Obituaries
Steven Rocha
Oct 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Rocha, who passed away peacefully, October 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 27, 1983, in Laredo, Texas. His journey led him to Waco in 2005, where he met his beloved wife, Maria Martinez. They shared countless joyful moments throughout their 18 years of...
Brenda Concepcion Boyd
Oct 21, 2023
Brenda Concepcion Boyd departed Earth on Saturday, October 21, 2023 to be with the Lord. The family will hold a private graveside service for Brenda’s interment. She was born in Siuna, Nicaragua on March 24, 1951. Brenda came to the United States with her parents as a teenager, and she was blessed to have profound memories of both countries. Brenda...
Janet Moore
Oct 3, 2023
Janet Elaine Hill Moore of Elm Mott, TX passed away on Oct. 3, 2023 in a Lubbock hospital following an extended illness.
Jan was born September 7,1954 in Pasadena, TX to Ray “Bubba” Hill and Nelda Jean Gunn Hill. She attended school in Galena Park, New Braunfels, and graduated from Rogers High School in 1973.
Jan worked many years for...
Steve DeLeon
Oct 1, 2023
Steve DeLeon, 86, passed away October 1, 2023. He was born December 26, 1936, in Waco, to Dolores Maciel and German DeLeon. He grew up in Waco and moved to Dallas in 1972.
He began working at Scottish Rite Hospital in the Environmental Services department, where he worked for 20 years. He also worked at Baylor Hospital in Dallas for 15 years. He retired in 2005...
Tomas Julian Ramirez
Oct 1, 2023
Tomas Julian Ramirez, age 2 months, of Waco passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at McLane's Children's Hospital. His brief but precious life will be honored and celebrated with a vigil and visitation on Thursday, October 5 from 9am to 11am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 1:30pm in the chapel followed by a service...
Gracie Faye Baker
Oct 1, 2023
Gracie Faye Lewis Baker, 78, of Waco, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Services will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 11:00am, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a brief graveside service, with Larry McDonald officiating.
Gracie spent many years married to Jay Baker, and they were the greatest...
Richard Earl Thomas
Sep 26, 2023
Richard Earl Thomas, 62, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Dallas. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service in the Waco Memorial Reception Center. On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM, Richard will be laid to rest at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery....
Edward Leroy Cryer
Sep 23, 2023
Edward Leroy Cryer, affectionately known to all that knew him as PAPA, passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 100 on September 23, 2023, in his home where he had built a lifetime of cherished memories.
Born on April 23, 1923, in Kankakee, Illinois, PAPA was the son of Arthur & Josephine Cryer and brother to Donald and Bernie...
Armelita Darlene Carrillo
Sep 23, 2023
Armelita Darlene Carrillo, at the age of 68, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 3, 1955, in Gatesville, Texas to John Mendoza and Febe Alvarado.
A Celebration of Life for Armelita will be held with a visitation on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 6:00pm-8:00pm...
Kathryn Louise Gillum
Sep 22, 2023
Kathryn Louise Gillum, 83, of Bellmead, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10am Friday, September 29, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Hughie Gillum...
Beverly Jean Donaldson
Sep 20, 2023
Beverly Jean Donaldson, 78, of Hewitt, Texas, died at home in Conroe, Texas surrounded by her family on September 20, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 Interstate 35 S., Waco, TX 76706.
Beverly, the third of four daughters, was born in Akron, Ohio in...
Betty Jo Williams
Sep 15, 2023
Betty Jo Oleta Hambrick Williams, 89, of Woodway passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be Friday, September 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Mausoleum Chapel at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 12:00 PM.
Betty was born December 6, 1933 in Abilene, Texas to...
Douglas Eugene Stukes
Sep 9, 2023
Douglas Eugene Stukes, age 76, a resident of Eddy, Texas went home to be with Jesus on September 9, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Eddy, 100 Washington St., Eddy, Texas 76524.
He was born January 3,...
Joe Dennis Cisneros
Sep 8, 2023
Joe Dennis Cisneros, 60, of Waco passed away at his home on Friday, September 8, 2023. Graveside services will be Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10am at Waco Memorial Park with Deacon Richard Menchaca officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, September 14 from 6pm to 8pm with the Rosary to be recited at 7pm in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral...
Marsha Elizabeth Snider (Sedberry)
Aug 28, 2023
Marsha Elizabeth (Sedberry) Snider, 79, of Woodway, Texas, passed from this life on Monday, August 28th. She was living at Henderson Health & Rehab in Henderson, Texas.
Marsha was born January 16, 1944 in Waco, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas D. Sedberry and Merle E. Sedberry, and her daughter, Juli B. Sipes.
Survivors include her...
Irmgard Fischer Cook
Aug 27, 2023
Irmgard Fisher Cook of Waco, Texas passed away due to a long-term illness at the age of 85 years. Her life will be remembered and celebrated in a service Friday, September 15 at 6pm in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the service until 8pm.
Irmgard Fisher was born in Neu Ulm Germany, to a...
Eduardo Acevedo León
Aug 26, 2023
Eduardo Acevedo-León, of Waco, Texas, formerly of Santurce, Puerto Rico, passed away Saturday, August, 26, 2023 at home with family at his side. Services will be Thursday, August 31st, 6pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Williams officiating.
Eduardo was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Amada Laboy. After growing up on the island, Eduardo enlisted in the...
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...
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