Obituaries

Jan 31, 2021

Javier Arandas passed away January 31, 2021. He was born October 10, 1960 in Mexico to the late Leonor and Pablo Arandas. His favorite pastime was fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Rosa Aranda; son, Alex Aranda; daughters, Lolita Garcia, Anita Mejorado, Marisa Aranda, Brianna Aranda, Alena Aranda; brothers, Jose and Juan; sisters, Obelia and Adela;...

Jan 27, 2021

Ruby Ann Escamia earned her angels wings on January 27, 2021 at the age of 52. She was born February 5, 1968 in Roma, Tx to Margarita and Rudy Ozuna, Sr. She loved her family especaill her grandchildren, she liked going to the river to relax and one of her favorite things to do was play cards.

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Jan 26, 2021

Leon Nunez, Jr. age 72 passed away January 26, 2021. He was born May 2, 1948 in Wharton to the late Maria De Jesus and Leon Nunez, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Dalia Ochoa Nunez of Edna son, Leonardo Nunez, III of Edna; daughter, Traci Lynn Nunez Ortiz and  Jimmy of Edna; brothers, John Nunez of Clute,...

Jan 25, 2021

George Molina, III passed away at his home on January 25, 2021. He was born September 28, 1953 in El Campo to the late Esperanza Garcia and George Molina, Jr.

He is survived by his daughters, Naomi Molina and Mary Molina; step-father, Benito Quintana; brothers, Richard Molina and wife Brenda, Henry Molina and wife Betty, Martin Molina, Angelo...

Jan 22, 2021

Beatrice “Bea” (Hajek) Kuretsch at age 68 went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021.

She was born September 20, 1952, in El Campo, TX to John and Gilbertine (Urbanovsky) Hajek. She attended El Campo High School (Class of 1971) and continued her education at Wharton County Junior College. Bea was a homemaker while...

Jan 9, 2021

Edwin A. Russell, Jr. of Providence City Texas died on January 9th 2021at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center in Houston Texas.   He died from complications due to a heart attack and stroke.  He was born on November 25, 1957 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. Edwin had a love for the outdoors and a soft spot for...

Jan 5, 2021

Juan Araguz passed away January 5, 2021 in El Campo at the age of 71. He was born January 12, 1949 in Lozano, Tx to the late Guadalupe Deleon and Miguel Araguz. He formerly worked for the city of El Campo.

He is survived by his wife Delia Ochoa Araguz; daughters, Rachel Falcon and Edward, Evie Araguz...

Jan 1, 2021

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...

Dec 20, 2020

Santiago P. "Jimmy " Hinojosa  passed away December 20, 2020.  He was born June 20, 1938 in Alice Texas to Pablo and Antonia Hinojosa.

He is survived by his wife Albina Falcon Hinojosa and his children Victoria Lopez and husband David, Jolynn Ochoa and husband Rene, Abby Vela and husband Gilbert, and James Hinojosa and wife Terry. He...

Dec 17, 2020

Jose Aguiar, Jr. received his angels wings on December 17, 2020 at the age of 54. He was born September 30, 1966 in Mexico to Agripina Martinez and Jose Aguiar, Sr. He was a computer engineer. He loved working on computers and anything to do with technology. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. His happy place was sitting...

Dec 13, 2020

Naomi I. Perry passed away December 13, 2020 peacefully at her home in Spring at the age of 91. She was born December 31, 1928 in Barstow, Texas to the late Rosa Lee Jeter and John Mitchell Lawson, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Peacock and husband Randy of Spring; grandchildren, Kelly Smith, Jennifer Young and husband...

Dec 5, 2020

Luis G. Rodriguez passed away at the age of 82 in El Campo. He was born June 21, 1938 in Harlingen to the late Anselmo and Consepsion Garcia  Rodriguez.

He is survived by his wife, Noemi A. Flores Rodriguez of El Campo; sons, Joe Luis Rodriguez and wife Sara of Raymondville, Jaime Rodriguez and wife Cynthia of...

Dec 2, 2020

Barbara "Jeanne" Kurtz Freese         Oct. 14, 1928 – Dec. 2, 2020

Born to Leslie and Elizabeth Kurtz in Beeville, TX, preceded in death by her husband Olen Freese and 8 siblings, William Kurtz, Billie Kurtz, Jo Evelyn Jasik, Alene Jeffrey, Virginia Mitchum, Betty Patch, Rosemary Patterson, and Leslie Kurtz Jr. “Sonny.”

Jeanne grew up on...

Nov 28, 2020

Davis (Dave) Stevens Drewett, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2020. He was born on May 5, 1950, in Dallas, TX. He was raised in Jena, Louisiana, and graduated from Jena High School. He then attended Northeast Louisiana University and graduated with a degree in Economics and Finance. While in college, Dave married...

Nov 13, 2020

Rueben Joe Castro, age 65, of El Campo passed away  November 13, 2020 in El Campo. He was born April 6, 1955 in Shiner, Texas to the late Savior and Olga Laas Castro.

He is survived by his daughters; Ashley Barnes (Andrew) of El Campo, Brittany Marie Salvato (Charles) of Lindale, Tx., Lynsay Nicole Porter (Richard) of...

Nov 6, 2020

Chona “Connie” Samora Longoria, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020 at the age of 71.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Andrew Longoria, Jr.; children, Laura Garcia and husband Luis, Lisa Bourgoyne and husband Ren, and Anisa Vasquez and husband Joe; grandchildren,...

Nov 6, 2020

David Cormier passed away November 6, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born March 20, 1938 in El Campo to the late Maybelle Ritchie and Albert Cormier.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne Cormier of El Campo; son, Jimmy Cole Cormier (Doris) of El Campo; grandchildren, William Cormier, Jeremy Blake (Stephanie), Jodi...

Oct 16, 2020

Jeanne Merlos Escobar passed away October 16, 2020 at the age of 63. She was born August 29, 1957 in El campo to the late Librada  and Frank Merlos, Jr.

She is survived by daughters, Loretta Garcia of El Campo, Caitlin Escobar of Baytown; grandchildren, Deana Davila, Alyssa Davila , John Garcia; brother, Simon Alcalar...

Oct 16, 2020

DonAnn Birchfield, age 48, of Bay City was called home after a tragic automobile accident. She was born December 21, 1971 in Charlotte, N.C. to Donald D. and Sandra J. Ellis Birchfield. She enjoyed fishing, music and dancing. She loved her family and friends.

She is survived by her companion of 18 years, Kurt Smith, who she...

Oct 7, 2020

Rosalie Carr Crume received her angel wings on October 7, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born June 4, 1938 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Harvey and Henrietta Hendershot Carr. For the last few years before her passing she lived in Blessing near her daughter. Prior to that she lived in El Campo and worked...