and community.
Loraine spent her early years attending schools in Kansas. In 1968, she moved to Waco, Texas, where she...
Elizabeth Anne Verbsky
Mar 16, 2026
Elizabeth Anne Verbsky passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on November 1, 1934, in New York, she was a resident of Groesbeck, Texas.
Diep Thi Nguyen
Mar 14, 2026
Diep Thi Nguyen passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on December 31, 1950, and was a resident of Woodway, Texas.
Samantha Margi Lugo-Principe (Riggins)
Mar 13, 2026
Samantha Margi (Riggins) Lugo-Principe, age 54, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at The University Medical Center of El Paso.
A devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Samantha’s life was defined by her unwavering dedication to those she loved. She found her greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life: a profound love for music, singing, and dancing, and a...
Ismael Torres Almanza
Mar 13, 2026
Ismael Torres Almanza passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 13, 2026. Ismael was born on June 17, 1933, in Hallsburg, Texas, to Juan C. Almanza and Adelaida Almanza. He graduated from West High School, and attended Alpine Junior College. He served in the Navy as a Patrol Squadron SEVEN and was stationed at many Navy Bases all...
Juan Adrian Gonzalez
Mar 12, 2026
Juan Adrian Gonzalez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on August 12, 1947, in McAllen, Texas, to Mariano Gonzalez and Manuela Rivera.
Juan’s greatest joy in life was his family—especially his grandchildren, who were the light of his world. His deep love for his wife,...
Thomas Allen Powell
Mar 12, 2026
Thomas Allen Powell entered into the presence of our Lord on March 12, 2026, with family present as he peacefully passed from this life into eternal life in heaven with his Father God at the age of 97. He was born July 1, 1928 and grew up in New Albany, MS. He married his love, Anna Burns Powell, on August...
Manuel Dominguez
Mar 8, 2026
Manuel Dominguez was born on June 29, 1944, to his beloved parents, Julian and Valentina Flores Dominguez in Marlin, Texas. Manuel played football during school, graduating from China Spring High School in 1962. Manuel earned (studied) his bachelor degree (in academic field) from The University of Texas in San Antonio. Manuel was a brilliant student who excelled in the classroom...
Norman Bruce Woods
Mar 8, 2026
Norman Bruce Woods, 82, of Waco passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. A graveside service with military honors will be Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00am at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Norman was born to Alvin Otto Woods and Bonnie Eloise Adamson Woods on January 13, 1944, in Berkeley, California. He graduated from Ganesha High School in Pomona,...
Nita Gayle Ray
Mar 8, 2026
Nita (Cox) Ray, 73, of Waco, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 8, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Lunch reception to follow.
Nita was born October 29, 1952, in Waco, Texas, to Dale and Barbara Cox. She graduated...
Norma Gepner
Mar 5, 2026
Norma Gene Gepner, 83, of Eddy, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service will be held in her honor on March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Joyce McLaughlin Officiating.
She was born in Stockton, California, on August...
