Waco Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremations

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving feels harder when someone who used to be at your table isn’t there anymore. The meal gets cooked and people gather, but the day carries that awareness of an empty seat. Some families talk openly about the person they’re missing, while others keep those memories closer to the heart. Both can happen around the same table.

If this is your first Thanksgiving without someone you love, give yourself permission to make the day what you need it to be. Prepare their favorite dishes, or skip them. Share stories, or take a break from talking. Hold on to traditions, or try something new. Whatever helps you get through today is enough.

We’ve been thinking about the families we’ve served this year, and you’re on our hearts. We’re here if you need us and hope today has moments of warmth, gratitude, and love.

11/25/2025

Wanda Lea Mason

Wanda Lea Mason, 89, of Waco passed away Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025. A graveside service will be Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.

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11/25/2025

Have you considered how you want your funeral to feel for the people who gather?

Years later, people remember how your funeral felt more than any other detail. Like when Uncle Bob tells that story about you that makes everyone crack up through their tears. Or when your favorite song comes on and suddenly everyone's smiling because it's so perfectly you.

Those moments when your personality shines through are what people carry with them forever.

Small touches make all the difference. Your family will treasure having your input on what feels most like you.

11/24/2025

Jobretta Saulter Curtis

Jobretta Curtis, 87, passed on November 22, 2025, surrounded in her final days by loving family. She shared 64 years of marriage with Oliver Earl Curtis. After retiring from Owens Illinois Glass Plant, she spent her days tending to her farm and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings with the exception of a sister; her husband, Oliver; and her great-grandson, Michael Chance Vasser.

Jobretta is survived by her sister Yvonne Teat; daughters Barbara Wooten (husband Dennis), Patty Charanza (husband Ed), and Terrie Gillaspie; sons Stephen Curtis (wife Michelle) and Oliver Carl Curtis; and her grandchildren Shawna Richardson, David Vasser, Heather Michum, Jennifer Gillaspie, Jon Vasser, Christina Vasser, Ashley Stone, Stephen Carter, Stephanie Carter, Jolene Flowers, Dana Wooten, and Trey Charanza. She is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Church of the Redeemed, located at 4300 Orchard Lane, Waco, Texas. Viewing will start at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Jeff Stinson officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Serving as Pallbearers are Stephen Carter, Robert Colburn, Nathan Flowers, Joseph Stone, David Vasser, Jon Vasser.

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11/24/2025

Karen Cowan

Karen Cowan June 2, 1950 – November 14, 2025

Karen Cowan, 75, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1950, to Ernest Ray Starmer and Lucy Marie Gresson in Dallas, Texas, and grew up surrounded by the love of her family. On June 16, 1965, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she married the love of her life, SGM William Curtis Cowan, beginning a 60-year journey filled with devotion, partnership, and deep family roots.

Karen was a homemaker for most of her life—a role she embraced wholeheartedly. Her home was a place of warmth, comfort, laughter, and unwavering love. She found joy in simple pleasures: reading, cooking, watching birds from the comfort of her hot tub, and sharing a weekly pinochle game with her family. She especially loved traveling with her husband, whether on scenic road trips or aboard cruise ships, and continued to do so up until her final days. Above all, Karen treasured the time she spent with her loved ones. Her kindness, gentle spirit, and boundless capacity to love left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Peggy Hamilton; and her grandson, David James Lee Cowan.

Karen is survived by her devoted husband, SGM William Cowan; her children Mona Lisa and Steve Davies, William Cowan Jr. and Michele Cowan, James and Caroline Cowan, and David Cowan; and her grandchildren Savanna and Zachary Humphrey, William Cowan III, Johnathan and Taylor Hartstack, Mamie Cowan, Benjamin Davies, Jocie Davies, Jaymie Cowan, Daykota Cowan, Matthew Cowan, and David Cowan. She also leaves behind great-grandchildren Jaysa Humphrey, Tristen Humphrey, Brooklynn Zachgo, Athena Zachgo, Jordan Hartstack, Jason Hartstack, Niklaus Hartstack, Quentin Hartstack, Opal Hartstack, Vera Hartstack, Aiden Popham, Anthony Cowan, and Tristen Knutson Jr.

Karen’s legacy is one of love, family, and gentleness. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all whose lives she touched.

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11/21/2025

Roger Dean Pauling

Roger Dean Pauling, 61 (1964 – 2025), Visitation for him will be Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and a Graveside service will be at Waco Memorial Park Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 am

Born and raised in Waco, Texas by his beloved parents, Margaret and Billy Earl Pauling, Roger graduated from Richfield High School in 1982 where he was the drum major for the Ram band. After graduating, he moved to Dallas to begin a life-long career as a Retail Salesperson/Manager, mostly in jewelry sales or women’s clothing. His pleasant disposition and great listening ability helped garner loyal customer relationships. He was also active in the Dallas LBGT community, serving twice as empress of the charity organization, United Court of the Lone Star State.

