All Obituaries

Born in Louise, Texas on August 22, 1936 to William and Lola Elizabeth (Byerley) Bauer.  Jean Bauer Zimmerman was a beautiful wife and mother. She went to be with her lord on January 15, 2022 at the young age of 85, with her daughter, Kimberly Elizabeth Chambles by her side.   Jean loved traveling across the United States with her loving husband Zeke Charles Zimmerman in their RV. She enjoyed camping and tubing down the Guadalupe with her family and visiting the beautiful river...

Estha Fowler, 85, died peacefully in her home on January 9, 2022 in Victoria, TX.  Estha Louise Olson was born on May 29, 1936 in Bay City, TX to Elmer Olson and Freddie Mae (Olson) Frieze.  She grew up in Ganado, TX and graduated from Ganado High School.  She then moved to Houston, TX where she lived and worked at the YWCA. She married David Fowler, her high school Sweetheart, on August 10, 1957. Estha had a lifelong banking career in downtown Houston until she retired in...

Annie Kluck Gadeke Rodman passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.  She was born on February 22, 1924 in Wharton County to Edward and Paula Kruger Kluck.  Annie married Albert W Gadeke on February 15, 1942 in El Campo.  After Albert’s death in 1968, she married Howard L Rodman on February 14, 1972.                   Annie’s early years were spent as a farmer’s wife, working...

Sabrina Hacker passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2022 at the age of 43. She was born October 7, 1978 in El Campo to Deborah and William O. Hacker. Sabrina is survived by her husband, George Olvera, Jr.; father, William O. Hacker and step-mother Lee Ann Hacker; brother, William Thomas Hacker; sister, Misty Inez Hacker; step-brother, Eric Andrew Robertson;  step-sons, Greg Olvera, Jessie Olvera, George A. J. Olvera and step grandchildren as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins....

Martha Martinez, age 55, of El Campo passed away December 22, 2021 in Victoria.. Martha was born March 11, 1966 in Linares, NL, Mexico to the late Alfonso Mendez Garcia and Francisca Castillo Vega. Martha is survived by her sons, Jose Martinez, Jr. of El Campo, Jason Martinez of El Campo; daughters, Martha Hernandez of El Campo, Selena Castillo of El Campo; brother, Hector Mendez of Linares, NL, Mexico; sisters, Maria Del Carmen Mendez of Linares, NL, Mexico, Maria Guadalupe Mendez, Ines...

Terry Lee Ramsey was born March 15, 1950 in Alma, Michigan. He passed away December 20, 2021 in El Campo at the age of 71. Terry attended Alma High School and worked several years at Lobdell Emery in Alma, MI before moving to El Campo, Tx in 1982. He worked in the oil and gas business for Loomis International for many years. Terry spent his final years enjoying his vast collection of old time western movies and tending to his tropical fish. Terry did his best to help those around him to...

Estela Morales passed away November 27, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born in Robstown January 5, 1952. She was a school custodian for many years. Estela is survived by her sons, George Olvera, Jr. and girlfriend Sabrina, Freddy Olvera and wife Darla, Adame R. Olvera and wife Lupe; brothers, Raymond Morales, Juanito Morales; sisters, Maria Wilson, Trinidad Morales, Leonor Morales; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 pm Tuesday, December 7, at...

Venancio Cervantes, age 93 of Wharton, passed away on December 1, 2021 at his home in Wharton. He was born on March 31, 1928, in Wharton to the late Margarito Cervantes, Sr. and Martha Duran Cervantes. Venancio was a loving brother and uncle.   Venancio was a lifelong resident of Wharton County, a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Wharton, Tx.   Graveside viewing will begin at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wharton. Graveside rosary...

Sylvester Hernandez, Jr. passed away November 8, 2021 at the age of 30. He was born February 10, 1991 to Elvira Mireles and Sylvester Hernandez.   Sylvester Jr. was a loving, caring and beautiful individual. He was always a character making people smile and laugh. The confidence he showed made him no stranger as he would speak to all around him. He showed his uniqueness by decorating his own jacket when he was a teenager, sewing items, putting designs on his shoes and having tattoos...

Pamela S. Laitkep, 65, of El Campo passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021. She was born on August 13, 1956 to Charlie & Helen Smith. She married her loving husband, Allen on May 1, 1976.  She was a homemaker and housewife. She liked to crochet, garden, and work on crossword puzzles. She was a devoted Christian and was very active in the church. She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where she served on the administrative council board and other...