The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 10-14 February 2025.

Charity Bartel, 51, of Visalia, California, passed away 6 February 2025. She was the pastor of Goshen Community Church of the Nazarene in Visalia. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Bartel Sr.

Wilson Deaton, 64, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away 4 February 2025. He was the pastor of Kenosha Family Church of the Nazarene. He served previously in Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Robin Deaton. 

Ronald Nelson, 91, of Onalaska, Texas, passed away on 12 January 2025. He was a retired minister who served in Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Nelson, who passed away in 2019. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Corrine Nelsen, who passed away in 2001.

Waldemar Perez-Lopez, , of Arcola, Illinois, passed away 12 February 2025. He served as the pastor of Arcola Spanish Church of the Nazarene for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Damaris Perez.

Donna Roth, 94, of San Bernardino, California, 19 January 2025. Donna was the widow of Richard Roth, a retired minister and educator who served in California. Richard passed away 3 October 2024.

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Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org.

--Compiled by Nazarene News