Elizabeth (Liz) Wahlstrom, age 80, passed away on May 2, 2026. Liz was born February 16, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Texas in 1969, where she settled in Aledo to raise her children and be near family. She spent her career as a neonatal ICU nurse. She loved working with the babies. After her retirement, she volunteered at a ministry called Baby World, where she helped moms in need.
Liz was a loving mother and grandmother, a faithful follower of Christ, and a friend to many. To know her was to love her and be loved by her. She had a passion for the word of God. She enjoyed time with her family, reading, word searches, baking, Elvis, and old westerns.
She is survived by her three children; Allen Wahlstrom, Patti Fischer and husband Bobby, and Mary Beth Hollman and husband David; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; her brother Bob Jones and wife Jane; along with nieces and nephews; and her sister-in-law and long time friend Mary Jones.
In lieu of flowers, please provide donations (whether monetary or diapers and wipes) for Baby World. Donations can be brought to the service or sent, in her name, to: Baby World at St John the Apostle Catholic Church (4101 Frawley — North Richland Hills, Texas 76180).
Services to celebrate her life will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at the Aledo Community Center.
There will be a funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church with a burial in Aledo Cemetery immediately following.
Another gathering will occur from 1-4 p.m. at the Aledo Community Center.
The Community News
June 12, 2026
