Obituaries

Jul 8, 2022

Paul Teichelmann, 76, passed away on July 8, 2022.  Funeral services will be Friday, July 15, 2022 at 1PM with Wayne Williams officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Private family burial at Waco Memorial Park following the service. Paul graduated from Richfield High School and joined the Navy. After he...

Jul 5, 2022

Pauline Ortiz Castillo was preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano and Matilda Castillo; her son, Martin Vigil; granddaughter, Savanna N. Salinas; brothers, Paul Castillo, Peter Castillo; five sisters, Rosalia Longoria, Francis Ramos, Bobbie Pecina, Marcela Ramos, and Lenora Smith.

She is survived by four children, Dianne Salinas and husband Ricky, Linda Castillo and husband Alex Fuentes...

Jul 3, 2022

Bobby Gene Gilliland of McGregor, Texas received complete healing on July 3rd 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Visitation will be at 8:00am following the Celebration of life at 9:00am on Wednesday July 6, 2022 at Grace Gardens. The Interment will follow at 10:30am at the McGregor Cemetery.

He was preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2022

Donald Lee Thompson of Lorena passed away, Thursday June 30th, 2022. A visitation will be held Friday July 8th, 2022, from 6 - 8 PM with the funeral services taking place the following day, Saturday July 9th, 2022, at 11 AM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A more detailed obituary will be available at a later time.

Jun 28, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Faye Claridy, 64, of Mexia, passed peacefully from this life the morning of June 28th. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during her last days. Cindy was born on January 26, 1958, in Hillsboro, Texas to Carrol “Bud” and Wanda (Burgamy) Claridy. She was the fourth of five children.

Cindy...

Jun 28, 2022

Charles Bradley Brown (Brad) 63 of Speegleville passed away June 28,2022, at his home after a 3 year long battle with cancer. A visitation will be at 10:00am followed by a celebration of life at 11:00 on Monday July 11, 2022 at Highland Baptist Church Chapel with pastor Mark Wible officiating.

Brad was born on June 20,...

Jun 25, 2022

Dr. Marion Dean Castleberry, 71, of Hewitt, entered his heavenly reward on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  A Celebration of his life will be 2:00 pm, Friday, July 1st at First Baptist Waco.

Dr. Marion Dean Castleberry was born in Gilmer, Texas to Kenneth Leon Castleberry and Callie Faye Hill Castleberry on January 25, 1951. He...

Jun 25, 2022

Eugene Saul, 69, of Waco, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Eugene was born November 16, 1952 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Mary and Charles Saul.

He loved his family, friends, and most of all his wonderful grandchildren whom he adored.

He is preceded in...

Jun 14, 2022

Bobbye Ann Hanks Wright Dyer, 89, of Hewitt, Texas entered the gates of Heaven Tuesday, June 14, 2022.  Visitation will be 5-7pm, Thursday, June 16 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be 11am, Friday, June 17, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Edwards officiating. Interment will be 12pm, Saturday, June 18 at Laurel Land...

Jun 9, 2022

John Robert Burns, 77, of Waco passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022 after a very brief battle with cancer. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at the Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation at 10 AM and memorial service at 11. Rev. René Maciel will be officiating.

John was born October 7, 1944...

Jun 8, 2022

Paula Jolley, 74, of Waco, passed away on June 7, 2022. Although Paula was living with Parkinson’s disease, it was a heart attack that took her away from us. A visitation will be 4-6pm, Friday, June 17, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.

Paula was born December 17, 1947 in Waco, Tx to Melba Brown and...

Jun 7, 2022

Jesus Alaniz DeLeon, 76, of Lorena passed away on June 7, 2022. The funeral service will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022. Jesus, known to his family and friends as Chuy, was born July 25, 1945 in Goldfinch, Texas. He graduated from Pearsall High School in 1964. Chuy met his...

Jun 7, 2022

Margaret “Margie” Raatz passed away Wednesday night, June 7, 2022, at the age of 90.  A visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday June 9, 2022, in the Bluebonnet Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco, Texas. The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 10, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral...

Jun 1, 2022

Gail Mairs, 75, of Woodway passed away at Providence Hospital surrounded by loved ones

after a long and gradual decline over the last several years. Services will be held Saturday,

June 11, 2022 at 12 P.M. with a visitation held the hour prior at Grace Gardens Funeral Home,

with Jeff Fritscher officiating. Gail...

May 29, 2022

Patricia was born in Beaumont, Texas to Alfred Kenneth and Louraine Harvey on May 5, 1943 and went home with Jesus on May 29, 2022.

Her life was dedicated to faith and worship, family and friends, and Christian service. Every new friend immediately felt they were Pat's "best" friend. Recently a friend described her this way: Prayerful,...

May 29, 2022

Alan Eugene Wood, 87, of Woodway, Texas, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on May 29 with family by his side.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, June 3rd at Peace Lutheran Church in Hewitt on with the Rev. Gary Oehlerts officiating followed by interment at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 pm,...

May 29, 2022

Carl John Gustafson, 75, of Waco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022.  A Funeral Service will be 10 am, Saturday, June 4th at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Waco. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park with Navy Honors. A visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday, June 3 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Carl was...

May 29, 2022

Sally Nini, 84, of Waco, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Sally Mae Fuhrman was born December 20, 1937 to Hattie Lee Harris and Alford Jeramiah Fuhrman in Waco, Texas.  She attend Waco schools.  After finishing school, she started a career in sales. Later moved to Houston to be closer to her...

May 28, 2022

Mark Anthony Clifton, 51, of West, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022.  Services will be private.

Mark was born on January 15, 1971.  He worked for Tow King of Waco, before becoming disabled.  Mark fought a valiant fight with diabetes and was brave, until the end.  Mark enjoyed a very close relationship with his family, particularly,...

May 26, 2022

James Michael Turner, 69, of Waco, passed away on May 26, 2022,  in his home with his devoted son and loving wife at his side.

Mike was most grateful for and proud of his son, Jason, who cared for him during his illness with remarkable devotion, patience, and dignity, rarely leaving his side.

Mike was...