All Obituaries

Francisco “Frank” Canales peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021 at the age of 86. Frank was born October 8, 1934 in Gonzales, Tx to the late Francis and Andres Canales, Sr.   Frank is survived by his sons Ricky Joe Canales (Viola), David Charles Canales (Berta), Daniel Gerald Canales, Ephraim Frank Canales, Adrian Wayne Canales (Marisela); daughter, Theresa Lynn Bujnoch (Joe); sister, Dora Hernandez; 23 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 6 great...

Benito Guevara passed away Septmber 13, 2021 in El Campo at the age of 65. He was born January 12, 1956 in Mexico to Asencion and Martina del Agua Guevara. He is survived by his wife, Florina Cantero Guevara; son, Epifanio Cantero; daughters, Maria Torres (Baltazar), Alma Torres (Rafael), Mary Cazares (Gerardo), Olga Guevara (Leonard Mendez), Jecenia Muniz (Juan); brothers, Santo Guevara del Agua, Abraham Guevara del Agua, Josefa Guevara del Agua, Miguel Guevara del Agua, Francisco Guevara...

Michelle Bullard Brown, born July 10th, 1964, in El Campo, Texas went home to be with the Lord on September 9th,  2021.  She is survived by her husband, Lawrence G. Brown, Jr.; her son Garrett Brown and wife Mendi; and her daughter Katie Brown; her parents Bobby and Joyce Bullard Sr., her brothers Bobby Bullard Jr. and wife Melaney, Brett Bullard and his wife Jennifer; and her sister Teri Frauenberger and her husband Rick.   Michelle loved teaching and watching children...

Glendyl M. Weston gained her angel wings on September 13, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born March 6, 1938 in Smackover, Arkansas to the late Louis and Virginia Beck Bone.   Glendyl was not only a loving wife, mother, and sister, but a fun & quirky “Nanny” to her grand & great grandchildren. She was a lover of shopping; specifically bargain hunting!  She enjoyed garage sales and was the master of finding that silly gift, perfect for its recipient. She loved...

Jimmy R Ochoa of El Campo went to be with the Lord on Friday September 3, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born on March 18, 1948 in Ganado, Texas to the late Ysidro and Josephine Ochoa. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elsie Ochoa; his daughters, Cheryl Ochoa-Olivarez and husband Jorge Olivarez, Jaimie Ochoa-Padilla and husband Ryan Padilla, Amanda Ochoa-Espinosa and husband Augustine Espinosa; his son, Jimmy Ysidro Ochoa and wife  Erica Ochoa; brothers, Blas Ochoa, Richard Ochoa;...

Dianna Fern Schmidt was born to Vernon and Sophie Nightingale on July 28, 1956 in O'Keene, Oklahoma. She went to be with Jesus on September 1, 2021. She had just celebrated her 65th birthday with her family at one of her favorite restaurants.             Mom spent her childhood and youth growing up on the family dairy farm in Fairview, OK. where she was her dad's little milk maid and farm hand. She attended the local public...

Norman J. Bauer was called home on August 28, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born Elm Campo on November 11, 1939 to the late George and Lydia Burger Bauer. He was an Industrial Mechanic.   He is survived by his sons, Michael Bauer of El Campo, Patrick Bauer of El Campo; daughter, Penny Boatwright of West Columbia, sister, Meta Cykala of Gonzales , 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lydia Bauer; wife Olga June Bauer; sons Steve...

Leaonard Juarez, age 76, of El Campo passed away on August 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 21, 1945 in l Campo to Seferino and Angela Garcia Juarez. He is survived by his mother, Angela G. Hernandez; son, Leonard Juarez, Jr.; daughters, Gloria Juarez, Mary Juarez, Sandra Rodgers; brothers, Joe Hernandez, Jr., Sam Hernandez; sisters, Janie Rivera, Linda Aguilar, 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Leonard was preceded in death by his father, Seferino Juarez; son,...

Arthur Ray Wilson, age 71, passed away August 23, 2021 in El Campo. He was born July 20, 1950 in El Campo to Arthur and Annie Floeys Mills Wilson. He was a local cattle rancher and retired from Nanya Plastics. His is survived by his wife Margaret Ellison Wilson of El Campo; sister, Annie Entrekin of El Campo; brother, Wayne Wilson and wife Irene of El Campo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Floeys and Arthur Wilson; sons, Travis Wilson and Christopher Wilson. Visitation will...

Gonzalo "Bear" Medrano, Jr. received his angels wings on August 12, 2021. He was born January 22, 1958 to  Gonzalo and Frances  Medrano, Sr. He is survived by parents, Gonzalo Medrano, Sr.; mother, Frances Garcia brothers, Alex Medrano and Gilbert Medrano as well as nieces , nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many friends that will all miss him. He was preceded in death by his wife Debra Medrano. Visitation will begin at noon on Sunday, August 22 at Wheeler...