Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 28, 2020

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...

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...

Dec 27, 2020

Virgie Lea Ludwig, 90 of Waco, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. Graveside service will be 2 PM Monday, January 4, 2021 at China Spring Cemetery. Virgie was born on November 22, 1930 to Henry and Emma (Conrad) Buro in China Spring, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Waco. Virgie attended school in China Spring, Texas. She worked as...

Dec 25, 2020

Hermelinda “Linda” Arauz Gandulla de Black, 73, of Lorena Texas, retiree of Lorena ISD, went to meet Our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 25, 2020, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center of complications related to cancer.

Hermelinda was born on April 27, 1947, to parents Santos Arauz and Adorada Gandulla of El Rosario, Penonome, Panama. Hermelinda was raised with her...

Dec 24, 2020

Patsy Ruth Baker, 79, Went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2020 in Waco, Texas. She was born July 25, 1941, the daughter of William and Jane Perkins in Haskell, Texas. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents William j. Perkins, Jane Perkins, the love of her life her husband of 65 years Clarence Baker, her beloved...

Dec 22, 2020

Erma Williams Sharpless, age 86, a resident of Hewitt, Texas, passed away Tuesday morning in a Temple nursing home.  Born August 23, 1934 in Waco, TX, she had married Samuel G. Williams in March of 1951 and was a long-time employee of the Waco Tribune Herald.  She later married C.C. Sharpless in 1981.  In 1998, she retired and moved...

Dec 21, 2020

Dec 19, 2020

Caroline Patricia (Johnson) Ogden, age 74, a resident of Cedar Park, TX, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2020.   Born in Pittsburg, PA, she was adopted by Alva & Eleanor Johnson along with her two brothers, Ronald and Richard Johnson and was raised in Charlottesville, Virginia.  In 1971, she moved to Texas where she taught Home Economics at China Springs...

Dec 18, 2020

Margaret Claire Dean, age 80, a resident of Robinson, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 in a local nursing home.  Born in Newton Falls, Ohio, she moved with her family to the Waco area in 1970.  Margaret had worked for Owen's-Illinois for over 30 years before retiring.

She is survived by her son, John Dean of Hewitt,...

Dec 17, 2020

Karan McLarty, age 79, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, passed from this earth on December 17, 2020, after a brief but courageous fight against cancer. Funeral services will be at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 2:00 PM. Revs. Brad Brittain and Bob Rainey will officiate.

Karan was born to...

Dec 17, 2020

Frances Evelyn Clemons, 85, of Waco, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 in a nursing home in Waco. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Monday, December 21, 2020 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, December 21st at the funeral home. Mrs....