Obituaries

Jul 15, 2020

Mrs. Oralia H. Martinez, 83 of Moody, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Gatesville, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Father Albert Ruiz officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the funeral home. Oralia...

Jul 12, 2020

Montford "Monty" William Gonzalez, a long-time resident of Waco passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the age of 73. Monty was born in Bloomington, Indiana on December 3, 1946. He graduated from La Vega High School and attended Sam Houston State University. He worked in management for Lacy Feed Company, Texas Fireproof and Storage, and Tymco. He enjoyed...

Jul 7, 2020

On July 7th at 6:30p.m. our beloved, Christine Ybarra 63, passed away.   She was escorted by Christ the King where the celebration started immediately.  She passed peacefully and comforted by her loving family at her side until the very end. She is preceded in death by her parents Pablo & Lilly Olivarez and brother, David Olivarez....

Jul 6, 2020

Jose Angel Hernandez, 73, of Waco, passed away on July 6, 2020 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2020, at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Jazo as celebrant. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 12, with Rosary being recited by...

Jul 5, 2020

Jeanne Diane Smith, age 75, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Waco, Texas. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2020 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Walnut Springs, Texas. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to service. Jeanne was born August 23, 1944 to Ira T and Lillie Smith in Waco, Texas. She was a longtime resident...

Jul 5, 2020

JoAnn Jander, 85, passed away, peacefully, on Sunday, July 5 in Waco, Texas. JoAnn was the only child born to Gus and Hazel Phillips of Clifton, Texas on September 17, 1934.  She graduated from Waco High School. She married Clarence Jander on July 25, 1953.  They had two children and were members of St. Mark Lutheran Church of Waco...

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Gilbert Ramirez, 65 of Waco, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. There will be a rosary held on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Gilbert was born on July 2, 1954 to Domasio and Gabriella Ramirez in Waco, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Waco, Texas. He was a...

Jun 24, 2020

Pauline (Polly) T. Page of Waco passed away on June 24, 2020. Private services will be held at Rosemond Cemetery. Polly was born Oct 1, 1923 to Bert and Annie Polson in Grandview Texas. The family moved to Corsicana where she graduated from Corsicana High School. Polly later graduated from Beautician School as well as Miss Abby's Business School in...

Jun 22, 2020

Jun 21, 2020

David Ray Harris Sr. passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Waco Memorial Park.

David was born July 31, 1945 to Johnnie and Emma Harris in Waco, Texas. He was a hard-working man, who loved...

Jun 21, 2020

Jun 18, 2020

Thomas McKinley Criswell II was born December 31st, 1959 in Marlin, Texas to Thomas McKinley Criswell Sr. and Wanda Harper Criswell. Tom graduated from Marlin High School in 1978. He was a member of the Lion's Club and an active member of the Marlin Country Club, where he served on the board for many years. He was also a member...

Jun 13, 2020

Jun 12, 2020

Kay passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at home with loved ones by her side. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Graveside service will be Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Moody Cemetery.

Kay is survived by her...

Jun 10, 2020

Josephine Scharlz Newman died on June 10, 2020, in McLennan County, Texas.

Josephine was born to John Scharlz and Willie Mae Scharlz on October 14, 1919 in McLennan County, Texas where she lived her entire life. She married Floyd B. Newman, who preceded her on June 23, 1976. Josephine was also preceded in death by...

Jun 8, 2020

Elise Pietzsch, 98, of Waco, Texas passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Brazos of Waco.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 12, 2020 with Pastor Kelsey Fitting-Snyder officiating from St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held at the Mausoleum Chapel at Waco Memorial Park, Thursday, June 11, 2020...

Jun 7, 2020

Jun 6, 2020

Patricia Ann Breedlove passed from this life on the morning of Saturday June 6, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Pat was born in Woodbury, Texas on October 15, 1936 to Malcolm and Blanche Girault. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, Bobby J Breedlove.

Pat leaves behind two sons, their spouses and children, and...

Jun 3, 2020

May 31, 2020

Carolyn Holford, age 91, of Waco, TX passed from this life to her heavenly home on May 31, 2020. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 8, 2020 at 2 pm at Waco Memorial Park.

Carolyn was born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX on July 1, 1928, the only child of proud parents Roland Lee Holford...