Obituaries

Hector Rochin

Hector Rochin

Sep 2, 2022

Hector Antone Rochin passed away of natural causes on September 2, 2022 at the age of 98, in Waco, Texas. He is survived by his cherished fiancée of many years, Jean Cymerman and his sister, Rosie Rochin of Phoenix, Arizona. He had four beloved children from his marriage with Elizabeth Rochin Momper who is deceased: a son, Bradley Rochin of...

Alice Mercile Duggan

Alice Mercile Duggan

Sep 2, 2022

On Friday, September 2, 2022, our beloved Mercile gained her angel wings, she was finally reunited with her loving husband Max Duggan, and is now dancing in the kingdom of Heaven at the age of 81. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 12, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery....

Patricia Rash

Patricia Rash

Sep 1, 2022

Patricia (Pat) Joan Rash passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her beautiful smile and her unconditional love for her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, at Renew Church, 6509 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX, with Pastor Pete Patterson officiating. A second...

Gloria Vasquez

Gloria Vasquez

Aug 29, 2022

The family of Gloria Arechiga Vasquez mourns the loss of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as we celebrate her life and the role she played in our guidance. She did so with the help of our father, Gus. They married in August of 1949. Carol and Rosemary were born a few years later and, eventually, Richard rounded out the family....

Kim Tosh

Kim Tosh

Aug 29, 2022

Kim Ilene Tosh, 65, of Waco passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. There will be a memorial visitation 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 9 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Kim was born December 18, 1956 to Kenneth and Alice Breitenstein in Reading, Pennsylvania. She traveled to Texas in 1974, where she put down roots....

Steve Thorp

Steve Thorp

Aug 27, 2022

Steve Thorp, 68, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on August 27, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 29, 1954, to Robert and Mary Thorp, whom he loved dearly. He was hard working in life. After retiring from Weyerhaeuser and Paragon, Steve truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; Nascar, fishing, football (Raiders), leisure car...

James "Chris" Jackson

James "Chris" Jackson

Aug 27, 2022

James (Chris) Jackson, 64, passed peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 7 at Robinson Cemetery, 620 E. Stegall, Robinson with Pastor Wayne Blackshear officiating. There will be a visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 6 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco....

Beade Northcut

Beade Northcut

Aug 27, 2022

Beade O’Brien Northcut, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully during his sleep on August 27, 2022. Visitation with the family will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Robinson. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31 at Bethel Methodist...

Randy Simons

Randy Simons

Aug 26, 2022

Randy Ray Simons, of Valley Mills, TX, passed from this life to his eternal life, on the morning of August 26, 2022. Randy was born February 27, 1950, in Rosenthal, TX, to Lonzo Luther Simons and Maud Hickox Simons. He was the youngest of four siblings, and was preceded in death by his parents, his older sister, Jenny Joyce Simons,...

Jeffery Hutchinson

Jeffery Hutchinson

Aug 26, 2022

Jeffery Hutchinson, 40, of Waco, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022. There will be a memorial visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 8 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Jeffery Ivan Lattel was born on July 23,1982 in Waco, Texas to Donna Hutchinson-Landry and later in life a devoted step-father Larry Landry. During his early...

Antonia Garcia

Antonia Garcia

Aug 22, 2022

Antonia Zamudio Garcia, 88, of Waco, TX, passed away on August 22, 2022. In respect of Antonia’s final wishes, no services are scheduled at this time. Antonia was born on June 13, 1934 in Waco, TX to Rita (Montalbo) and Hilario Zamudio. Antonia was an elementary school teacher for almost forty-two years at Waco ISD before she retired in 2003....

Ima Jean Raines

Ima Jean Raines

Aug 21, 2022

Jean Raines, 88, of Waco, TX, passed away on August 21, 2022. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr. Waco. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 I-35, Waco, with...

Julia Benton

Julia Benton

Aug 21, 2022

August 21st 2022, Julia Benton left this life and has returned to the earth. She leaves behind a mournful family including her boyfriend, Luckus Moore and four children, Phillip, Brian, Nicholas, and Nathaniel. Originally from Robinson, Illinois she moved to Waco, Texas hoping to provide a better upbringing than she had found in her hometown. She was hardworking and dedicated,...

Jackie Crane

Jackie Crane

Aug 20, 2022

Jackie "Jack" Allen Crane, 87, passed away Saturday, Aug 20, 2022, after an extended illness. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 3rd at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with memorial service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. Jack was born July 10, 1935, to Leonard Halbert Crane and Evelyn Borchardt Crane in Mesquite, Texas. Jack had one...

Wendell Seitzler

Wendell Seitzler

Aug 17, 2022

Wendell Cecil Seitzler joined our Lord and Savior on August 17, 2022, with Suzy by his side. Wendell fought a courageous battle of multiple myeloma since 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Pastor Robert Nelson officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service, beginning...

Ronald Koester

Ronald Koester

Aug 16, 2022

“And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.” –Ecclesiastes 12:7 Ronald E. Koester, 73, passed peacefully from this earth on August 16, 2022. His life was full. He was blessed. He accomplished what he set out to do. He was born on October 16, 1948 to Mildred and Lorenz...

Malcorine Drosche

Malcorine Drosche

Aug 16, 2022

Malcorine Drosche, 82, of Waco, TX, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home, with Chaplain Luke Stokes officiating. Burial will be at Tacker-Long Cemetery near Marlin, TX. Malcorine was born January 20, 1940,...

Ruth Sesters

Ruth Sesters

Aug 16, 2022

Ruth Sesters, 87, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was born February 22, 1935 in Waco, Texas to Joel Earl and Gladys Rose (Snelson) Simpson. She worked for many years at Owens-Illinois Glass Plant. Ruth married Jim Sesters on April 23, 1965 and moved to Rancho Cordova, California. In 2004 she moved back to Texas and resided...

Bobbie Cardwell

Bobbie Cardwell

Aug 14, 2022

Bobbie Jewel Cardwell died peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Living Springs Village in Waco, TX. Visitation is Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 6-8 PM at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, TX. A graveside service is Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 10 AM at Waco Memorial Park with Reverend Jerry Freedman officiating. Bobbie was born on...

Bonnie Hoover

Bonnie Hoover

Aug 12, 2022

Bonnie Jean Hoover, 49, passed away on August 12, 2022. Private family services were held at Rosemound Cemetery. Bonnie was born in Waco, TX on September 19, 1972 to Susan (Allison) and Billy Gene Hoover, Jr. She enjoyed sports, playing music, and spending time with her family. Bonnie is preceded in death by her loving grandparents and her niece. Bonnie...