Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Jose Manuel Carrillo Melendez
January 4, 2026
Jose Manuel Carrillo Melendez, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 4, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on July 25, 1951, in the quaint town of Villanueva Zacatecas, Jose’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering dedication to family and work.
A proud welder at Time Manufacturing, Jose was known for his quiet demeanor and...
Mitsuko Wilson
December 29, 2025
Mitsuko Kimura Wilson, affectionally known as “Mitsi” and “Grandma,” was born on March 14, 1941, in Nishi Ariie City in Minami-Shibara County, near Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. She passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, family, adventure, tenacity, and dedication woven together with countless cherished moments.
As the youngest of six, growing up in a small, seaside...
Denise Roliard
December 31, 2025
Denise Roliard, 71, passed away on December 31, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1954, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Denise later made her life in Central Texas.Denise worked for more than twenty years as a bank teller with Guaranty Federal in Waco. She was dependable and took pride in doing her job well. Those who knew Denise remember her...
Georgia Peterson
December 21, 2025
Georgia Peterson passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Providence Hospital, Waco, Texas. She was born on October 11, 1947, in Ironton, Ohio, to Gene and Carolyn Miller. Georgia has called Waco, Texas home for the last 34 years where she dedicated most of her life to family and friends. Georgia retired from the federal government which allowed her...
Elly Smallwood
December 19, 2025
Elly Smallwood, lovingly known as "Oma", passed away on December 19, 2025, in Hewitt, Texas, at the age of 88. She was born on May 28, 1937, in Stuttgart, Germany. She met her husband, Thomas Smallwood, at an early age, was married, and soon accompanied him to her new home in America where she brought warmth and joy to all...
Mark Joseph Copeland
December 18, 2025
Mark Joseph Copeland, affectionately known to many as "Duke”, or “Puppa”, departed this world suddenly, and unexpectedly on December 18, 2025, in Waco, Texas. His life is a testament to courage, strength, compassion, and unwavering love and support for his family and friends.
Born on January 16, 1960, in Oakland, California, to Mike and Geraldine Copeland. With his father’s service in...
Dora Imogene Washam
November 21, 2025
Dora Imogene Washam at the grand age of 96 passed away in Waco, Texas on Friday November 21, 2025. She was born on Tuesday April 30, 1929, to her parents Fred Arthur and Lula Mae Maples in Highlandville, Missouri.
Imogene was raised on a small farm during the Great Depression. The tiny farmhouse was shared by her elder two brothers Ralph...
June Darlene Abbe
December 23, 2025
June Darlene Carpenter Abbe, 83, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Service is a graveside family gathering at Waco Memorial, 10:30 am, December 26, 2025.
Darlene lived a life defined by service, creativity, faith, and an extraordinary gift for caring for others. She worked as a medical receptionist and was the proud owner of Campus Flowers &...
Linda Russell
December 21, 2025
Linda Blackburn Russell, age 75, passed away peacefully after a life marked by love, devotion to family, and deep Catholic faith. She was born on September 28, 1950, in Waco, Texas, and was raised in the Catholic tradition that guided her throughout her life.Linda was known for her caring heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Her...
Dennis Fagerberg
December 18, 2025
Dennis Fagerberg Sr., beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on March 4, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota in which he began a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and quiet skill. He proudly served as a Staff Sergeant in the USMC. He also pursued education at Imperial Valley College,...
Concepcion Rojas Leal "Mami"
December 17, 2025
Concepcion Rojas Leal, affectionately known as "Mami," was born on November 11, 1935, in Acatlán, Puebla, Mexico. She passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, dedication, and countless cherished memories.
A primary school teacher and secretary, Mami's passion for education was evident in her early years. In a time when obtaining a...
Richard Temple
December 14, 2025
Richard Anthony "Ratman" Temple, a decorated U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service and a devoted Harley Davidson enthusiast, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 67. He was born on February 3, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York.
He is survived by his three daughters, Jessie Hague, Heather Temple-Papson, and Christina Rahrig (and her...
Nancy Emily Balch
December 14, 2025
Nancy Emily Balch, born on December 19, 1937, in Tokio, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in West, Texas. She was a devoted wife, caring sister, and cherished aunt, whose legacy of kindness and compassion will remain deeply etched in the hearts of those who knew her.
Nancy graduated from West High School in 1957, and continued her education...
James Stanley Chasteen
December 13, 2025
Dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle James Stanley “Jim” Chasteen passed away in Waco, Texas on December 13, 2025, at the age of 80. Jim's life was marked by his dedication to his family, quiet selflessness, strong work ethic, and love for the waters of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Jim was born on September 27, 1945, to Edith (Eacret) Chasteen...
Joseph Champlin
December 12, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Champlin, 61, passed away on Friday evening, December 12, 2025, he was able to walk his daughter Rachel down the aisle on December 6, 2025 and unexpectedly passed 6 days later enroute to BSW ER, Waco, Texas. Joe was born on June 14, 1964, in Long Beach, California. He was raised primarily in Connecticut, where he developed early...
Judy Burns
December 11, 2025
Judy Ann Allison Burns, a devoted mom, dearly beloved “Gram,” loyal sister and cousin, dedicated educator, and loving wife passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, learning, friendship, and support that enriched the lives of all who knew her. A memorial visitation in her honor will be at...
Induben Patel
December 11, 2025
Induben Manubhai Patel was born on October 16, 1931, in Ambheti, India. She married Manubhai Naranji Patel on March 13, 1947. In 1959, Induben and Manubhai moved to England, where they raised their children-Damyantiben, Rameshbhai, and Elaben.
In 1973, the family immigrated to the United States, settling first in San Francisco, where they purchased their first motel. Their journey later took...
Mike Holman
December 11, 2025
William Michael Holman was born on March 24, 1955, and went home to Jesus on December 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2026, at First Woodway Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Born in Longview, Texas, to Bill and Bobbie Holman, Mike grew up alongside big sister, Nancy, in...
Leonidas Summerville
December 9, 2025
Beautiful Little baby, Leonidas Summerville, passed sometime in mommies tummy between Dec. 7th and Dec. 9th 2025. He was born Tuesday Dec. 9th 2025, at 9:47am. Leo had weight in this world; 3lbs 13oz to be exact and a whopping 18 inches long. With chuncky cheeks, all his fingers and toes, his beauty had been unremarkable.
Leonidas (Leo) is the son...
Frank Porreco
December 9, 2025
Frank Anthony Porreco, 72, of China Spring, Texas, passed away on the morning of December 9, 2025, at Providence Hospice. Frank was born on December 29, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Peter Angelo Porreco and Sherry Joyce Porreco. He was a devoted husband to Deborah Porreco and a loving father to Melissa and Frank.
Frank was a hard-working and dedicated...
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