Obituaries

David Kemp
Dec 1, 2018
David Alan Kemp, age 61, of Rosharon and formerly of El Campo, passed away December 1, 2018. He was born June 1, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to Richard and Geraldine Dugan Kemp. He was member of the El Campo Volunteer Fire Dept. and worked as an EMT while living in El Campo. He was a veteran having...
Inez Villarreal
Oct 26, 2018
Inez Marie Villarreal, age 57, of El Campo passed away October 26, 2018 at her home.
She was born February 21, 1961 in El Campo to Paulino M. Villarreal and Mary Ortiz. She was a member of Saint Vincent of Paul and S.P.J.S.T.
She is survived by her mother and step-dad,...
John Baker
Oct 17, 2018
May 22, 1959 - October 17, 2018
John Randall Baker (Randy) died unexpectedly at his home in Belton, MO on October 17, 2018, Belton, MO, 59. John is survived by his parents, Ray and Maureen Baker of Lake Jackson, TX; sons, John (J.R.) Baker and Westin Baker of Belton, MO; brother,...

Timothy Briggs
Oct 12, 2018
Timothy Briggs passed into eternal life on October 12, 2018. Tim was born to Harry and Alice Ruch Briggs in Huntington, New York on May 12, 1964. When Tim was eight years old, the family moved to Nassau Bay, Texas. Tim lived in this area for the rest of his life. He was a proud citizen of...

Gayle Engelmohr
Oct 11, 2018
Gayle Lynn Boedeker Engelmohr was the number one daughter born to George Jr. and Margaret Boedeker on August 20, 1961 IN Victoria, TX. At the age of 57 Gayle Lynn Boedeker Engelmohr went home to the Lord on October 11, 2018.
Gayle is survived by her daughters; Britni Engelmohr, Maci Merta and husband Hunter, Sydni Engelmohr; grandsons, Coltyn, Cadyn...

Adam Palacios
Sep 27, 2018
Adam Palacios, 47, of El Campo passed away September 27, 2018. He was born October 12, 1970 to Moses Palacios, Sr. and Pauline Lucio Palacios.
He is survived by wife, Bertha Gonzales; sisters, Delia Palacios and Maria Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David Palacios and Moses Palacios, Jr.;...

Doris Bertling
Sep 18, 2018
Doris Harrington Bertling, age 95, of El Campo passed away September 18, 2018. She was born in Waco, Tx. April 14, 1923 to the late Willie Earl and Eva Pearl Penick Wolf.
She is survived by her daughter, Penny Hiltpold of El Campo; sons, Bo Bertling of Huntsville, Frank Bertling of San Antonio,...

Alice Valdez
Sep 9, 2018
Alice M. "Marie" Valdez, 45, of El Campo passed away September 9, 2018. She was born July 29, 1973 in Houston. She is survived step-father, Luis Chiesa, Sr. of El Campo; sisters, Jessica Moreno, Carmen Chiesa and Mindy Acuna all of El Campo; brother, Luis Chiesa of El Campo. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Olga Bauer
Aug 28, 2018
Olga June Bauer, age 77, of El Campo passed away August 28, 2018. She was born August 20, 1941 in El Campo to the late Edward E. and Olga Langton Thompson. She is survived by her husband, Norman Bauer; sons, Michael and Patrick Bauer; daughter, Penny Boatwright; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be...

Harry Kahanek
Aug 21, 2018
On Tuesday August 21, 2018, our beloved husband, Father and Pepaw, Harry R. Kahanek passed away at the age of 75. Harry was born December 9, 1942 in Yoakum, Texas to Ernest and Annie Tupa Kahanek. On September 21, 1964 he married Joyce Elaine Penley in Cuero, Texas. Together they raised four wonderful children; Dwayne Kahanek, Debbie Kahanek, Dennis...

Frances Rodriquez
Aug 13, 2018
Frances Robles Rodriquez, 86, of LaPorte and formerly of El Campo passed away August 13, 2018 in Houston. She was born March 9, 1932 in West Point to the late Joe Julio and Clara Vargas Robles.
She is survived by daughters, Frances Belinda Galvan and Patricia Ann Roriquez-Wise of LaPorte; sisters, Maria Elena...

Johnny Alaniz
Aug 6, 2018
Johnny Alaniz, of Richardson and formerly of Victoria, passed away August 6, 2018 in Richardson, TX.
He was born July 23, 1944 in El Campo to the late Alfredo and Margarita Martinez Alaniz.
He is survived by wife, Hilda Garcia Alaniz of Victoria; son, John Alaniz of Victoria; daughters,...

Lee Roddy
Jul 10, 2018
Lee Roy Roddy age 80 of El Campo passed away July 10, 2018 in El Campo. He was born April 1, 1938 in Lavaca County to the late Roy and Agnes McKey Roddy.
He is survived by sons, Lee Wayne Roddy and Heath Roddy of El Campo; daughters, Terry Hinojosa and Robin Lilie...

Howard Coleman
Jul 6, 2018
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Howard E Coleman, age 80, of Houston passed away July 6, 2018 in Houston. He was born September 3, 1937 to Howard W. and Mattie King Coleman.
He is survived by...

Rickey Welch
Jun 21, 2018
Rickey Lee Welch, age 56 of El Campo passed away June 21, 2018 in El Campo. He was born August 26, 1961 in Abilene to Lee Riley Welch and Ruby Shifflett Welch. He was a retired x-ray technician at M.D. Anderson Hospital. He is survived by his wife Donna Welch; daughters, Leigh Ann Welch, Lauren Welch, Logan Welch; and...

William Speckels
Jun 14, 2018
William "Bill" Ennis Speckels, 75 of El Campo died on June 14, 2018, at El Campo Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born January 22, 1943 in Schulenburg, TX, to Bernard H. Speckels and Ruby A. Wyninegar Speckels. He graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1961. After graduation he enlisted in the...

Opal Mcglaun
Jun 1, 2018
Opal Faye Shepperd McGlaun, 91, of El Campo passed away June 1, 2018 in El Campo. She was born December 9, 1926 to the late William R. and Della Hastings Shepperd. She is survived by daughter, Beverly Kyle of Boling; sons, Charles Autry of El Campo, Douglas Autry of Temple, Johnny Autry of West Columbia, 9 living grandchildren, 12...

James Robertson
May 28, 2018
James Jackson "Jackie" Robertson, 81, also lovingly known as "Coach," of Pierce, passed away May 28, 2018 in Houston. He was born Sept. 21, 1936 in Orangefield, Texas to Melvin and Verna McClelland Robertson. Jackie was a coach for the El Campo Independent School District for more than 30 years years. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Bauer...

Angela Arroy
May 22, 2018
Angela Arroy, 37, of El Campo passed away May 22, 2018 in El Campo. She was born to Felix Flores Sr. and Mary Mendez of El Campo on Oct. 5, 1980.
Angela was a housewife and married to Jose Arroy. Because the couple had no children of their own, Angela loved her nieces and nephews...
Mary Ramirez
May 14, 2018
Mary E. Ramirez, 83, of El Campo passed away May 14, 2018. She was born Sept. 29, 1934 in Rosenberg to Rosalio and Angelita Rivas Escobar.
She is survived by her son, Abraham Rios Sr.(LaLa); daughter, Mary R. Ramirez (Gilbert); brothers, Charlie Escobar, Jesse Escobar, Tim Escobar and Raymond Escobar; sister, Angelita E. Godino; grandchildren,...