Obituaries

Patricia Barnett

Patricia Barnett

Mar 4, 2022

Patricia Liane Barnett went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2022. She was born to Milton “Mickey” C. Hillman and Minerva “Polly” J. Hill on May 15, 1956.  She was a resident of Bay City, Texas as a young girl and graduated from Bay City High School in 1974. In her youth, she was an active member of...

Israel Martinez, Sr.

Israel Martinez, Sr.

Feb 11, 2022

Israel Martinez, Sr. took his final ride on February 11, 2022. He was born May 26, 1955 in Alice to Jose O. Martinez and Maria Rocha Rodriguez. He’s up in heaven now, he took his final ride. He’s with the angels now, flying by his side. He’s riding like an eagle, beyond where we can see. He took that...

Mary Gallardo

Mary Gallardo

Feb 8, 2022

Mary Ortiz Gallardo passed away February 8, 2022 at the age of 60. She was born February 19, 1961 in El Campo to the late Jesus and Dominga Herrera Ortiz.

Mary is survived by her husband, Andres "Poncho" Gallardo, Sr. of El Campo; son, Andres Gallardo, Jr and wife Chasity of Houston; daughter, Teresa Mercer and husband...

Dora Martinez

Dora Martinez

Feb 7, 2022

Dora Martinez received her angel wings on February 7, 2022 at the age of 46. She was born November 26, 1975 in Edinberg to Francisco and Maria Peralez Martinez.

Dora is survived by her mother, Maria Peralez; sons, Walter Escamilla, Patrick Escamilla, Wayne Martinez, Robert Longoria; daughters, Alicia Wilkerson, Savannah Martinez, Danielle Longoria; brother, Frank...

Claudette Walker

Claudette Walker

Jan 31, 2022

Obituary for Claudette Joy Shackelford Walker

Claudette Joy Shackelford Walker was born on November 22, 1939 in El Campo, Texas to Claude James and Lorine Goodwin Shackelford. She was forever to be Claudette to her family, Joy to her friends from college and beyond, and “Mama” to her four children. She passed away in Belton, Texas on...

Jean Zimmerman

Jean Zimmerman

Jan 15, 2022

Born in Louise, Texas on August 22, 1936 to William and Lola Elizabeth (Byerley) Bauer.

Jean Bauer Zimmerman was a beautiful wife and mother. She went to be with her lord on January 15, 2022 at the young age of 85, with her daughter, Kimberly Elizabeth Chambles by her side.

Jean loved traveling...

Sabrina Hacker

Sabrina Hacker

Jan 14, 2022

Sabrina Hacker passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2022 at the age of 43. She was born October 7, 1978 in El Campo to Deborah and William O. Hacker.

Sabrina is survived by her husband, George Olvera, Jr.; father, William O. Hacker and step-mother Lee Ann Hacker; brother, William Thomas Hacker; sister, Misty Inez Hacker; step-brother, Eric Andrew...

Estha Fowler

Estha Fowler

Jan 9, 2022

Estha Fowler, 85, died peacefully in her home on January 9, 2022 in Victoria, TX.  Estha Louise Olson was born on May 29, 1936 in Bay City, TX to Elmer Olson and Freddie Mae (Olson) Frieze.  She grew up in Ganado, TX and graduated from Ganado High School.  She then moved to Houston, TX where she lived and worked...

Eugenio Gonzalez

Eugenio Gonzalez

Jan 3, 2022

Eugenio Gonzalez  passed from this earth on January 3, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born November 15, 1932 in Rio Hondo to the late Juan and Lupe Araguz Gonzalez. At the age of 15 he began working at Blue Creek Rice Farms for Frank and Richard Ramsey where he stayed a faithful employee working on the...

Annie Rodman

Annie Rodman

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....

Martha Martinez

Martha Martinez

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,...

Venancio Cervantes

Venancio Cervantes

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...

Estela Morales

Estela Morales

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,...

Angela Hernandez

Angela Hernandez

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,...

Pamela Laitkep

Pamela Laitkep

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...

Sylvester Hernandez

Sylvester Hernandez

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...

Delfino Moreno, Jr.

Delfino Moreno, Jr.

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...

Melvin Guardado

Melvin Guardado

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...

Jesus Flores

Jesus Flores

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...

Francisco Rodriguez,Sr.

Francisco Rodriguez,Sr.

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,...