Obituaries

Camerino Lara

May 30, 2025

Camerino Lara, age 59, of West, passed away Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel by Kiki Rodarte, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the...

Jaye J Hutyra

May 28, 2025

Jaye J Hutyra, age 34, of West, passed away late Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025 at West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited and Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Walter Dhanwar as celebrant, assisted by Deacon Ronnie Sykora. Burial...

Father Vincent Chacko

May 27, 2025

Father Vincent Chacko, a devoted Catholic priest and missionary, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, in Kerala, India, at the age of 73.

Born on May 13, 1952, in Thannirmukkom, Kerala, India, he was the beloved son of Chacko and Annamma Vaipisheril. One of eight children, Father Vincent and his sister, Jyothi Maria, both answered the call to religious life.

From...

Richard Andrle

May 27, 2025

Richard George Andrle, age 72, of Bellmead, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 27, 2025 at The Atrium in Bellmead.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Richard was born September 7, 1952 in Bellmead, the son of Gabriel and Annie (Jurek) Andrle. He was a 1973 graduate of LaVega High School and earned an associate's...

Vickie Long

May 21, 2025

Vickie Jalayne Long, age 76, of China Spring, passed away late Wednesday night, May 21, 2025 at her daughter's home.

A Memorial Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until Noon Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery in Tours.

Vickie was born on November 16, 1948, in Baytown to Milton and Callie...

Theresa Keel

May 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Ann (Mashek) Claridy, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully on May 18th, 2025, at the age of 60.

A Celebration of Theresa's Life will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 23rd, 2025, at Aderhold Funeral Home, where we will gather to share...

Barbara Matus

May 17, 2025

Barbara Ann (Kramolis) Matus, age 78, of Elm Mott, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Elm Mott.

Graveside Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 at St. Mary's Cemetery in West.

Barbara was born November 4, 1946, in West, the beloved daughter of Bob and Antonie (Kolar) Kramolis. She attended Abbott, Ross, and...

Rev. Msgr. Isidore Rozycki

May 16, 2025

Reverend Monsignor Isidore Rozycki, age 82, of Axtell, Texas, passed away May 16, 2025, in West, Texas.

A Rosary, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, with Reverend Ed Karasek presiding. A meal will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall in...

Marge Deiterman

May 12, 2025

Margaret "Marge" (Piscacek) Deiterman, age 88, of West, passed away Monday afternoon, May 12, 2025 at West Rest Haven.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption...

Lillian Matus

May 12, 2025

Lillian Frances (Soukup) Matus, age 92, of West, passed away early Monday morning, May 12, 2025 at West Rest Haven.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with...

Rebecca Gandy

May 11, 2025

Rebecca Sue Gandy, age 82, of West, passed away late Sunday evening, May 11, 2025 at Windsor Healthcare Residence in Groesbeck.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 at China Spring Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Green officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.

Rebecca was the...

Daryl Horrocks

May 3, 2025

Daryl James Horrocks, age 53, of Aquilla, passed away Saturday morning, May 3, 2025 at his residence.

Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 at Scott's Chapel near Aquilla, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. Daryl will lie-in-state 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West.

Daryl was born December 8, 1971, in Dallas to...

Ray Dean

May 1, 2025

Ray Murray Dean III, age 69, of Hillsboro, passed away late Thursday morning, May 1, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

Graveside Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Bold Springs Cemetery near West, with Rev. David Snipes officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral...

Nancy Willis

May 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nancy Elaine Willis, age 70, who left this world peacefully on May 1, 2025, at her residence in Whitney, Texas, after a courageous journey with health challenges.

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Nancy was born on September 5, 1954, in Colorado City, Texas,...

Patricia Brown

Apr 24, 2025

Lila Patricia (Pinter) Brown, age 82, of Waco, passed away early Thursday morning, April 24, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. Patricia will lie-in-state from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold...

Reggie Whalen

Apr 23, 2025

Reginald Ray Whalen, known affectionately as Reggie, age 75, of Chalk Bluff, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 23, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and children.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Burial will follow at Vaughan Cemetery. The family...

Mary Hessel

Apr 11, 2025

Mary Ann (Zahirniak) Hessel, age 99, of Lacy Lakeview, peacefully passed away in her sleep Friday morning, April 11, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

The family will receive visitors from 9:00 a.m. Monday until service time. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Mary's...

Dolores Prince

Apr 10, 2025

Dolores Evelyn (Bezdek) Prince, age 74, of Austin, formerly of West, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her residence.

A rosary will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home, recited by Rev. Ed Karasek. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 p.m. until service time at...

Vergie Buckner

Apr 8, 2025

Vergie Mae Buckner, age 94, of Gatesville formerly of Waco, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025 at Hillside Medical Lodge in Gatesville.

A private memorial service and burial will be held at a later date.

Born on September 8, 1930, in Milam County, Vergie was the daughter of Joseph and Nannie (Key) Salisbury. Her journey through...

Jesus Perez Zaldivar

Apr 3, 2025

Jesus Perez Zaldivar, age 77, of West, passed away late Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in...