Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

On March 26th, 2023 Fabian Vasquez has preceded family and loved ones in life. His passing was unexpected and our hearts are saddened.

Fabian was born in Uvalde county Texas on July 18th 1967 to Juana Vasquez – Rendon. Fabian's Step-Father Jose Rendon. His Sister is Mickey Vasquez Martinez and her husband Tony, two brothers Juan Vasquez...

Mar 24, 2023

John Henderson passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 80.  The memorial service will be 5:00pm Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco with Kara Leslie officiating. Masonic honors will be under the auspices of Waco Masonic Lodge 92 and Naval honors by the United States Navy...

Mar 24, 2023

Virginia Rose Davis Jaynes Swearengin of Waco, passed away on March 24, 2023, after a brief struggle with her heart.  Services will be at 1:30pm. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Scott Rhodes.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Ginger was born on December 16, 1936, in Marlin, Texas to Cartha...

Mar 23, 2023

Beth (Moore) Grimland went to meet her Savior on March 23, 2023, in Waco, Texas at the age of 83.  Beth was preceded in death by her mother Lena (Leck) Moore, and her siblings, Helen, Lena, Norene, Edna Mae, Gladine, and A.C.  Beth was born in Elm Mott, Texas, the youngest of 8 children.  Her older siblings helped raise...

Mar 22, 2023

A celebration of life will be at 4:00pm, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Levi Christopher Beltran was born to Aimee Sanders & Christopher Beltran, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Levi gained his wings on March 22, 2023.

He is survived by his parents, his brothers Jordyn & Josiah, his grandparents Christopher Beltran...

Mar 22, 2023

James "Jim" Markum passed away in his home on March 22, 2023. A graveside service will be 10 am, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park.

He was born to Annie Lou and Bernice Markum on March 14, 1943 in Waco, Texas. Jim served in the Army and lived briefly in California where he met Carolyn...

Mar 22, 2023

George "Gary" Robertson passed away Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 beginning at 11AM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Chaplain Luke Stokes officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. A visitation with the family will be the night prior from 6 - 8 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Gary...

Mar 22, 2023

Mary  Jane "Janie" Hromadka passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 87.  Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will be 2:30 P.M. Monday, March 27, 2023, in the chapel.  Interment will follow in Seaton Cemetery near Temple....

Mar 21, 2023

Marvin Reich, 93, of Crawford passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. Funeral Services will be Monday, March 27 at 11AM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford with Pastor Tom Beers officiating. A visitation with the family will be the hour prior to the service beginning at 10AM. Burial will immediately follow at...

Mar 20, 2023

Sharon Lynn (Cox) Roberts of Waco, was called to be with her savior on Monday, March 20th, 2023 in Georgetown, Texas.

Sharon was born in Waco, Texas. Her father was in the Air Force, so the family moved several times in the US, but made their final home in Waco. Sharon graduated from Connally High School. She...

Mar 19, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Allen Abendschein, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Tony was born December 7, 1992, to Myra and Gerry Abendschein in Temple, Texas, he was raised in China Spring, Texas. A visitation starting at 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday, March 24, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will be 11am, Saturday,...

Mar 17, 2023

Alecia Ann Royal Ling, a 25 year resident of Briarcliff, TX passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 after a six year courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer.  She was born on April 28, 1975 in Waco, TX.  At only 47 years old she fought valiantly, had so much more to live for, and will be missed beyond any describable words. ...

Mar 15, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Melton passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 15, 2023. Jeffrey was born on September 24, 1954, in Shreveport, LA to B.G. Melton and Joan Smith Melton.  Funeral Service will be 1:30pm, Friday, April 7th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Brother Roy Marshall officiating.

Jeffrey was an exceptional individual that coped...

Mar 15, 2023

Daryl Ray Thompson, 50, of McGregor, Texas peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be 11:00am, Friday, March 24, 2022 at College Avenue Baptist with Dr. Phillip Riegel officiating.

Daryl was born May 1, 1972 in Oneonta, Alabama to Virgil R. Thompson and Fay...

Mar 15, 2023

Jene Carolyn (Walters) Mooney, 86, of McGregor passed away on Wednesday March 15, 2023.   Visitation with family will be held Saturday March 25, 2023 from 2-3PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Waco, TX followed by a celebration of life from 3-4PM.

Mrs. Mooney was born December 5, 1936 to the late Charlie Wynn and Aileen (Oglesby) Walters. ...

Mar 8, 2023

Stella Nazimek (Sieminski) 96, of Woodway, TX passed away on March 8, 2023. Beloved wife of Frank Nazimek, who passed away in 1991. Devoted mother of Kenneth Nazimek and his wife Diane of Woodbridge Township, NJ, daughter Cynthia McAfee and her husband Scott of Clifton, TX. Cherished grandmother of Susan Nazimek, Doug and Stephen McAfee and many nieces and...

Mar 7, 2023

Betty Lou Walker, 89, of Waco passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.  Visitation with the family will be 5-7 pm, Thursday, March 9th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be 2pm, Friday, March 10th at River City Church.  Interment will follow at Crawford Cemetery.

Betty Lou Mansel was born February 18, 1934 in Franklin,...

Mar 3, 2023

With a twinkle in her eye and a tilt of her head Isabel's smile made everyone feel as though they were welcomed into a mother's heart. Isabel Cypriano-Schiltz, 83, of Lorena passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Isabel was born in Cambridge Massachusetts on June 10, 1939, to Hilda and Louis Cypriano. She married the love of her...

Mar 3, 2023

Nancy Ramos Arroyo, 80, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2023. Nancy was born June 1, 1942, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, to Herminio Ramos and Carmen Arroyo. Nancy was devoted to her faith and loved her family deeply, taking great care of her grandkids who called her “Abu”. She enjoyed going to the beach with her family back in...

Mar 2, 2023

Michael Adrian Williams, 77, was welcomed into Heaven on March 2, 2023. After living with Alzheimer’s for 5+ years, he passed peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00pm, Saturday April 1, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Mike was born on May 24, 1945 to Melvin & Doris Williams....