Dec 8, 2024

A Celebration of Life for James Daniel Dusek

October 21, 1943 – December 8, 2024

 With deep faith and love, we celebrate the life of James Daniel Dusek, who entered eternal rest on December 8, 2024, in Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 81.

James was born on October 21, 1943, in East Bernard, Texas, to Charles and Olga (Smaistrla) Dusek, who...

Dec 8, 2024

Nadine Lynne Price

June 16, 1963 – December 8, 2024

 Nadine Lynne Price, 61, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at a hospital in Rosenberg. Born on June 16, 1963, in El Campo, Texas, to Joyce McClure and the late Andrew McClure. 

Nadine will be remembered for her adventurous spirit and passion for life. She found great joy in saltwater fishing, spending...

Dec 5, 2024

Higinio Garcia

January 9, 1944 – December 5, 2024

 Higinio “Gene” Garcia, of El Campo, TX, passed away on December 5, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on January 9, 1944, in Mackey, Texas. Gene was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love for his family, and a passion...

Nov 23, 2024

Billy Francis Watkins

 

 Billy Francis Watkins was the only child of Gus Edward Watkins and Willie Belle Pack Watkins. He was born in Gulf, Texas on January 27, 1927 and spent the majority of his youth in Newgulf and Matagorda. He was introduced to fishing and hunting at a young age and was an avid sportsman for his entire life. He...

Nov 22, 2024

 Douglas Wade Hancock, Jr.

 Doug Hancock, 25, of East Bernard, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, near Madisonville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 5, 1999, in Wharton to Douglas Wade Hancock, Sr and Carla Rucker.

 Doug was born and raised in East Bernard, TX, where he attended East Bernard High School. He worked overhead...

Nov 21, 2024

 Luis Manuel Fortanelli

 Luis Fortanelli, 34, of Wharton, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1989, in Wharton to the late Agustin and Cinthia Ramirez Fortanelli.

 Luis was born and raised in Wharton, TX, where he attended Wharton High School. He spent his adult life with his loving wife, Brook Fortanelli, sharing 10...

Nov 17, 2024

Dorothy Mae Macek Mach

Dorothy Mae Mach, 77, of Wharton, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1947, in El Campo to the late Henry Ford Macek, Sr. and Selma Mae Selcer Macek.

Dorothy was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School in 1965. She later attended Wharton County Junior College....

Oct 31, 2024

Mary “Lillie” Lydia Alvarado, 79, a cherished member of her community, passed away on October 31, 2024, in Victoria Texas. Lillie was born on January 22, 1945, in New Gulf to the late Lorenzo Mireles and Felicitas Castillo. 

Lillie was a vibrant soul who found joy in the simple pleasures of life, from spending time with her beloved grandkids to dancing...

Oct 24, 2024

Mary Sarah Hernandez, 72, of Wharton passed away October 24, 2024, in a Houston hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 6, 1952, in Eagle Lake, TX to the late Emma Rodriguez Manciaz and Teodoro Manciaz.

Visitation will take place at Wharton Funeral Home on October 27, 2024, beginning at 5:00 pm, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 pm....

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 15, 2024

Edmond E Boatwright

August 9. 1032 – October 15, 2024

 

Mr. Edmond E. Boatwright, a beloved farmer from Glen Flora, TX, passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 92. He was known for his dedication to his land and passion for farming. Mr. Boatwright, a veteran of the Army, was born on August 9, 1932, to the late Louis...

Oct 12, 2024

Charles Lloyd Grant, Jr.

 Charles Grant, Jr., 76, of Wharton, Texas, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born to the late Lloyd and Mellie Duncan Grant on April 20, 1948, in Seneca, SC. 

 Charles was raised in Seneca, SC and was a 1966 graduate of Seneca High School. Charles attended Tri-County Tech in Pendleton, SC and...

Oct 11, 2024

ALAN CHARLES FITZGERALD

February 16, 1953 – October 11, 2024

 The skies across Texas gained a true cowboy in every sense of the word when Alan Fitzgerald rode into the sunset. He was cleaning ditches in preparation for fall on his beloved farm that he cleared and established with his father when God called him home. He left us too soon, but...

Oct 7, 2024

Bartolo Guevara Sr., a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on September 24, 1945, in Glen Flora, Bartolo dedicated over 30 years of his life to his career a Lead Supervisor, earning respect and admiration from his colleagues and peers.

Bartolo was a man of many passions. He...

Oct 6, 2024

John Stanford, 65, of Wharton, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on October 6, 2024. Born on February 11, 1959, in Beaumont, TX to the late Edwin Curtis Stanford and Ann Joiner Lee.

 John graduated from Wharton High School in 1977 and embarked on a successful career in technical operations at Crown Cork and Seal, where his dedication and...

Oct 4, 2024

Harlan Martin Gibson

September 4, 1943 — October 4, 2024

East Bernard

 Harlan Martin Gibson, age 81, of East Bernard passed away peacefully at his residence on October 4, 2024. 

 Harlan was born in Waller to the late George and Rosetta Gibson. On October 12, 1964, he began a 59-year commitment when he married Shirley Darlene Henderson. Harlan was in the steel building industry...

Oct 2, 2024

 

 Frank Louis Jedlicka

 Frank Louis Jedlicka, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on January 23, 1951 to Frank T. and Cecelia Luchak Jedlicka in Wharton, Texas, grew up in Hungerford and graduated from East Bernard.

 He was a dedicated and honorable veteran who proudly served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and...

Oct 2, 2024

Eva Rodriguez

 Eva Rodriguez, a beloved homemaker, was born on November 26, 1938, in Mc Allen, Texas. She passed away peacefully at her residence on October 2, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.

Eva was known for her unwavering devotion to her family, embodying a spirit of love that truly knew no measure. Her warmth and kindness were felt by...

Sep 20, 2024

Darlene Estrada, age 79, of Wharton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at her residence. She was born on January 20, 1945, in Wharton, Texas to the late Samuel and Margarita Gaona Rodriguez.

Darlene was raised in Wharton and attended Wharton High School. She was a homemaker all her life and enjoyed raising her children. Darlene and Aurelio Jaimes were a...

Sep 20, 2024

Mary J Garza

March 30, 1936 ~ September 20, 2024

 

 Mary Garza, age 88, of Wharton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at a local nursing center. She was born on March 30, 1936, in Wharton, Texas to the late Pablo and Francisca Fonseca Jaquez.

 Mary was raised in Wharton. She worked as a nurse aide at Wharton Nursing and Rehab, providing excellent...