All Obituaries

Jacqueline Ann Mangum, a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away on March 20, 2023. Jackie was born on May 27, 1964, in Houston, Texas. She worked as a surgical technician in Houston, Texas for several years before dedicating her life to raising her children, Nicholas, Taylor, and Austin in Hungerford, Texas. Her kindness was infectious and she was a positive light to those around her. She enjoyed gardening, coaching the kid’s little league teams, and...

Elma A. Quinones passed away March 21, 2023. She was born February 15, 1965 to the late Alicia Ramirez Aguirre and Miguel Aguirre, Sr. She was previously the manager at Whataburger. Elma is survived by her sons, David Velasquez of Louise, Daniel Aguirre of Louise, Alfredo Rojas (Amber) of El Campo, Anthony Aguirre (Fiance, Beth) of El Campo; brothers, Mike Aguirre (Barbara) of El Campo, Sergio Aguirre of Louise, Cornelio Aguirre of Louise; sisters, Mary Ann Almendarez of Jourdanton, Jovita...

Velma Ruth (Horton) Hodges passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, three days shy of her 96th birthday. She was born February 25, 1927 in El Campo, Tx to parents William Henry Horton and Lillie Miller Horton. She is survived by her sons Billy and wife Patti, David and wife Deanne, Barry and wife Sherry and Greg. Grandchildren include Matt Hodges (Kristin), Blake Hodges (Samira), Tara Hodges, Lori Allen (Brad), Brian Hodges (Lisa), Heather Dybala (Jared), Blair Fletcher (Josh), Jes...

Alejos L. Escamia peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on January 25, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born February 9, 1937 in Wharton County to the late Juan and Maria Longoria Escamia. He was an oil field driller. He was the best prankster, he loved to cook and make sure there was plenty of food for everyone, he met no stranger. He loved going to the casinos to gamble and was always ready for a good road trip to wherever the open road took him.   Alejos is survived...

Howard “Howie” Leo Rodman, Jr. peacefully passed away January 1, 2023 while visiting his daughter in Grapevine, Tx. He was born March 1, 1926 in Cassian, Wisconsin to the late Howard L. and Grace Stafford Rodman.   Howard grew up on the family farm in Wausau, Wisconsin. The family moved to Orange Beach, Alabama, where as a young boy he worked as a fishing guide at his family fishing resort. In his teens Howie worked as a race horse trainer. Then on August 3, 1944 Howard...

Jose “Joe” Andrew Martinez better known as Chito peacefully passed away December 19, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family. Joe was born November 12, 1950 in El Campo to the late Pablo and Manuela Vasquez Martinez. Joe’s passion was being a mechanic. The joy of his life was wood crafting at home with his loving wife.   He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Martinez of El Campo; sons, Joe Martinez, Jr. (Adriana) of El Campo, John Martinez, Sr. (Cathy)...

Guadalupe Rafael Acuna passed away December 14, 2022 in El Campo at the age of 95. He was born November 12, 1927 in Yorktown to the late Manuel and Juanita Delgado Acuna. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 pm at Wheeler Funeral Home on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Friday at Holy Cross Memorial Park with burial to follow. He is survived by his son Joe Padron (Reba) of El Campo; daughter, Gloria P. Schulze (Rickey Lee) of Danevang; brother,...

Neftali Lugo Ortiz passed away December 3, 2022 in Wharton. He was born April 7, 1939 in Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Lugo and Lucia Ortiz. He is survived by his wife Ana Lugo of Wharton along with many friends and members of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Visitation will be at Wheeler Funeral Home from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Funeral service with Goel Soto officiating the service will begin at 2:00 pm on Thursday at Wheeler Funeral Home...

James Lane of Rosenberg, Tx, age 96 passed away Saturday, November 27, 2022 at St.  Luke's Hospital in Sugar Land. He was born James Bryan Lane on December 11, 1925 in Lamesa, Tx to James and Annie Mae Lane. Three years later the family moved to Rosenberg where his father opened an auto repair shop and later a Hudson dealership. After graduating from Rosenberg High School he joined the Naval ROTC, then served as an Ensign in the Navy until the end of WWII. After his discharge from...

Aryeh Onyx Perez gained his angels wings November 20, 2022. He was born March 18, 2022 in Sugarland to Maria Mendoza and Albert Lupe Perez,IV. Aryeh loved his bath time and his Cheeto puffs. Enjoyed playing with his toys, pulling mamas hair, and yelling “dada” when he wasn’t around. He was a smart, loving bundle of joy. Anyone and everyone loved having him around!  He is survived by his parents, Maria Mendoza and Albert Perez, IV; brother, Armoni Atlys Perez; aunts,...