Obituaries
Sarahjane "SJ" Swanson
Feb 10, 2026
Sarahjane "SJ" Davidson Swanson, of Houston, passed away after an eight-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, the 10th of February 2026. She was 60 years of age. She was born in Pasadena, Texas on the 23rd of September 1965, and was welcomed into the loving arms of Richard and Betty Davidson.
From birth, SJ was a joyful force of nature. She...
Ida Delgado Moreno
Feb 9, 2026
A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, faithful sister and daughter, and a God-fearing woman — these are just a few of the qualities that describe Ida Moreno. To know Ida was to experience unconditional love, steadfast faith, and a heart that always put others first.
Ida was the heartbeat of her family. She loved deeply and selflessly, and her life...
Louisa "Vicky" Lopez
Feb 6, 2026
Louisa “Vicky” Lopez passed peacefully at her home on February 6th, 2026 in El Campo.
Born April 10, 1947 to Lupe and Anita Espinosa in Edna, Tx. She was employed at I-C Manufacturing (Issacson Carrico) for over 35 years as a seamstress until the sudden illness of her husband when she became his caretaker. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2021...
Eufemia Solis
Feb 3, 2026
Eufemia Solis, age 77, of El Campo passed away February 3, 2026 in El Campo. She was born March 9, 1948 in Pierce to the late Antonio and Erminia Ortis Solis. She was a homemaker that liked cooking. She liked to laugh and joke around, chalupa bingo and Tejano music. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She...
John Edwin Kramer, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
John Edwin Kramer was born on November 18, 196,0 to John Edwin and Fannie Marie (Hershberger) Kramer in Canton, Ohio. On February 2, 2026, he passed away after complications from a severe stroke he suffered on December 5, 2025. At 5 yrs old, in March of 1966, he lost 2 new baby brothers. When he was 6 yrs old, on...
James Thomas Wilson II
Dec 19, 2025
James Thomas Wilson, II, 38, of Wharton, Texas passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2025 at his childhood home in El Campo, Texas. Known as Little Tommy, he was born January 7, 1987 in Houston, Texas. Tommy attended El Campo High School, Class of 2005. He was thankful for and enjoyed working at El Campo Spraying Inc. Tommy had a...
Charles Sumner Harris
Dec 28, 2025
Charles Sumner Harris,93, of El Campo passed away on December 28, 2025 in El Campo. He was born June 4, 1932 in Cordele, Texas to the late Buel Joe Harris and Lena Jacobs Harris.
He is survived by son, Charles Steven Harris and wife Linda of El Campo; daughters, Mary Jane Perez and Pamela Balderas both of El Campo; sister, Nancy...
Carroll Louise Griffiths
Dec 12, 2025
Carroll Griffiths, 81, of El Campo, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Houston. Born in Pryor, Oklahoma, on August 30, 1944, to James and Ruby Garton. She graduated, with honors, from Oklahoma State University with a degree in interior design. Carroll was a nationally recognized quilter and enjoyed sharing her passion with others. She was an active...
Leobardo Sanchez
Nov 11, 2025
Leobardo Sanchez, 89, of Bay City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Mexico to Emilio Sanchez and M Marcos (Hernandez) Sanchez on January 18, 1936.
He was a devoted father and a hardworking man who always put his family first. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren, and nothing made...
Viola Hernandez
Nov 7, 2025
Viola Hernandez, aged 70, passed away peacefully in her home on November 7, 2025. Born in Port Lavaca, Texas, on August 4, 1955, to Maria Anita Salinas Manzano and Jose Angel Manzano, both of whom preceded her in death. Viola dedicated her life to caring for others through her work as a CNA and housekeeper at Hillje Nursing Home, as...
Lydia Ann Yackel
Oct 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lydia Yackel
Our beloved Lydia Ann Yackel, 85, of Louise, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on August 3, 1940, to Pete and Susan (Cardenas) Garcia in Louise, Texas.
Lydia married the love of her life, George Yackel, and together they shared many wonderful years filled with laughter, family, and...
Debra Ann Phillips
Oct 19, 2025
Debra Ann Phillips, 64, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on January 6, 1961, in Houston, Texas to James and Aronia (Hughes) Psencik.
She graduated from Splendora High School, and then attended Wharton Junior College, becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She worked as an LVN for 30+ years, mainly for Texana...
Keith Wayne Matcheski
Oct 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith Wayne Matcheski, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He left this world on October 8, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on September 18, 1962, in Eagle Lake, Tx to Charlie “Bill” and Wanda Scott Matcheski. He was especially close with his...
Daniel Gonzalez Cardenas
Oct 4, 2025
Daniel G. Cardenas, 85, of El Campo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Ganado, Texas. He was born on January 22, 1940, in Louise, Texas, to Ambrocio and Felicita Cardenas.
Daniel was a loving husband, devoted father, and a man whose kindness left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He never met a stranger and always...
Kelly Kuretsch
Sep 28, 2025
Kelly Kuretsch 61, of Pasadena, Texas passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, in Spring, Texas. She was born on September 19, 1964, in Pasadena, Texas, to Lula Mae and Harold Gene Fritz.
On May 30, 1981, Kelly married the love of her life, Delphine “Dale” Kuretsch, at the First Baptist Church in Ganado, Texas. Their marriage was full of laughter,...
Chris Elliot Caraway
Sep 20, 2025
Chris Elliot Caraway of El Campo, Tx, passed away September 20th at the age of 65 in Eagle Lake, Tx. Chris was born to Glen Odell Caraway and Betty Jo (Childress) Caraway on March 13th, 1960 in El Campo, Tx. He played on the Varsity football team in High School. After graduating from High School, he attended Southwest Texas State...
Margie Ann Burroughs
Sep 9, 2025
Margie A. Burroughs passed away September 9, 2025 at the age of 84. She was born May 25, 1941 in San Antonio. She was the daughter of Christine Havran and William Zajicek. She and her husband, Ralph L. Burroughs owned and operated a grocery store in their early years of marriage. During her lifetime she worked in the insurance business...
Janice Ellen Lipinski
Aug 27, 2025
Janice Ellen Jensen Lipinski, 83, passed away on August 27, 2025, in El Campo.
Janice was born on March 22, 1942, to Chester and Hildegard “Shorty” Jensen.
Born and raised in El Campo, Janice graduated from El Campo High School, in 1960. Janice married the love of her life, Walter Lipinski, on May 23, 1967, and recently celebrated 58 years.
Janice, affectionately known...
Richard Terence Teets
Aug 6, 2025
Richard Terence Teets, 66, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on August 6, 2025, in Dickinson, Texas. He was born in Denton, Texas, on November 21, 1959, to Leslie Teets, Jr and Barbara (Bobby) Jean Teets where his dad used to teach at the college. He had a younger brother Todd and a little sister Meri.
He was a Boy Scout when...
Tomas Contreras
Aug 21, 2025
Tomas Contreras, age 90, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on August 21, 2025. He was born March 7, 1935 in Mexico to the late Jose Contreras and Teodiosa Ramos Contreras. Tomas was a hardworking man that always provided for his family. He enjoyed being home surrounded by them; especially the grandkids. He was a huge fan...
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