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Dr. M. Wayne Falcone
1941 - 2026
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Dr. M. Wayne Falcone
May 30, 1941 - Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Wayne Falcone, 84, a beloved physician, devoted husband and father, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in the early morning hours of February 3, 2026.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 12, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 9820 Chapel Road in Waco, by Monsignor Bill Brooks, who also officiated Dr. and Mrs. Falcone's marriage 34 years ago. Dr. Falcone will lie in state Monday the 9th and Tuesday the 10th from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
Dr. Falcone wasbornMay 30, 1941, to Anthony James Falcone and Alice Elizabeth Van Sleet Falcone.
After graduating from Catholic Central High School in upstate New York, Dr. Falcone pursued his education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he later attended Georgetown Medical School. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for two years through the Berry Plan,attainingthe rank of Major. In 1973, following his military service, he answered a lifelong calling to medicine in Waco, a vocation that would shape not only his professional career, but the lives of countless patients, colleagues, and friends.
Early in his career, Dr. Falcone played a pivotal role in shaping cardiac care in Waco, working alongside his longtime colleague and friend, Dr. Charles Shoultz Jr., to helpestablishcardiology services and bring procedures andexpertiseto a community where such care had not previously been available. Dependable and generous with his time, he ensured continuity of care and the highest standards for patients throughout the community. To many, he was not only a physician, but a trusted and steady presence.
Dr. Falcone's influence extended far beyond the exam room. He was a teacher and mentor, a father figure, and a quiet guide to many employees, nurses, colleagues, and family members who looked to him for discernment and wisdom. His generosity was never performative; it was simply intrinsic to who he was. He had a rare ability to instill calm, confidence, and assurance by his presence alone. To those who knew him best, his presence was so consistent and grounding that it felt permanent. He was the kind of man whose reliability wasassumed, becauseit had always been so.
Beyond his work in medicine, hunting was one of Dr. Falcone's greatest lifelong joys. Beginning as a teenager, he carried a deep love for the outdoors throughout his life, finding both adventure and peace in the tradition. He especially cherished spring turkey season, eagerlyanticipatingtime spent hunting with his close friend and favorite hunting partner, Dr. DavidJansma.
Dr. Falcone shared 34 years of marriage this September with his beloved wife, Kim Falcone, whose vibrantspiritand dynamic presence beautifully complemented his calm and measured nature. Their life together was marked by deep partnership, shared joy, and unwavering devotion.
Dr. Falcone was a devoted father, embracing his family fully and without distinction. He showed up with patience, consistency, and unconditional love, offering guidance, steadiness, and supportto those who knew him as Dad. To him, family was defined by commitment and care, not by labels.
Dr. Falcone is survived by his wife, Kim Falcone; his children, Amy Callan and her husband Michael, Joseph Falcone and his wifeAndi, and Nikki Pittman; his grandchildren, Jeremy Falcone and his wife Yesenia, Kyle Falcone, Emily Lamb and her husband Grayson, Sarah Callan, Samuel Callan, Jack Lanier, and Jase Lanier; and his great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Falcone,AllanaFalcone, Luka Falcone, Callan Lamb, and his brother Van Falcone.
Physician partners carrying forward the legacy he helped build at Waco Cardiology Associates will serve as pallbearers. In the truest sense, honorary pallbearers include countless colleagues, nurses, staff, friends, and dear family members, too many to name, whose lives were touched and strengthened by Dr. Falcone's compassion and generosity of spirit, just as his life was enriched by knowing them.
Dr. Falcone leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured in years, titles, or accomplishments, but inliveschanged. His influencelives onin the people he mentored, the family he loved, and the many who were better simply for having known him.
When people speak of Dr. Falcone, the words most often heard are simple and remarkably consistent: he was the kindest man they had ever known. That kindness, lived quietly and generously, is the memory he leaves behind.
In Lieu of flowers Dr. Falcones' family would like you to honor his memory by contributing to the Ascension Providence Foundation.
Dr. Falcones' family invites you to leave a message or a memory in his online "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBfamily.com.
