Obituaries
Barbara Freese
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...
Davis "Dave" Drewett
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...
Rueben Castro
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...
Chona "Connie" Longoria
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,...
David Cormier
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...
Jeanne Escobar
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...
Donann Birchfield
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...
Rosalie Crume
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...
Elvira Perez
Sep 14, 2020
Elvira Fuentes Perez passed away on September 14, 2020 at the age of 99 years 10 months and 11 days. She was born November 3, 1920 in Pierce to the late Andres and Margarita Gutierrez Fuentes. She is a member of St. Robert's Catholic Church and was a reitred dietician for Nightingale Hospital.
She is...
Frank Cantu
Sep 1, 2020
Frank Cantu received his angel wings on September 1, 2020 at the age of 90. He was born in Giddings, Texas on October 4, 1929 to the late Manuel and Carmen Leon Cantu. He was a member of St. Robert's Catholic Church.
Frank is survived by his son; Roy Cantu and wife Virginia of El...
James Christenberry
Aug 30, 2020
James “Parke” Christenberry went to be with the Lord on August 30th, 2020. He was born September 25th, 1936, in El Campo, Tx to James and Fern Christenberry.
Parke retired from the United States Army as a Lt. Colonel, after serving 22 years and two tours in Vietnam. While in the military he received several...
Steve Lopez
Aug 28, 2020
Steve Lopez received his angel wings on August 28, 2020 at the age of 48. He was born on January 2, 1972 in El Campo to Lupe and Minnie Garza Lopez. Steve was a loving husband, caring father and wonderful Popo. He was one of a kind with few words. He enjoyed his family and friends, especially his grandchildren....
Guadalupe Garcia
Aug 26, 2020
Guadalupe “Lupe” Garcia, Jr., age 79, passed away August 26, 2020 in El Campo. He was born June 27, 1941 In La Casita, Tx to the late Guadalupe and Petra Tanguma Garcia.
He is survived by daughters; Anna Garcia (Clarence Manciaz, Sr.), Connie Rodriquez, Melinda Garcia Sulak (James) all of El Campo; brother, Juan Garcia; sisters, Zoila...
Betty Townsend
Aug 23, 2020
Betty Lou Townsend of Louise, Texas passed away on August 23, 2020 at her sister’s home in Bellville.
She was born April 11, 1940 in El Campo to the late Emil and Ruby Townsend. Betty was a loving sister and aunt. She worked at Second Time Around for 15 years. She made beautiful embroidery and needle point...
Carol Brown
Aug 16, 2020
Carol Ann Socha Brown received her guardian angel wings on August 16, 2020 at the age of 73. Carol was born July 8, 1947 in El Campo to the late Emil J Socha & Leona Bubela Socha. She was a lifelong resident of El Campo who was a devout Catholic & enjoyed visits from her children & grandchildren, baking,...
Delores Torres
Aug 11, 2020
Delores Torres age 49 of El Campo passed away August 11, 2020. She was born September 24, 1970 in El Campo to the late Esteban and Dominga Garza Ortiz. Delores was a mom, wife, Momo, sister, aunt and most of all a friend. She was her family's rock and was a wise, intelligent, emotionally strong and always helpful to...
Herbert Perks
Aug 11, 2020
Herbert Frank Perks, 75, lovingly known as Butch, of El Campo, Tx. rolled into heaven in a hot rod on August 11, 2020, surrounded by family. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 am August 13, 2020 at Wheeler Funeral Home with Pastor Rick DuBroc officiating.
Herbert Frank Perks was born August 13, 1944, to Elsie...
Peadoso Alameda
Aug 11, 2020
Peadoso Peter Alameda Jr (known to his family and friends as Peter or Pa) passed away at the age of 47 due to a car accident involving one other vehicle. Peter was on his way to purchase barbecue plates from a charity at the time of his accident. He was born to Peadoso Peter Alameda and Sylvia Alameda (nee...
Charlotte Belicek
Aug 10, 2020
Charlotte Moore Belicek of El Campo passed away on August 10, 2020 at the age of 68. She was born July 26, 1952 to Mildred and WD Moore in El Campo. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 46 years, Adolph Belicek, brother Harold Moore and wife Caroline of El Campo, nephew Kenny Moore and wife Christina of Corpus...
Connie Vargas
Jul 28, 2020
Connie Vargas passed away on July 28, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born October 28, 1934 in Inez, Tx to the late Manuel and Antonio Perez Basquez. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a very loving person. Connie was a member of St. Phillip's Catholic Church. She was a home health...



