Mary Zurkan Waud

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jaime Waud. Mary is survived by her brother Michael James Zurkan, nephew Michael James Zurkan Jr. and stepson Loyal Waud. Loyal has children including daughter, Pamela Waud Blowers (Stephen), grandchildren, Ethan Paul, Benjamin Samuel, Daniel Stephan, Agape Mari, Esther Lois, Anna Ruth, Naomi Abagail and their youngest, Elisabeth. There are other relatives and additional information unavailable to this writer. Mary fell in love with Jaime Waud and they enjoyed over 40 years of marriage while serving The Lord together. As newlyweds, they worked as missionaries in Zacatecas, Mexico and in northern Mexico near Rio Bravo. Jaime had a colorful personality and Mary had many fond and humorous anecdotes to tell of their married years. They had no children together. After Jaime’s death, Mary continued to work alone in Mexico. She spent many years in the little village of Alfredo Bonfil, near the U.S. border. When she could no longer carry on the work because of advanced age and the danger of organized crime in North Mexico, she put the work into the hands of another mission so it could go forward after she left the area. Upon retiring from missionary work, she returned to the Rio Grande Valley, where she was a faithful member of the Donna Holiness Chapel. During her later years, she enjoyed passing out tracts in the flea markets and inviting people to come to church. For over sixty years, she was a faithful servant of The Lord as a missionary. Mary Spent her last years living in a community named Bibleville. In 2023, she suffered a massive stroke and due to the severity, she needed 24 hour care. On November 5th, she crossed into eternity and is finally with The Savior she loved and served so diligently. She leaves behind a legacy of sacrificial persistence in ministry. Although she had no children, she has many sons and daughters in the faith in Mexico who came to know The Lord because of her faithfulness. She left many with fond memories and love for her. They share their testimonies with tears and deep respect for her service to our Lord. May she rest in peace

Visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel Highland, 6705 FM 88, Weslaco, TX 78599, on November 11, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am, followed by the Service at Funeraria del Angel Highland, Weslaco, TX 78599, on November 11, 2026, beginning at 1:00 pm.

Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, 6705 FM 88, Weslaco, TX 78599, on November 11, 2026, beginning at 2:00 pm.