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey
6101 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX 76710
May 30, 1941 - Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Wayne Falcone, 84, a beloved physician, devoted husband and father, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in the early morning hours of February 3, 2026.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 12, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 9820 Chapel Road in Waco, by Monsignor Bill Brooks, who also officiated Dr. and Mrs. Falcone's marriage 34 years ago. Dr. Falcone will lie in state Monday the 9th and Tuesday the 10th from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
Dr. Falcone wasbornMay 30, 1941, to Anthony James Falcone and Alice Elizabeth Van Sleet Falcone.
After graduating from Catholic Central High School in upstate New York, Dr. Falcone pursued his education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he later attended Georgetown Medical School. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for two years through the Berry Plan,attainingthe rank of Major. In 1973, following his military service, he answered a lifelong calling to medicine in Waco, a vocation that would shape not only his professional career, but the lives of countless patients, colleagues, and friends.
Early in his career, Dr. Falcone played a pivotal role in shaping cardiac care in Waco, working alongside his longtime colleague and friend, Dr. Charles Shoultz Jr., to helpestablishcardiology services and bring procedures andexpertiseto a community where such care had not previously been available. Dependable and generous with his time, he ensured continuity of care and the highest standards for patients throughout the community. To many, he was not only a physician, but a trusted and steady presence.
Dr. Falcone's influence extended far beyond the exam room. He was a teacher and mentor, a father figure, and a quiet guide to many employees, nurses, colleagues, and family members who looked to him for discernment and wisdom. His generosity was never performative; it was simply intrinsic to who he was. He had a rare ability to instill calm, confidence, and assurance by his presence alone. To those who knew him best, his presence was so consistent and grounding that it felt permanent. He was the kind of man whose reliability wasassumed, becauseit had always been so.
Beyond his work in medicine, hunting was one of Dr. Falcone's greatest lifelong joys. Beginning as a teenager, he carried a deep love for the outdoors throughout his life, finding both adventure and peace in the tradition. He especially cherished spring turkey season, eagerlyanticipatingtime spent hunting with his close friend and favorite hunting partner, Dr. DavidJansma.
Dr. Falcone shared 34 years of marriage this September with his beloved wife, Kim Falcone, whose vibrantspiritand dynamic presence beautifully complemented his calm and measured nature. Their life together was marked by deep partnership, shared joy, and unwavering devotion.
Dr. Falcone was a devoted father, embracing his family fully and without distinction. He showed up with patience, consistency, and unconditional love, offering guidance, steadiness, and supportto those who knew him as Dad. To him, family was defined by commitment and care, not by labels.
Dr. Falcone is survived by his wife, Kim Falcone; his children, Amy Callan and her husband Michael, Joseph Falcone and his wifeAndi, and Nikki Pittman; his grandchildren, Jeremy Falcone and his wife Yesenia, Kyle Falcone, Emily Lamb and her husband Grayson, Sarah Callan, Samuel Callan, Jack Lanier, and Jase Lanier; and his great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Falcone,AllanaFalcone, Luka Falcone, Callan Lamb, and his brother Van Falcone.
Physician partners carrying forward the legacy he helped build at Waco Cardiology Associates will serve as pallbearers. In the truest sense, honorary pallbearers include countless colleagues, nurses, staff, friends, and dear family members, too many to name, whose lives were touched and strengthened by Dr. Falcone's compassion and generosity of spirit, just as his life was enriched by knowing them.
Dr. Falcone leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured in years, titles, or accomplishments, but inliveschanged. His influencelives onin the people he mentored, the family he loved, and the many who were better simply for having known him.
When people speak of Dr. Falcone, the words most often heard are simple and remarkably consistent: he was the kindest man they had ever known. That kindness, lived quietly and generously, is the memory he leaves behind.
In Lieu of flowers Dr. Falcones' family would like you to honor his memory by contributing to the Ascension Providence Foundation.
Dr. Falcones' family invites you to leave a message or a memory in his online "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBfamily.com.
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey
6101 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX 76710
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Feb. 7, 2026.
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Kay Balli
February 9, 2026
He was a great doctor who cared for many people here in Waco. He will be missed by many but will be remember for the care he showed to everyone.
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Retha Tiner
February 8, 2026
Dr. Falcon cared for my husband 25 years or more.
He was my husband's doctor, but he our friend.
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