Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas

Pascuala Hernandez (Leon)  Leon

Pascuala Hernandez (Leon) Leon

Oct 19, 2019

Pascuala Hernandez Leon of Waco passed away surrounded by her precious family, in the early morning hours of Oct. 19, 2019, at the age of 82.  Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Rosary will be recited immediately following the visitation at 7 P.M. ...

Mary Helen (Rakowitz)  Pribyl

Mary Helen (Rakowitz) Pribyl

Oct 19, 2019

On Saturday, October, 19, 2019 my sweet and loving wife, my soul mate for 47 years has left this world to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.  She fought a good battle and will be forever missed.  Her loving husband, Eddie

Reba (Robins)  Painter

Reba (Robins) Painter

Oct 18, 2019

Reba Painter of Hewitt passed away suddenly, Oct. 18, 2019, at the age of 75.   A memorial visitation to celebrate her life will be 4 p.m. Monday Oct. 21, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Linda Lineweaver.

Mrs. Painter was born Dec. 9, 1943, in Walsh, Colorado, the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Hattie...

Delores Ruth (Schulz)  Ward

Delores Ruth (Schulz) Ward

Oct 14, 2019

Delores Ward passed away on October 14 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. A celebration of her life will be 1:00 pm, October 19 at Grace Gardens funeral home located at 8220 Woodway Drive.

Delores was the child of Augusta and Albert Schulz, and grew up on a farm in Malone, Texas. She and her siblings worked...

Homero Barrios

Homero Barrios

Oct 10, 2019

Homero Armando Barrios, born December 7, 1936, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on October 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Grace Garden’s Funeral Home. The Family will receive visitors following the memorial service at 702 W Billington Waco, TX 76706.

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Steven Allen Burton

Steven Allen Burton

Oct 7, 2019

Steven Allen Burton went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, October 11, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Dick Gilbert officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.  A Visitation with the family will be 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 10 at...

John G.  "Jack" Tucker

John G. "Jack" Tucker

Oct 5, 2019

Chief Warrant Officer (retired) John G. “Jack” Tucker, a long time resident of Hewitt, passed away Saturday afternoon Oct. 5, 2019, at the age of 88.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.   The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Oct 9, 2019,...

Nathan Alexander Riddle

Nathan Alexander Riddle

Oct 3, 2019

On Thursday October 3, 2019 Nathan Alexander Riddle, beloved son, brother and father passed away in Waco, TX at the age of 24.

Nathan was born on April 11, 1995 in Riverside, CA as the first of five children to Brian and Angela (Gregg) Riddle. He attended Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, TN and graduated...

Robert Warren Peacock

Robert Warren Peacock

Oct 2, 2019

Robert Warren Peacock, 83, of Woodway, Texas, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  A Celebration of his life will be at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas, followed by an interment at Oakwood Cemetery.  A visitation with his family will be 6:00 –...

Edward Lee Wittner

Edward Lee Wittner

Oct 2, 2019

Edward Lee Wittner, 89, of Waco, passed away, Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  A Celebration of his life will be 1:30 pm, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.  A Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday, October 4, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A family interment will be 10:30 am, Saturday, October 5, 2019 at...

William Jake Waltrip

William Jake Waltrip

Sep 28, 2019

William Jake Waltrip was born to William James and Cindy Waltrip on July 31, 1991 in Waco and passed away very unexpectedly on September 28, 2019. A celebration of his Life will be 1:00 pm, Friday, October 4, 2019 at First Baptist Church - Hewitt, 301 S. 1st Street, Hewitt, Texas  A Visitation with the family will be 5:00...

Jimmy Dave Moore

Jimmy Dave Moore

Sep 24, 2019

Jimmy Dave Moore, 82, of Woodway passed away September 24, 2019 surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elsa Joanne Lutz “Jody” Moore; three sons: David Blair Moore and wife Tonya Noble Moore, Christopher Steven Moore and wife Cathie Coatsworth Moore, Joseph Augustus Moore and wife Mendee Plemons Moore; two daughters:...

John Senter Farrar

John Senter Farrar

Sep 23, 2019

John Senter Farrar died peacefully on September 23, 2019 at the home of his daughter Diane Farrar Boles in Waco, Texas.  John was born on May 24, 1933 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. Family hardships suffered during the depression, however, caused John and his siblings, his mother, and his maternal grandparents to ultimately settle in Scott County, Missouri.

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Joe Donald Hendrix

Joe Donald Hendrix

Sep 21, 2019

Joe Donald Hendrix passed away suddenly on September 21, 2019 from a cardiac event.  A Memorial Service will be 4:00 pm Friday, September 27, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating.  A reception will follow.  A visitation with the family will be 3:00 pm Friday, September 27, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

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Delores LaRae (Lasly)  Guest

Delores LaRae (Lasly) Guest

Sep 19, 2019

Delores LaRae (Lasly) Guest, 81, of Woodway, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 19, 2019.  Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday September 24, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Graham officiating.  Interment will follow at Moody Cemetery.  A visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday September 23, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral...

Robert Stephan Martin

Robert Stephan Martin

Sep 17, 2019

Robert (“Bob”) Stephan Martin, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 17, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Bob was born on Aug. 21, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas.  He was the son of the late Shelby Martin and Lucille Smith-Martin.  Bob grew up in Cresson, TX and graduated from high school in Roswell, NM. He attended New Mexico State...

Lindsey Ashely Ashley

Lindsey Ashely Ashley

Sep 14, 2019

Lindsey Renee Ashley, 33, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.  A graveside service will be 10:30am, Friday, September 20, 2019 at Rosemound Cemetery.

Lindsey was born July 1, 1986 in Waco, Texas to Bo  and Sharon Ashley.

She is preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her mother; and children,...

John David Cearley

John David Cearley

Sep 12, 2019

John David (Dave) Cearley of Moody, Texas formerly of Austin, passed from this earthly realm to his heavenly reward on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  He was a liver transplant recipient over 21 years ago, and fought a long battle with PBC. Funeral Service will be at noon, Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Moody, Texas.  Interment...

Gracie Elizabeth Mata

Gracie Elizabeth Mata

Sep 7, 2019

Gracie Elizabeth Mata passed away unexpectedly Saturday Sept. 7, 2019, at the age of 54.   A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday Sept. 15, 2019, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. with Rev. Kristin Jack officiating.  A reception will follow at Central Christian Church, 4901 Lake Shore Drive.

Gracie was born...

Dennis "Jr." Fagerberg, Jr.

Dennis "Jr." Fagerberg, Jr.

Sep 5, 2019

Dennis Fagerberg, Jr. of McGregor passed away Thursday night, Sept. 5, 2019, in Dallas at the age of 34.  Visitation will be 6 to 7 P.M. Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The Rosary will be recited immediately following the visitation by Deacon Tony Arocha.  A funeral service will be...