Find a loved one

Obituaries

Ruby Ann Strange

Ruby Ann Strange

Jan 12, 2021

Ruby Ann Strange, 108 of Waco, passed away January 12, 2021. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, at the funeral home. Ruby was born on March 29, 1912 to E. A. and Maude (Grayson) Meyer in Lacy Lakeview, Texas. She...

Forrest Gene Benthul

Forrest Gene Benthul

Jan 12, 2021

Forrest Gene Benthul, 81, known to everyone as Gene (or Pop), passed away quietly in his sleep in Lorena, TX on Tuesday January 12th. He was born in Lindale, TX, the middle son of Harless Eugene Benthul and Louise Fouse Benthul. Gene spent his early childhood years in Longview, TX before the family moved to Dallas in 1947. Gene graduated...

Henry Eugene Patterson

Henry Eugene Patterson

Jan 11, 2021

Henry Eugene Patterson, of Waco, TX passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at age 93. Graveside services will be celebrated at 2 pm on Friday, January 15th at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco with Father Joe Geleney. Henry was born the son of Lowery E and Laura Ethel (Smith) Patterson on January 27, 1927 in McGregor, TX. He joined...

Jolene Burton Price

Jolene Burton Price

Jan 9, 2021

Jolene Burton Price, 81, of Waco, Texas, died on January 9, 2021 after a brief and unexpected illness. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Waco Memorial Park. All are welcome. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Jolene, born May 12, 1939, grew up...

Allen Mitchell

Allen Mitchell

Jan 9, 2021

Allen Dois ''Mitch'' Mitchell of Mart, TX, a graduate of University High School in Waco, and Bristol College in Virginia.  Huge NASCAR fan and Salvation Army volunteer.  After living out of the State for several decades, he retired and moved to Mart to live a more simple life.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Mitchell, and...

Felipe Sanchez, Jr.

Felipe Sanchez, Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

Felipe Sanchez Jr., 96, of Waco, Texas went to be with our Lord on the evening of Sunday January 3, 2021. He will be missed by many and was loved by all. Visitation and Prayer Services, at Connally/Compton, will be celebrated on Thursday Evening, January 14, 2021 with visitation at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a Prayer Vigil beginning...

Glenn Nelson Schoellkopf

Glenn Nelson Schoellkopf

Jan 3, 2021

Glenn Nelson Schoellkopf of Temple TX, passed on January 3, 2021 at the age of 91, after a long battle with complications with COPD/Pneumonia underlying complication with COVID-19. Graveside service will be Saturday, January 9th at 10 AM. Oakwood Cemetery with Reverend David Cozart officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 6-8PM at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Glenn...

Joseph Michael Ocasio

Joseph Michael Ocasio

Jan 3, 2021

Joseph passed away Sunday 1/3/21 in San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by his children Bryson 15, Braylon and Branson 11, and Braxton 5. He leaves behind his mother Cynthia Reyes Ocasio, father Jose Ocasio Velez, sister Ciara and brother Jeffrey, paternal grandparents Cesar Ocasio Santa and Elba Velez Berrios, former wife the love of his life Laura Ocasio, along...

Jerald Fritze

Jerald Fritze

Jan 1, 2021

Charles was born in Waco, Texas to Jerald and Mary Beth Fritze. He became a small business owner is his home city. He owned and operated Charles Fritze Autos for 36 years alongside his wife Therasa, before retiring in 2019. He is preceded in death by his Father Jerald Fritze and Mother Mary Beth. He is survived by his...

Jerraldine Magerstadt

Jerraldine Magerstadt

Jan 1, 2021

Jerraldine Dorice Magerstadt, 90, of Decatur, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on March 13, 1931. Jerraldine graduated from High School.

She was married to Ernest Alvin Magerstadt on August 10, 1950, in Belton, Tx. Jerraldine worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company until she was married.

...

Fr. Stephen Jasso, Tor

Fr. Stephen Jasso, Tor

Jan 1, 2021

The body of Father Jasso will be received at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2021 at All Saints Catholic Church. Father Manuel Holguin, pastor of All Saints, will receive the body. The Rite will include a brief reading of Scripture and a homily. People may be present wearing masks and social distancing.

On Monday, February 22, Father...

Henry Brown

Henry Brown

Jan 1, 2021

Henry Victor “Vic” Brown, 86, of Bosqueville, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Vic was born October 3, 1934 in Hill County, TX to Harry Victor and Etta Mozelle Sartor Brown and grew up in Birome and Abbott, graduating from Abbott High School in 1952.

On November 20, 1954, Vic...

Lillian Satterfield

Lillian Satterfield

Dec 29, 2020

Lillian Jeanne Satterfield was known by Lil or Lilly to her family and friends. Born June 26th, 1936 in Santa Monica, California to Archie and Evelyn Roberts. Lil had one sister, Patricia, and three children, four step children, seven grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Lil lived in Riverside, California and was married to Lawson Robert “Bob” Satterfield in 1975...

Elizabeth Hein

Elizabeth Hein

Dec 29, 2020

Elizabeth Ann ''Liz'' Hein, age 79, a resident of Hewitt, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 in a local hospital.   Born September 12, 1941 in a boxcar in Sedwick County, Kansas, she married Vernon L. Hein in 1969.   Liz worked as a dental receptionist for many years and loved to fish and spend time with her sons and...

Aurora Atilano Mckee

Aurora Atilano Mckee

Dec 28, 2020

Aurora Atilano McKee, 95 of Waco, passed away December 28, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjie officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the funeral home. Aurora was born on June 9, 1925 to...

William Hood

William Hood

Dec 27, 2020

Bill passed away at 11:30 PM on Sunday, December 27th - Dad was at home with his family.  His wish was to pass in the beautiful home that he and his wife, Lou, had built and Dad was very much aware of his surroundings at the end.   He had received Christ at a young age and was the spiritual leader...

Get Notified

OBITUARY NOTIFICATIONS

Subscribe to get new obituary notifications as
 Waco Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremations posts obituaries & tributes

GriefSteps Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Contact Us