Steve Hurtado

Steve Hurtado, 96, of Waco, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, April 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and their children.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, followed by a rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at St Mary’s Catholic Church of The Assumption with Rev. Joseph Geleney officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery.

Steve was born August 3, 1929, in Mart, Texas, the son of Juan and Tiburcia Hurtado. He was a High School graduate of Waco Tech. He then proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950 until he received his honorable discharge as Sergeant in 1952. Steve went on to work at General Tire until he retired after 30 years of service.

Steve’s love for sports allowed him to play softball in Germany while he was stationed there, he played semi-pro baseball in Waco and enjoyed League Bowling. He loved watching his 5 boys playing sports throughout their school years and later, his grandchildren.

His television was always tuned on some sports game or westerns, but what he loved the most in life was his wife and family. He married the love of his life, Mary Martinez Hurtado on August 15, 1957, in Waco forging a beautiful life together filled with laughter, adventure, shared dreams and five sons. They found joy in attending St. Mary’s Catholic Church throughout the years.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Tiburcia Hurtado. His brothers, Albert, Ascension, Julio, Joe, Rufus, Felix, Lyon Hurtado and sisters, Hope Lopez, Lorenza Amaro, Mary Reyes, Pauline Ruiz, and Janie Almanza.

Survivors include his wife Mary Martinez Hurtado; sons, Steve and wife Suzy; Charles, Marty, David and wife Sylvia; Eddie, 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren and many God children.

Pallbearers are Trent Hughes, Robert Garcia, Philip Hurtado, Andrew Hurtado, Daniel Hurtado, Omar Sanchez and Nick Martinez.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Breanna, and the rest of his caretakers from AccentCare for the wonderful care you provided.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory of Steve on his “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.