Nelda Charanza, 78, of Bellmead, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at a local hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be recited 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 23 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellmead with Father Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Nelda was born May 14, 1932 in Birch, Tx. To Walter and Minnie (Niemann) Koehler. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellmead. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jodie Charanza in March 1991, two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her daughters, Katherine Charanza of Bellmead, Sandra Webb and husband Curtis of Waco, Shirley Ray and husband James of Bellmead, son, Allen Charanza and wife Karen of Bellmead, sister, Vivian Schumacher of Deanville, granddaughter, Angela Green and husband, Kevin, two great-grandchildren, Devin and Jade. Special nephew Kelly Mabry of McGregor, several nieces and nephews. A Special Thanks to Dr. Wayne Falcone, Waco Cardiology, Providence C.H.F Clinic, and St. Catherine Health Care Center.