He doted on his mother, who he visited almost daily, and provided great companionship for her. He was very artistic and created beautiful jewelry. He worked tirelessly to raise money for AIDS research, including costume design and creation, and stage crew for plays to raise money. He always had a cheery disposition and brought a smile to everyone around him.

He is survived by his mother Margaret, his sister Becca and her husband Scott Hartley, and his brother Brian and his wife Pearl, and his cousin Sharon Herndon. He leaves behind six nephews and their families: Jon Ashton, Todd Ashton, Scott Ashton, James Hartley, Benjamin Pauling, and David Pauling.

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11/21/2025

Congratulations to our FIRST Caregiver Award recipient, Lucy Lupu, with Lucy's Loving Home Care! Lucy was nominated by Chaplain Luke Stokes, who had this to say: "Lucy treats her patients like they're members of her family." He went on to say that she does "beautiful work" and is "100% present with her patients." Please help us congratulate her in the comments section. Our community is fortunate to have great caregivers like Lucy!

If you would like to nominate a caregiver, click on the following link. We will be honoring someone monthly in partnership with our sister location, Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

https://www.wacofhmp.com/about/caregiver-recognition-award

11/21/2025

Some days carry a mix of emotions, and that’s part of grief. Feelings shift and change, and however today looks is part of the process. Be kind to yourself through it all.

11/20/2025

We had a visitor today in our cemetery. Thanks to our grounds crew member William for capturing the video.

11/19/2025

Lena Jane Capps

Lena Jane Capps, 69, of Waco passed away peacefully from this life to be with the Lord on December 8, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving family.

There will be a family inurnment on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm at Waco Memorial Park.

Lena was born September 21, 1945 in Conroe, Texas to Henry and Edna Bullard Sumner. She was a retired hairstylist which she loved. She loved being with her family, her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Lena was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Sumner; husband, Noble Capps; son, Timothy Seale; and brother, Bobby Joe Sumner.

She is survived by children, Sheila Ash, Theresa Campbell, Tami McLemore and husband, Lynn, Michael Seale and wife, Denise, William Capps and wife, Ericka; mother, Edna James; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl Carey and husband, Burt; sisters-in-law, Judy Boulter and Sherry Davis and husband, Tony; brother-in-law, Gary Capps and wife, Linda; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

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11/18/2025

Elodia Gonzalez

Elodia Cruz de González, conocida por Eloy, de 65 años, falleció en su casa y en paz el 15 de Noviembre de 2025 en Waco,Texas. Nacida el 18 de febrero de 1960, en San Martin, Rio Verde, SLP. Sus padres Pablo Cruz Guerrero y Norberta Milan Perez.

Como costurera y ama de llaves por varios años salió adelante con su familia. Se bautizó como Testigo de Jehová el 24 de Julio de 1993, fue precursora regular por más de 30 años, empezó su servicio de tiempo completo en marzo de 1995 y desde entonces ella enseñó a muchas personas sobre la biblia, fue un grán ejemplo de abnegación para todos. Siempre se empeñaba por servir a Jehová lo mas que podía a pesar de estar enferma hasta su ultimo dia. Le encantaba pasar tiempo en su jardín, cultivar flores, ir a la playa y estar con su familia.

Se casó el 20 de Abril de 1979 con su esposo Josafat González Mondragón. Tuvieron tres hijos: Juan Carlos González, Roxana González, Josafat González Jr.

Le sobreviven su esposo Josafat González Mondragón. Sus hermanas Natividad Cruz y Margarita Guerrero, sus hijos, Juan Carlos González, esposa Maribel González, Roxana Torres, esposo Samuel Torres, Josafat González Jr, su nieto Juan Carlos González Jr, hija adoptiva Melanie Alvarez.

Precedida en la muerte por sus padres Pablo Cruz Guerrero y Norberta Milan Perez. Su querida hermana Martha Cruz de Barragan y nieto Isaac González.

Elodia fue una madre, abuela y amiga muy querida, conocida por su corazón generoso, hospitalaria, humilde y por su gran amor a su familia y amigos.

Portadores del feretro: Homar Fajardo, Ruben Fajardo Jr., Angelo Fajardo, Juan Pablo Guerrero, Lorenzo Guerrero Jr., Felis Guerrero

Velación:

Viernes 21 de Noviembre del 2025 de 6-8pm

Waco Memorial Funeral Home

6623 South Interstate 35

Robinson Tx 76706

Funeral:

Sabado 22 de Noviembre del 2025 a las 10am en el

Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

4911 I-35 North

Waco Tx 76705

Zoom:

Meeting ID: 2547226442

Passcode: 1914

Entierro:

Sábado 22 de Noviembre del 2025 después del discurso

Waco Memorial Park/Cemetery

6623 South Interstate 35

Robinson Tx 76706

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11/18/2025

James Borden Franklin

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