Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas

Joyce (Rentz)  Riggs

Joyce (Rentz) Riggs

August 12, 2020

Joyce Louise Rentz Riggs, our beautiful blue-eyed mother, was called to feast at the Lord’s table early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 22, 2020, with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Grace Garden’s Funeral Home, with Dr. Joe Bailey officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Michael Charles VonRosenberg

Michael Charles VonRosenberg

August 9, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce that at 31 years old Michael Charles Dwyer VonRosenberg (Mike), our precious son, brother, family member, and friend passed on Sunday, August 9, 2020 surrounded by his family.

All who knew Michael knew of his kind heart and giving soul. His favorite thing to do was sharing experiences with others...

Howard Glen Weekley

Howard Glen Weekley

August 8, 2020

Howard Glen Weekley, beloved husband, father and grandpa (Glen-pa), passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, TX, on August 8, 2020.  Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Woodway, TX. An interment will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery in Lorena, TX.  The Family will receive visitors from...

Ray Schraeder

Ray Schraeder

August 7, 2020

Ray Schraeder, 84, of McGregor, left this life to enter his heavenly home with Jesus, August 7, 2020.  He was diagnosed with cancer in June.  His family kept his wish and lovingly cared for him at home throughout his brief battle.

A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday August 15, 2020, at McGregor Cemetery under the...

Robert "Rob" Marcus Beechner, III

Robert "Rob" Marcus Beechner, III

August 6, 2020

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Milton "Mac" Makowsky

Milton "Mac" Makowsky

August 5, 2020

Milton Ray Makowsky, known as Mac by most, passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.  Mac was born February 14, 1941 in Lamesa, Texas, graduated from University High School and Baylor University before enlisting in the Air Force in 1965.  While in the Air Force, Mac became a pilot with the nickname of “Boomer”...

Carol Annette (Claridy)  Copeland

Carol Annette (Claridy) Copeland

August 2, 2020

Carol Annette Copeland, 60, of Waco, Texas left this life peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life service will be held at a Gathering Oaks Retreat, 316 Canyon Oaks Road, Crawford, TX 76638, on January 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm.

Carol was born January 10, 1960 in Waco,Texas...

Eldon Whitley

Eldon Whitley

August 1, 2020

Eldon Whitley, a McGregor civic leader, passed away Saturday August 1, 2020, at the age of 74.   Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Friday Aug. 7, 2020, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive.  Private inurnment will be in Mt. Marion Cemetery in Strawn, Texas.

Mr. Whitley was born May 1, 1946,...

Ronald Dale Ring

Ronald Dale Ring

August 1, 2020

Ronald Dale “Ron” Ring passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2020 with Family by his side. A Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Wednesday, August 5th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, a Visitation with the family will be one hour prior. Due to current local guidelines, we will require face coverings, temperature checks, and registration to attend visitations and...

Olen Edward Bickers Jr.

Olen Edward Bickers Jr.

July 31, 2020

Olen Edward Bickers, Jr.,  73, of Lorena, formerly Valley Mills, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Providence ICU with his wife at his bedside after a brief and courageous battle with illness.  Visitation will be 2 pm, August 7th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Parlor, with a 3pm Funeral Service following with Rev. Roy Marshall officiating.

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Virginia (Aviles)  Salazar

Virginia (Aviles) Salazar

July 31, 2020

Virginia Aviles Salazar passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas

Family will have a private Rosary, Mass and Interment.

Virginia was born August 9, 1954 in Moody, Texas to Benjamin and Cecilia Aviles.  While employed at Waco Apparel, she met her future husband, Carlos Salazar Jr. They were married on June 10,...

"Tony" Mark Anthony McGilvray

"Tony" Mark Anthony McGilvray

July 29, 2020

“Tony” Mark Anthony McGilvray, 67, of Robinson, passed away on July 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a brief, but courageous battle with esophagus cancer.  A visitation will be 6 to 8pm Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco, TX.  Funeral services will be Monday, August 3, 2020,...

Kenneth Ray Furlong

Kenneth Ray Furlong

July 27, 2020

Kenneth Ray Furlong (Ken), 67, of Hewitt, went to be with Jesus on July 27 2020 at 1300hrs. He passed in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.  Visitation with the family will begin an hour prior to the service, at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 1.  A memorial service...

Duane Daniels

Duane Daniels

July 26, 2020

Duane Daniels of Waco passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon July 26, 2020, at the age of 61.  The memorial service will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday August 4, 2020,in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. with Major Jim Taylor and wife April officiating.

Duane was born Sept. 23, 1958, in Waco, Texas, the son...

Sandra Hambrick

Sandra Hambrick

July 21, 2020

Sandra Hambrick passed from this life early Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020, at the age of 77 with her family by her side.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday July 23, 2020, in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.  The funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Friday July 24, 2020,...

Leon William Hesse

Leon William Hesse

July 19, 2020

Leon W. Hesse, 86, of Waco, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 19, 2020 after a long hard fought battle with illness. A visitation with his family will be 6 – 8 pm, Friday, July 24, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Due to current local guidelines, we will require face coverings.  We encourage you...

Ignacio Estrada

Ignacio Estrada

July 19, 2020

Ignacio “Nacho” Estrada 91, of Hewitt, TX entered eternal life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest with his wife and three children by his side.

The family will have a visitation, Rosary, Mass of Christian burial and interment.  All services will be private.

Ignacio was born February...

Mary Edna (Lavender)  Gilbert

Mary Edna (Lavender) Gilbert

July 16, 2020

Mary Edna Lavender Gilbert, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waco, Texas.  She was born March 29, 1924 in Waco to Luther Curtis and Edna Vachel Lavender.

Mary Edna married the love of her life, Walter Carlton Gilbert, on August 29, 1942.  She was an accomplished...

Paul Castillo Zamarripa

Paul Castillo Zamarripa

July 15, 2020

Paul Castillo Zamarripa, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Austin, TX.  Visitation will be from 8 am to 5 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. You may come by and pay your respects. The family will have a private service on Thursday, July 23, 2020, followed by interment at Oakwood Cemetery.  Wearing masks and social distancing will...

Joyce (Booth)  Rigby

Joyce (Booth) Rigby

July 15, 2020

Joyce LaVerne Booth Rigby, “MeMe”, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was granted her wings July 15, 2020, and left earth for her promised place in heaven with her savior Jesus Christ at the age of 89.

MeMe was born in the tiny town of Plain Dealing, Louisiana on August 7, 1930.   She graduated with a degree in...