Michael Anthony Resendez

Michael Anthony Resendez

Michael Resendez, 21, of Wharton passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Wharton.  He was born on December 11, 1998 in Wharton, Tx to Jesse Cantu and Monica Resendez.

Mikey was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School with the class of 2017. He worked as an operator for Petroleum Industry and NOV. Mikey deeply values the work he did with the Wharton community and others. Football was his passion. He loved the sport and made numerous friends from it. He developed a brotherly love connection with all who played football, opponents as well. Mikey was caring, fun, encouraging and a good friend to all. He was the life of the party, always so full of joy and happiness. He was always ready to help others in need. 

He is survived by his parents Monica Resendez and Jesse Cantu of Wharton. Sisters Mikayla and Mykah Cantu of Wharton, Charity Cantu of Cypress, Joy Cantu of Austin, and Olivia Cantu Castro and husband Michael of Wharton. Brothers Jesse Cantu Jr. and wife Brenda of Dallas, Josh Cantu and wife Olivia of Richmond, Samuel Cantu and wife Mary of Austin, Elisha and Joey Cantu of Houston. Aunts Erica Resendez of El Campo, Christina Cantu Resendez of Missouri City and Mary Mendez of Santa Rosa. Uncles Paul Resendez of Wharton, Eric Resendez and wife Cecilia of Calhoun, Georgia, Enrique "EJ" Gutierrez and wife Akesha of Rosenberg, Jose Cantu and wife Elizabeth of Houston, Ramiro Cantu and wife Zuly of Santa Rosa, Juan Cantu and wife Michelle of Katy, Pancho Cantu wife Virgina of Santa Rosa, Ganzo Cantu and wife Irma of Rosenberg, Pablo Cantu Jr. and wife lodie of San Bentio.  Cousins Destiny Resendez Rios and husband Mario of Tacoma, Washington, Matthew, Andrew, PJ Resendez of Wharton, Alzea "Ali" and Thomas Amador Jr. of El Campo, Kingston Quinonez of El Campo, Adrianna, Kaytlynn, Ashley, Eric Jr., Alliyah, Derek and Zaiden Resendez all from Calhoun, Georgia. Rylan, Kayson, Brennan and Jordyn Gutierrez all of Rosenberg, Leslie Valdez of Missouri City and Claudia Valdez of Bay City and many many friends.   

He is preceded in death by his great grandmother Maria Elena Resendez and Santos (Guerrero) Gutierrez, and great grandfather Edwardo Resendez and Henry Gutierrez Sr. grandmother Maria Isabel Resendez Gutierrez, grandfather Henry Gutierrez Jr., aunt Rosie Resendez, and cousin Kimberly Ottinger. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, after 4 pm with a rosary recited at 7 pm. The funeral Mass and rite of Committal will be celebrated by Father Antonio Perez on Saturday 26, 2020 at 10 am at Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Wharton. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. 

Serving as pallbearers for the services is Coach Danny, Coach Woodard, Coach Patterson, Coach Tony Ortiz, Coach Matt Walkins and Coach Jessie Lee Pena.. Justin Jones, Jaylon Haynes, Markese Holmes, BJ Baylor, Czarius Balfour, and Christian Wynn. 

Funeral Services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.  Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com