Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 1, 2023

Howard “Howie” Leo Rodman, Jr. peacefully passed away January 1, 2023 while visiting his daughter in Grapevine, Tx. He was born March 1, 1926 in Cassian, Wisconsin to the late Howard L. and Grace Stafford Rodman.

Howard grew up on the family farm in Wausau, Wisconsin. The family moved to Orange Beach, Alabama, where as...

Dec 19, 2022

Jose “Joe” Andrew Martinez better known as Chito peacefully passed away December 19, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family. Joe was born November 12, 1950 in El Campo to the late Pablo and Manuela Vasquez Martinez.

Joe’s passion was being a mechanic. The joy of his life was wood crafting at home with his loving wife....

Dec 14, 2022

Guadalupe Rafael Acuna passed away December 14, 2022 in El Campo at the age of 95. He was born November 12, 1927 in Yorktown to the late Manuel and Juanita Delgado Acuna.

Visitation will be from 4 until 6 pm at Wheeler Funeral Home on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Friday at...

Dec 3, 2022

Neftali Lugo Ortiz passed away December 3, 2022 in Wharton. He was born April 7, 1939 in Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Lugo and Lucia Ortiz.

He is survived by his wife Ana Lugo of Wharton along with many friends and members of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Visitation will be at Wheeler Funeral...

Nov 27, 2022

James Lane of Rosenberg, Tx, age 96 passed away Saturday, November 27, 2022 at St.  Luke's Hospital in Sugar Land.

He was born James Bryan Lane on December 11, 1925 in Lamesa, Tx to James and Annie Mae Lane. Three years later the family moved to Rosenberg where his father opened an auto repair shop and later...

Nov 20, 2022

Aryeh Onyx Perez gained his angels wings November 20, 2022. He was born March 18, 2022 in Sugarland to Maria Mendoza and Albert Lupe Perez,IV.

Aryeh loved his bath time and his Cheeto puffs. Enjoyed playing with his toys, pulling mamas hair, and yelling “dada” when he wasn’t around. He was a smart, loving bundle of joy....

Nov 6, 2022

Ester Herrera was born June 21, 1956 in Mercedes, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on November 6, 2022.

A lifelong resident of El Campo, Herrera worked as a truck driver and enjoyed traveling across state and across country.

She enjoyed a party with good friends, and she loved spending time...

Nov 1, 2022

Norman “Ray” Maldonado, Sr.  age 66, of El Campo TX, died November 1, 2022 in El Campo. He was born May 13, 1956 to the late Nicholas and Mary Maldonado. He was employed by AT&T for 44 years. Norman enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially loved his grandchildren. Riding his Harley was a joy...