Obituaries

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

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...

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 9, 2021

Michelle Bullard Brown, born July 10th, 1964, in El Campo, Texas went home to be with the Lord on September 9th,  2021.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence G. Brown, Jr.; her son Garrett Brown and wife Mendi; and her daughter Katie Brown; her parents Bobby and Joyce Bullard Sr., her brothers Bobby Bullard Jr. and...

Sep 3, 2021

Jimmy R Ochoa of El Campo went to be with the Lord on Friday September 3, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born on March 18, 1948 in Ganado, Texas to the late Ysidro and Josephine Ochoa.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elsie Ochoa; his daughters, Cheryl Ochoa-Olivarez and husband Jorge...

Sep 1, 2021

Dianna Fern Schmidt was born to Vernon and Sophie Nightingale on July 28, 1956 in O'Keene, Oklahoma. She went to be with Jesus on September 1, 2021. She had just celebrated her 65th birthday with her family at one of her favorite restaurants.

Mom spent her childhood and youth growing up on the family dairy farm in...

Aug 28, 2021

Norman J. Bauer was called home on August 28, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born Elm Campo on November 11, 1939 to the late George and Lydia Burger Bauer. He was an Industrial Mechanic.

He is survived by his sons, Michael Bauer of El Campo, Patrick Bauer of El Campo; daughter, Penny...

Aug 26, 2021

Leaonard Juarez, age 76, of El Campo passed away on August 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 21, 1945 in l Campo to Seferino and Angela Garcia Juarez.

He is survived by his mother, Angela G. Hernandez; son, Leonard Juarez, Jr.; daughters, Gloria Juarez, Mary Juarez, Sandra Rodgers; brothers, Joe Hernandez, Jr., Sam Hernandez;...