Obituaries

Pamela Jane (Johnson) Ellis

Mar 4, 2020

Pamela Jane Ellis, 64, of Eddy, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and close friends.  A time of remembrance and visitation will be 4-6 pm, Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway.

Pam was born October 3, 1955 to Milton “Snooks” and Nadine Johnson...

Lee Pridemore, Jr.

Mar 3, 2020

Leland W. Pridemore, Jr.  “Lee” died peacefully in San Antonio, Tx on March 3, 2020 at the age of 63.  The  memorial service will be  March 16th at 10:00 A.M. at Parkview Baptist Church,1100 East Lakeshore Dr. Waco, Tx 76708, with Rev. Joey Crenshaw officiating,.

Lee was born on September 26, 1956 in San Antonio, TX to...

Daniel Maxmillian Wokaty

Mar 2, 2020

Daniel Maxmillian Wokaty, 83, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. A Visitation will be from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, March 9, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway. A Rosary will be said at 6:00pm.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, March 10, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waco.  Interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco...

Phillip (Phil) O'Neal Landers

Mar 1, 2020

Funeral Services will be at 4 pm, Friday March 6th,  at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with a visitation at 3 pm, Friday March 6th, for Phil Landers, 65, of McGregor, TX who died Sunday March 1st, 2020.  The Rev. Darrell Wait will officiate.

Phil was born a Christmas Eve baby in 1954 to Dewey and Vivian (Bennefield)...

Rene Norberto Saenz

Mar 1, 2020

Rene "Norby" Saenz passed away in Waco, Texas, on March 1st, 2020 at the age of 48. Rene was born on March 25, 1971 in Kingsville, Texas to Faustino & Idolina Saenz.  He enjoyed his work as an operations manager at Accenture for 20 years. He was passionate about cycling, singing, wood working, and large scale radio controlled model...

Nova Jean (Young) Waldschmidt

Feb 26, 2020

Nova Jean Young Waldschmidt, born February 21, 1940, passed over into the arms of her savior on February 26, 2020. Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Services will follow on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:00 am at Crossroads Fellowship Church in Woodway.

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Pam (Miller) Avery

Feb 25, 2020

Pam Avery of Eagle, Michigan passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at the age of 66 in Axtell, Texas.  Visitation with family will be held on March 9, 2020 at 10 in the morning at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, followed by a memorial service at 11 with Rev. Hillary Thurston-Cox officiating.  Lunch will be served following the...

Thomas Ray Rogers

Feb 23, 2020

On Sunday, February 23, 2020, Dr. Thomas R. Rogers, loving husband, father, “Opa” and friend, died in faith at age 69, surrounded by his loving family.  A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Vaughan officiating.  A reception with the family will follow in the Parlor.

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Esmeray Guadalupe Kesen

Feb 12, 2020

I miss you little baby, I wish I had you here,

to hug, to hold, to smell maybe, and never shed a tear.

We loved you very dearly, we miss you everyday.

I see your face so clearly, you're just a cloud away.

Darrell Ray Makovy, Sr

Feb 9, 2020

Darrell Ray Makovy, a well known Waco car dealer from Lorena, Texas was called home by his Savior Jesus Christ on February 9, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He fought courageously to the end with optimism and faith, never relenting in his desire to live life to the fullest.  His testament of strength, courage, and determination will...

Jo Anne (Rhinhart) Phillips

Feb 8, 2020

Jo Anne Phillips passed away Saturday night, Feb. 8, 2020, in Temple, Texas at the age of 85.  The visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Tuesday Feb. 18, 2020, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment...

Lucas Joseph May Osborne

Feb 8, 2020

Lucas Joseph May Osborne passed away in Waco, Texas, on February 8th, 2020 at the age of 14. Lucas Joseph was born in Waco, Texas, on December 10th, 2005. Lucas was the light on the darkest of days, he was a loving brother that loved giving hugs and his smile would melt your heart. He loved his Paw patrol...

Virginia A Allen

Feb 7, 2020

Virginia A. Allen (Ginny) passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Waco, Texas.  She was born January 25, 1950, in Willis, Texas, to Edwin and Sallie Klawinsky.  She was the sister of Margaret Klawinsky.

She worked as a nurse (retired).  She was truly devoted to her profession and would stop at nothing to help her patients. ...

Nicholas Joseph King

Feb 7, 2020

Nicholas Joseph King, passed away at the young age of 19 on February 7th, 2020 in a tragic car accident. Nic was an amazing person beyond words. We could all take a page out of his book on how to live, think and treat each other. A Funeral Mass will be 11 am, Saturday, February 15,2020 at St. Jerome's...

James Keith Harrell, Sr

Feb 6, 2020

James Keith Harrell Sr., age 56, went to join our heavenly father on February 6, 2020.

James was born August 13, 1963 in Waco, Texas.  He graduated from Jefferson-Moore High School in 1982 and enlisted in the Navy where he served aboard the USS Robinson as a DDG-12 from 1982 to 1986. He returned to Waco after...

Mia Itzel Medina

Feb 5, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Mia Itzel Medina. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

David Childers

Feb 4, 2020

David Oscar Childers, age 75, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2020 after a 5 year fight with cancer.  Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2020 5PM-7PM and Memorial Services Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10AM. Grace Gardens Funeral Home 8220 Woodway Dr, Waco. David was born in Brady, Texas October 8, 1944.  The son of late Edwin Oscar Childers...

Abigail Hernandez

Feb 2, 2020

Abigail Hernandez was born February 2, 2020, and shared only a brief time with her family.  She loved the affection from her family and will be greatly missed.

A visitation will be 6 – 8pm Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A service will be 2:00pm Friday, February 7, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral...

Kenneth Roberson

Feb 2, 2020

Kenneth “Shorty” Roberson of Bruceville, passed away early Sunday morning Feb. 2, 2020, at the age of 83.  At his request, there will not be any services.

Mr. Roberson was born July 31, 1936, in Bruceville, Texas, the son of the late Joseph Arnold and Mattie Louise (Haddock) Roberson and was a 1955 graduate of Lorena High...

Magdalena (Mercader) Boarman

Feb 2, 2020

Magdalena Mercader Boarman, age 79,of Lorena,  passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020.  Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 7, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, Texas.  Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial.  Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, February 6, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Magdalena, known by many as...