Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Aug 18, 2023

Raymond T. Kaluza passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. Raymond suffered a mini stroke on March 14, 2023, and following that, endured five courageous and painful months, finally succumbing to pneumonia. Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday September 14, 2023, at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco, Texas. Following Mass, on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m....

Aug 17, 2023

Helen Joyce Reid, 89, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. Services will be at a later date.

Joyce was born September 6, 1933, in Reagan, Texas, to Ira and Rosa Porter. She devoted her career to nurturing young minds at a children's day care center for many years. Joyce was also a dedicated and faithful...

Aug 10, 2023

Raymond H. Hoeldtke, 84, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. A private family graveside service will be held at Rosemound Cemetery, in Waco, Texas. There will be a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco.

Raymond was born August 13, 1938, in Waco,...

Aug 9, 2023

John Seymour Belew, aged 102, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at The Delaney on Lake Waco. A Celebration of John Belew's life will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 26, at the Seventh & James Baptist Church, 602 James Avenue, in Waco. A time for visiting with family and friends will occur after the service, in...

Aug 8, 2023

Gina Annette Mohundro passed away peacefully at home, August 8th, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16th, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with Sherri Evans officiating.

Gina was born January 13, 1966, in Waco, Texas, and grew...

Aug 8, 2023

Joe Frank Holder, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Mount Calm Cemetery, in Mount Calm, Texas, with Craig Klempnauer officiating.

Joe Frank was born July 3, 1929, in Mount Calm, Texas, to Frank and Mary Jo Holder. Joe Frank graduated...

Aug 8, 2023

Stewart David Simons, cherished family member and masterful storyteller, passed away on August 8, 2023, at the age of 67. A celebration of Stewart's life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 21, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey funeral home in Waco, Texas.

Born August 5, 1956, to Diane and Jim Simons, Stewart's life journey was...

Aug 7, 2023

Robert “Bob” Arnold Stratton passed away at his home, Monday, August 7, 2023. There will be no funeral services. A small family celebration of his life will be held at his home on August 19, 2023.

Bob was born January 26, 1944, in Lompoc, California, to Grover Arnold and Ila Jean Stratton. Bob was educated...

Aug 6, 2023

Margaret Joyce Abel, 90, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at The Blake at Waco. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9th at Trinity at Badger Ranch in Woodway, Texas, with Rev. Kevin Lentz officiating. The burial will follow at Riesel Cemetery, in Riesel, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Aug 6, 2023

Lois “Pat” Segal passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023. A private family graveside service was held Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Rodef Sholom Cemetery.

Pat was born March 20, 1938, the first day of spring, in New York City, New York, to Malcom and Dorothy Gordon. She thrived as the owner of Maternity Fashions and...

Aug 2, 2023

Ronald D. Gardner, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Services to honor his life will take place at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Lake Shore Church of Christ with Ernie Christie officiating. The burial will follow at Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in...

Jul 31, 2023

Mary Louise Cox, 79, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Richard Gato and David Ives officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday,...

Jul 27, 2023

Mason Lee Niffen passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Hernandez Cemetery in Cameron with family officiating. Burial will follow. A visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Mason was born December 1, 2012, in Temple, Texas,...

Jul 22, 2023

Reuben Hurtado passed away at home Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the age of 71.

Mass of Christian Burial, to celebrate his life, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco with The Very Reverend Benjamin Magnaye as celebrant. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will...

Jul 21, 2023

Lynn Hayner, age 62, died at home in Waco with her family by her side. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., in Waco, Texas, with Reverend Joann Dominguez officiating. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at 3:00 p.m. prior to the service,...

Jul 18, 2023

Joyce J. McCleery passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Visitation and services will take place at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2023. Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Reverend Brian Coats officiating.

Joyce was born...

Jul 17, 2023

Phyllis "Jeanne" Ware passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. A Graveside Service to honor her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco, Texas, 76706.

Jeanne was born on July 14, 1950, in Memphis, Texas, to Preach and Margaret Weaver. In 1968, she...

Jul 17, 2023

Ruth Elaine Malin DeWeese Troop passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, care, and unwavering love. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas.

Ruth was born on April 8, 1925, in Pemiscot...

Jul 15, 2023

William “Bill” Lewie Jr., 94, of Waco, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco with his family at his side.Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A private family funeral service followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco will be held this week....

Jul 15, 2023

Randall “Craig” Colwick passed away July 15, 2023. He was at home, surrounded by family and enveloped with love. A celebration of life will be scheduled soon.

Craig was born in Cranfills Gap, a small village that always held his heart. After moving to Waco, he became a standout basketball player at Richfield...