All Obituaries

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 of food for everyone, he met no stranger. He loved going to the casinos to gamble and was always ready for a good road trip to wherever the open road took him.   Alejos is survived...

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 a young boy he worked as a fishing guide at his family fishing resort. In his teens Howie worked as a race horse trainer. Then on August 3, 1944 Howard...

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.   He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Martinez of El Campo; sons, Joe Martinez, Jr. (Adriana) of El Campo, John Martinez, Sr. (Cathy)...

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 Holy Cross Memorial Park with burial to follow. He is survived by his son Joe Padron (Reba) of El Campo; daughter, Gloria P. Schulze (Rickey Lee) of Danevang; brother,...

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 Home from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Funeral service with Goel Soto officiating the service will begin at 2:00 pm on Thursday at Wheeler Funeral Home...

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 a Hudson dealership. After graduating from Rosenberg High School he joined the Naval ROTC, then served as an Ensign in the Navy until the end of WWII. After his discharge from...

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. Anyone and everyone loved having him around!  He is survived by his parents, Maria Mendoza and Albert Perez, IV; brother, Armoni Atlys Perez; aunts,...

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 with her family She is preceded in death by her parents: Guadalupe and Augustina Guajardo, five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her life partner, Maria...

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 which he shared with his sons. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cathy; sons, Norman Maldonado Jr. and wife Carissa of Lafayette LA; Roy Cantu III of...

Jimmy E. York, age 92 of El Campo passed away October 22, 2022. Jimmy was born June 27, 1930 in Hope, Tx to the late George J. and Crescent Auers York.   Jimmy is survived by his son, Edward York and wife Theresa of El Campo; daughter, Betty Reck and husband David of Louise; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma York; son, Ronnie York; his companion for over 20 years, Louise...