Obituaries
Jolene Sue Miller
Oct 3, 2023
Jolene Sue (Wedel) Miller, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was born to Everett and Dorothy Wedel in Halstead, Kansas, on July 12, 1959. She was baptized on April 30, 1972, by her uncle, Minister Abe E. Nikkel in Inman, Kansas. She moved with her family to El Campo as a teenager. There she met, and later was married...
Wanda Nadine Brod
Sep 4, 2023
Wanda Nadine Brod peacefully passed away September 4, 2023 in Weimer, Tx. She was born July 20, 1934 in El Campo, Texas to the late Lois N. Plant and William Taft Aber.
Wanda is survived by her granddaughter, Donna Tesch and husband Bruce of Columbus; 4 great grandchildren, Tara Vickers and husband Seth, Zachary Tesch and wife Kari,...
Diego Cortez
Aug 14, 2023
Diego Cortez passed away August 14, 2023 in Ganado at the age of 76. He was born July 21, 1947 in Victoria, Texas to the late Refugio and Margaret Hernandez Cortez. Diego made a living most of his years as a truck driver until he retired in 2002. He had a love for his kids, his Beloved Wife, animals...
Gary Lynn Mikes
Aug 13, 2023
Gary"BUCK"Mikes, 58, has gone to take his walk with Jesus. After few short months of medical issues, he left us while peacefully resting in his home in Pasadena. August of 65 God blessed us with this lovely man and August 13th of this year God received him home. Gary was born to Eugene and Dorothy Mikes of Wharton and was...
Raul Escobar Maldonado
Aug 7, 2023
Raul Escobar Maldonado passed away August 7, 2023 at the age of 56. He was born September 9, 1966 in Mexico to the late Rigoberto and Praxedis Escobar Maldonado.
He is survived by his wife Leticia Maldonado; sons, Raul Maldonado, Jr. and Halley, Randy Maldonado and girlfriend Dorie; daughter, Jovana Gutierrez and Ryan; 2 grandchildren, Avery and Madison Gutierrez; brother,...
Sandra Marie Kocian
Aug 2, 2023
Sandra Marie Kocian, age 77, of El Campo passed away August 2, 2023 in Hillje. She was born May 17, 1946 to the late Charles and Juanita Stansberry Webb.
She is survived by daughter, Connie Segree and husband Mike of El Campo; sons, Mark Kocian and wife Jan of Louise, Rick Kocian of Ganado; grandchildren, Paul, Chad, Dustin,...
Adrian Michael Rodriguez
Jul 14, 2023
Adrian Michael Rodriguez "Panson" gained his wings on July 17, 2023. He was born November 9, 2005 in Wharton, Texas to Francisco Rodriguez and Laura Martinez. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. We...
Eliaz Alexander Hernandez
Jul 2, 2023
Eliaz Alexander Hernandez received his angel wings on July 2, 2023. He was born September 15, 2021 in Houston son of Diego Armando Hernandez and Giselle Rodriguez.
Eliaz is survived by his parents; sister, Mia Isabell Guadalupe Hernandez; grandparents, Josephine Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, Yolanda Saenz, Fausto Hernandez; uncles, Fausto Alberto Hernandez, Esgar Rodriguez, Carlos Alberto Rodriguez as well as cousins...
Guadalupe Ortiz, Sr.
Jun 26, 2023
Guadalupe Ortiz, Sr. passed away June 26, 2023 at the age of 73. He was born May 24, 1950 in Louise, Texas to the late Jesus and Dominga Herrera Ortiz. Guadalupe was drafted into the U S Army in February of 1971. He was a Vietnam War Veteran. After returning to El Campo he spent the next 34 years...
Primitivo Nunez Llanes, Sr
Jun 23, 2023
Primitivo Nunez Llanes passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2023 in Sugarland, Tx at Memorial Hermann Hospital following a lengthy battle with kidney disease.
Primitivo was born June 10, 1948. He worked at Brother’s Trucking for many years until his retirement. He then followed his passion for hunting and fishing. He enjoyed being...
Linda Lea Perks
Jun 15, 2023
Linda Lea Perks, 76, lovingly known as Nana of El Campo, Tx danced thru the pearly gates on June 15, 2023 greeted by the love of her life in heaven. The celebration of life will be held at Wheeler Funeral Home in El Campo, Tx, Tuesday June 20th 2023 at 05:30pm. Linda Lea Perks was born May 14th, 1947 to...
Anthony Zaruba
May 17, 2023
Anthony Gilbert Zaruba was born May 25, 1955 in El Campo to the late Anton and Mary Ella Redwine Zaruba. He passed away May 17, 2023 at the age of 67.
Anthony is survived by his son, Nathan Robinson of El Campo; daughter, Tessie Marie Ferguson (Shannon) of Waco; brothers, Ernest Zaruba of El Campo, Tomothy Zaruba...
Pearl Cantu
May 9, 2023
Pearl Cantu, age 49, of Glen Flora passed away May 9, 2023 in Galveston. She was born January 1, 1974 in El Campo to the late Geneviene C. and Aldelberto D. Cantu.
She is survived by her husband, Mariano Flores of Glen Flora, son, Adam D. Abelar, Jr from Glen Flora; daughters, Aries Escamilla of El Campo, Azalea D....
Ramona Leal
Apr 24, 2023
Ramona passed away April 24, 2023 in Wharton at the age of 85. She was born August 31, 1937 to the late Jose and Maria DeLaSantos Zavala.
She is survived by her sons, Luis Leal (Veronica), Lucio Leal, Jr.; daughter, Lorena Serenil; husband, Lucio Leal, Sr.; brothers, Carlos Zavala, Juan Zavala, David Zavala; sisters, Maria Mendoza, Bobbie...
Michael Wilson
Apr 7, 2023
Michael Taylor Wilson of El Campo passed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born November 10, 1947 to Leagle and Mildred Taylor Wilson.
Michael was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. His family meant the world to him and he would have done anything for them.
Survivors...
Elma Quinones
Mar 21, 2023
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...
Jacqueline Mangum
Mar 20, 2023
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...
Velma Hodges
Feb 22, 2023
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...
Alejos Escamia
Jan 25, 2023
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...
Janie Vasquez
Jan 1, 2023
Janie Vasquez, 60, of El Campo, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Houston. She was born on December 20, 1962 in O’Donnell, Lynn County, Texas to Enocensio Basquez and Juanita Martinez Basquez.
Janie worked as a CNA, and loved arts and crafts. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in...
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