Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
David Walter Schlueter
November 4, 2025
David W. Schlueter, Ph.D., passed away on November 4, 2025 after a three-year battle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by family and his loyal dog, Belle.
Visitation will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, November 7th from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be held at Woodway First United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 8th at...
Santos Rodriguez
November 6, 2025
Santos Rodríguez Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected businessman, passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, unwavering faith, and enduring love. Born in Muzquiz, Coahuila, México, Santos built a life rooted in family, faith, and a steadfast dedication to his craft.
Santos is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Alicia Rodríguez, who...
Josephine Rios
November 4, 2025
Josephine Rios, a beloved homemaker and devoted family matriarch, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 80. Born on April 14, 1945, in Waco, Josephine dedicated her life to her family, creating a nurturing environment that was a testament to her boundless love and compassion.
A graduate of Waco High when it was located...
Becky Breshers
November 5, 2025
Becky Breshers, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 5,2025, in Waco, Texas. A visitation in her honor will be on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Moldbreakers Fellowship beginning at 12:00pm with a memorial service following at 1:00pm.Born on June 15, 1956, in Brownfield, Texas, Becky lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication to her...
Margaret Ann Farris Jones Gregory
October 29, 2025
Margaret Ann Gregory, age 86, of Bruceville, Tx, passed away on October 29,2025.
Margaret Ann was born on May 20, 1939 in Houston, Tx. and was adopted by Lawrence Albert and Georgia Juanita Farris. She graduated from Milby High School in Houston and then took a secretarial job where she met her future husband Henry Jones. They married and had four...
Randy Rape
October 27, 2025
Randy Eugene Rape, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 at his home in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas, at the age of 72. A memorial visitation in his honor will be at 10:00am, Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.
Born on August 4, 1953, in Hillsboro, Randy grew up in Blum, where he...
Robert Bryan Dubois'
October 26, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert “Rob” Bryan Dubois, a vibrant light born on January 2, 1984, in Arlington, Texas. Rob met his savior, Jesus, face to face on October 26, 2025, leaving behind countless cherished memories and an enduring legacy on all who had the privilege to know him.
Rob’s journey through life was...
Gregory Lynn Brenner
October 19, 2025
Gregory Lynn Brenner, a man whose warmth, wisdom, wit, and unwavering devotion to family and country left a lasting mark on every life he touched, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2025, in Woodway, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 1, 1946, in Waco, Texas, Greg led a life characterized by service to his country,...
Vicente C Puente,Jr.
October 18, 2025
The family of Vincent C. Puente, Jr. announces his peaceful passing on October 18, 2025. Born on Christmas Eve, 1949, in Rosebud, Texas, to Vicente C. Puente, Sr. and Enedina C. Castillo Puente, Vincent’s life was a true reflection of faith, service, and devotion to family.
A proud graduate of Rosebud High School, Vincent answered the call to serve his country...
Alice Carleen Westwood
October 17, 2025
We celebrate the remarkable life of Alice Carleen Westwood, whose earthly journey came to a peaceful close on October 17, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Born on November 25, 1936, in Gatesville, Texas, Alice's life was marked by an exceptional career that spanned various roles. She found profound fulfillment as the secretary of Karem Shrine, where her conscientious nature and generosity...
Constance Sue Shotwell
October 16, 2025
Constance (Connie) Sue Kallaras Shotwell, 95, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindi Stroman and husband Brent of Waco, TX; two grandchildren; Stephanie Depauw and husband Nicolas of Boston, MA and Kyle Stroman and wife Emily of Austin, TX; and two great-grandchildren, Izzy Stroman and Mac Stroman, as well as many...
Denise Garrett
October 16, 2025
Denise Garrett Obituary
Date of Birth 10-13-56 Died 10-16-25 Age 69
Denise Lee Zelenevitz was born on October 13, 1956 in Belton, Texas to Joyce Lee Ming Zelenevitz (deceased) and Louis Edward Zelenevitz (deceased). After graduating from Pendleton High School in Pendleton, Indiana, she worked as a CNA in several nursing homes in Georgetown and Waco, Texas. She was a Home Health...
Inetta Elmore
October 16, 2025
Inetta Elmore, 91, of McGregor passed from this life into eternity to the loving arms of Jesus Christ early in the morning of October 16, 2025.
Inetta was born September 3, 1934 to C.E. "Buck" Lawson and Eunice Ivy Lawson in Covington, TX. They lived in Covington until 1942, then moving to Fort Worth where she went to school and graduated...
Dylan Bondeson
October 12, 2025
Dylan Bondeson of Hewitt, Texas, left this world too soon on October 12, 2025. Born in Waco, Texas, on October 3, 2000, he brought light and laughter into the lives of everyone he encountered. Dylan was a loving father, a cherished son, and a loyal friend, leaving behind a legacy filled with joy, laughter, and a passion for life.
Dylan cherished...
Linda Martinez
October 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Martinez, whose brilliant light was dimmed too soon on October 10, 2025, in Golinda, Texas. Born on August 23, 1967, in Hereford, Texas, Linda's journey was but a brief yet radiant tapestry woven from laughter, love, and an unwavering faith.
Linda's spirit was undeniably vibrant. A true "life of...
Mary Louise Trammell
October 10, 2025
Mary Trammell, 86, of Waco went to be with the Lord on October 10 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mary was born on April 14, 1939 in Dothan, Alabama to her loving parents, Louise and Clarence Shiver. She met Lawrence, her devoted husband of 66 years, during their senior year at Dothan High School. They were married in...
Floyd Harold Neal
October 8, 2025
Floyd Neal passed into the arms of Jesus October 8, 2025 at his home. Floyd was born September 17, 1948 in Waco, TX to Goerge and Mary Neal. Floyd was educated in the Waco area after which he began his fifty-year career as a painter. Floyd received satisfaction in making his customers happy with quality work.
On June 26, 1980 Floyd...
Doris Brown
October 8, 2025
Doris was born in New Jersey to Alfred Erich and Alice Anna Buchner. She grew up in Paterson, New Jersey and attended Douglass College, part of Rutgers University. She was a standout athlete in both high school and college.
She married Edward Griffith Brown October 8, 1955 and they resided many years in New Jersey beforeEdward’s engineering jobs took them to...
Patricia Ann Denman
October 3, 2025
Patricia Ann Denman, a cherished Mother, Grandmother, and Daughter, peacefully departed this world on October 3, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on January 11, 1957, in Waco, Texas,, affectionately known as Patty, was the daughter of Joseph Cendrowski and Eleanore Staas-Cendrowski. Throughout her life, she embraced her roles with love and dedication, leaving an indelible mark on all...
Ellis Jon Simcox
October 2, 2025
Ellis Jon Simcox was born on Thursday, October 2nd, and entered the arms of Jesus just a few minutes later. Though his time on earth was brief, Ellis was deeply loved by his parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and family friends. Although Ellis faced many medical challenges in his life, every moment with him was a gift, and...
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