Obituaries

Dec 27, 2021

Annie Kluck Gadeke Rodman passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.  She was born on

February 22, 1924 in Wharton County to Edward and Paula Kruger Kluck.  Annie married Albert W

Gadeke on February 15, 1942 in El Campo.  After Albert’s death in 1968, she married Howard L Rodman

on February 14, 1972....

Dec 22, 2021

Martha Martinez, age 55, of El Campo passed away December 22, 2021 in Victoria.. Martha was born March 11, 1966 in Linares, NL, Mexico to the late Alfonso Mendez Garcia and Francisca Castillo Vega.

Martha is survived by her sons, Jose Martinez, Jr. of El Campo, Jason Martinez of El Campo; daughters, Martha Hernandez of El Campo,...

Dec 1, 2021

Venancio Cervantes, age 93 of Wharton, passed away on December 1, 2021 at his home in Wharton. He was born on March 31, 1928, in Wharton to the late Margarito Cervantes, Sr. and Martha Duran Cervantes. Venancio was a loving brother and uncle.

Venancio was a lifelong resident of Wharton County, a member of Our...

Nov 27, 2021

Estela Morales passed away November 27, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born in Robstown January 5, 1952. She was a school custodian for many years.

Estela is survived by her sons, George Olvera, Jr. and girlfriend Sabrina, Freddy Olvera and wife Darla, Adame R. Olvera and wife Lupe; brothers, Raymond Morales, Juanito Morales; sisters,...

Nov 14, 2021

Angela G. Hernandez passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021. She was born February 18, 1931 in Yorktown to the late Angel Garcia and Nicolasa Urrea Garcia. She was the youngest  of 10 children and the last living sibling.

She is survived by her sons, Joe Hernandez, Sam Hernandez; daughters, Linda Aguilar, Janie Rivera and numerous grandchildren,...

Nov 9, 2021

Pamela S. Laitkep, 65, of El Campo passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021. She was born on August 13, 1956 to Charlie & Helen Smith.

She married her loving husband, Allen on May 1, 1976.  She was a homemaker and housewife. She liked to crochet, garden, and work on crossword puzzles. She was a devoted Christian...

Nov 8, 2021

Sylvester Hernandez, Jr. passed away November 8, 2021 at the age of 30. He was born February 10, 1991 to Elvira Mireles and Sylvester Hernandez.

Sylvester Jr. was a loving, caring and beautiful individual. He was always a character making people smile and laugh. The confidence he showed made him no stranger as he would...

Oct 21, 2021

Rev. Delfino Moreno, Jr. went to be with his Lord on October 21, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born in El Campo on February 2, 1947 to the late Mary Sanchez and Delfino Moreno, Sr.  He served the Lord as a minister and was also a truck driver.

He is survived by...

Oct 19, 2021

Our beloved Melvin Guardado went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2021. He was born March 20, 1974 in El Salvador to Marcelino Rosas Chavez and Clotilde Hernandez. He was owner operator of Guardado Trucking.

Melvin is survived by his wife Brenda Escamilla; mother, Clotilde Hernandez; children, April Lorta and husband Sotero, Sofia...

Oct 15, 2021

Jesus Flores passed away October 15, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born in Wharton on May 23, 1956  to Manuela and Basilio Flores, Sr. He was a truck driver.

He is survived by his spouse Tina Page; brother, Basilio Flores, Jr. (Antonia); sisters, Dahlia Smith (Marin, Sr.), Louisa Soliz. He was preceded in death...

Oct 15, 2021

Francisco Rodriguez, Sr. gained his angel wings on October 15, 2021 at the age of 80. He was born January 29, 1941 in El Campo to the late Trinidad and Ignacia Hernandez Rodriguez.

He is survived by sons, Francisco Rodriguez, Jr. (Yvette) of Victoria, David Rodriguez (Belinda) of El Campo, Miguel Sanchez (Melissa) of Victoria,...

Oct 10, 2021

Daniel Flores, Sr. passed away October 10, 2021 in Houston at the age of 65. He was born June 27, 1956 in Wharton to Epifania and George Flores, Jr. He was a truck driver for the most of his life. He was a loving father and grandfather and a friend to all.

Daniel and his wife Betty, who preceded...

Oct 9, 2021

John Flores age 63 of Wharton passed away October 9, 2021 in Houston. John was born November 16, 1957 in Wharton to Epifania and George Flores, Jr. He was a ginner at the local cotton gins and worked at Leedo Cabinetry in El Campo.

He is survived by his wife Janie Flores. He is also survived by...

Oct 7, 2021

Barbara Kay Collins completed her journey here on earth with incredible grace, and peace. Kay Collins began her journey "anew" at 11:49 pm the Seventh day of October in the year of our Lord 2021.

A celebration of her amazing life through Faith and Fond Memories will be held at Wheeler Funeral Home in El Campo, Texas....

Oct 3, 2021

Our loving Mother  Luz Salas was born April 28,1953. She went to be in the presence of our Lord on October 03, 2021. She was married to her beloved husband Pastor David Salas of El Campo. Mom was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother . She was a faithful servant of the Lord who touched the lives of many...

Oct 3, 2021

Betty Mae Autry, age 68, of Belton and formerly of El Campo, passed away October 3, 2021 in Belton. She was born June 8, 1953 in El Campo to the late Herman Clide  and Clara Mae Goynes Mauch.

She married Douglas Michael Autry on April 2, 1976. She was a nurse in home health.

Oct 3, 2021

Ephraim Frank Canales went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2021 at the age of 58. Ephraim was born on January 18, 1963 to the late Frank and Cecilia Canales.

Ephraim is survived by his brothers Ricky Joe Canales (Viola), David Charles Canales (Berta), Daniel Jerald Canales, Adrian Wayne Canales (Marisela); sister, Theresa...

Sep 16, 2021

Francisco “Frank” Canales peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021 at the age of 86.

Frank was born October 8, 1934 in Gonzales, Tx to the late Francis and Andres Canales, Sr.

Frank is survived by his sons Ricky Joe Canales (Viola), David Charles Canales (Berta), Daniel Gerald Canales,...

Sep 13, 2021

Glendyl M. Weston gained her angel wings on September 13, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born March 6, 1938 in Smackover, Arkansas to the late Louis and Virginia Beck Bone.

Glendyl was not only a loving wife, mother, and sister, but a fun & quirky “Nanny” to her grand & great grandchildren....

Sep 13, 2021

Benito Guevara passed away Septmber 13, 2021 in El Campo at the age of 65. He was born January 12, 1956 in Mexico to Asencion and Martina del Agua Guevara.

He is survived by his wife, Florina Cantero Guevara; son, Epifanio Cantero; daughters, Maria Torres (Baltazar), Alma Torres (Rafael), Mary Cazares (Gerardo), Olga Guevara (Leonard Mendez), Jecenia...