Obituaries
Richard B. Jochec
Jun 9, 2024
Richard B. Jochec, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather peacefully passed away on June 9th, 2024, at the age of 100 in Eagle Lake, TX. He was born in East Bernard, TX, on April 3rd, 1924, to the late Louis Jochec and Lydia Sliva Jochec.He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 19 during WWII and served from 1944-1946...
Louise Richards Volz
Jun 6, 2024
Louise Richards Volz was born February 18, 1924 in Schulter, Oklahoma, the only child of the late Virgil Berry Richards and Janie Lancial Richards. She grew up in a rural setting and attended school in both Schulter and Okmulgee. In 1938 her family moved to Corpus Christi, TX when her father began work at the Pontiac Refining Company. She attended high school in...
Ruben Barrera
Jun 5, 2024
Ruben Barrera, 64, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1959, in New Gulf to the late Blas and Herminia Garza Barrera.
Ruben was raised in New Gulf and graduated from Boling High School. He later attended Wharton County Junior College. Ruben worked as an electrician and machinist for many...
Delores Lee Rutowsky
Jun 5, 2024
On the morning of June 5, 2024, Delores Lee Thompson Rutowsky, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side.
Delores was born on August 14, 1930, to Paul Ordis and Hazel Hortense Thompson in Houston, Texas. She was the only child in a family filled with aunts, uncles, and cousins. She graduated from Lamar High School in...
Jason Lee Haley
Jun 4, 2024
Jason Lee Haley
Jason Haley, 46, of East Bernard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1978, in Wharton to the late Logan Lee and Lanette Pietzsch Haley.
Logan and Lanette passed away when Jason was little, leaving him to be raised lovingly by his grandparents, Paul and Zera Vernice Pietzsch. Jason...
Robert James Heimann
Jun 4, 2024
Robert James Heimann, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, at his home in East Bernard, TX, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Braunfels, TX, on October 16, 1949, to the late Frank Heimann and Estelle Patek Heimann. Robert was a proud Texan who cherished his Czech heritage and remained devoted...
Master Sergeant Dan Medrano, Jr.
Jun 2, 2024
Retired Master Sergeant Dan Medrano, Jr., age 81, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2024, in Houston, Texas. He was born on September 19, 1942, in Wharton, Texas to Dan Medrano, Sr. and Susie Mora Medrano.
Dan served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1987. He was dedicated to his country and served with honor.
He is survived...
Archie B Larch, Jr.
Jun 2, 2024
Archie Brooks Larch, Jr.
Archie B. Larch, Jr., 86, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at a Rosenberg hospice center. He was born on April 23, 1938, in Aldine, Texas to the late Archie B. and Ida Antonia Seeliger Larch.
Archie was raised in the Galena Park area and graduated from Galena Park High School. He joined the...
Brian Ray Salas
Jun 1, 2024
Brian “Ray” Salas
Ray Salas, 77, of Boling, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1947, in Bay City, Texas to the late Ben and Rosie Smith Salas.
Ray was raised in Pledger and graduated from Boling High School with the class of 1965. He continued his education at Wharton County Junior College before honorably...
Susan Paulette Whaley
May 25, 2024
Susan Paulette Whaley, 73, of Wharton passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Katy, TX. She was born May 27, 1951 in Wharton to Burlon Sr. and Polly Whiddon Parsons. Susan is survived by her son David Whaley & his wife Cathi Whaley of Katy, grandson Ben Whaley of Rosenberg, grand daughter Mikayla Torres of Houston. She is also survived...
Mabel Marie Boedeker
May 22, 2024
Mabel Marie Boedeker
Mabel Marie Boedeker, 92, of Wharton County passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 22nd, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Gonzales, TX to the late Johnny and Frances Koenning. She married Norman John Boedeker, Sr. and he preceded her in death in June, 5th 1987. She enjoyed gardening, being with family and listening to...
Andrew Guill
May 14, 2024
Ret. Sergeant E-5 Andrew Jackson Guill, age 81, of Angleton and formerly of Boling passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 14th. Andrew was born to Clyde Carson Guill and Alma Aurora Ashe on November 1, 1942, in Boling, Texas
Andrew was raised in Boling and attend schools in Boling. He served in the United States Army retiring in 1968....
Mary Ann Billings
May 14, 2024
Mary Ann White Billings, age 92, passed away peacefully in a Columbus care center on Tuesday, May 14th. Mary was born to Cyrus Douglas and Betty Mae Everett White on January 15, 1932 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Mary was raised in Oklahoma and graduated from Tishomingo High School. She later attended and graduated from the University of Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant,...
Lynne Allen
May 14, 2024
Lynne Allen, age 54, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 14th. Lynne was born to Gelee and Wayne Allen on March 2, 1970 in Weslaco, Texas
Lynne was one of God’s most precious angels. She is best remembered for loving a party, particularly her own birthday and any family gathering. If the family had a dollar for every...
Jerry Neal Dawson
May 3, 2024
Jerry Neal Dawson was born December 14, 1934 in Newgulf, Texas, the second child of Jerry Leonard Dawson and Gladys Lohman. He was raised in Burr, Texas on his father’s farm. He graduated from Boling High School at the age of 16 in 1950.
Neal met Francis Lorraine Howard in 1956 at a local dance in El Campo. They married on...
Virginia Saldierna Hernandez
May 2, 2024
Virginia Saldierna Hernandez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, in East Bernard, TX at the age of 68. She was born on December 26, 1955, in Tuzas Alaquines, San Luis Potosi Mexico to the late Rafael Saldierna Martinez and Sotera Hernandez Delgado.
Virginia was a devoted wife to her husband Rosalio, and a loving...
Margaret Kutach
Apr 29, 2024
In loving memory of Margaret Kutach
Margaret Kutach, a cherished homemaker from West Columbia, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in El Campo, TX on January 1, 1943, to the late Anton Cerny and Frances Baklik Cerny.
Margaret found joy in spending time with her family, enjoying the company of her dogs, and exploring new...
Paul Lopez
Apr 23, 2024
Paul Lopez
Paul Lopez, 83, of East Bernard, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on June 29, 1940, in Port Lavaca, to Gilbert Lopez and Irene Ortiz.
Paul was raised in Port Lavaca by his mother and his older brothers Steve, Ralph and Gilbert. He attended...
Judy Flores Garcia
Apr 23, 2024
Judy Garcia, 52, of Wharton passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in a Houston hospital. She was born on January 13, 1972, in El Campo, to the late Manuel and Josephine Torres Flores.
Judy was raised in the Spanish Camp area and graduated from El Campo High School. She married Francisco Ortiz. Judy enjoyed helping students at Sivells Elem for...
Eloisa Martinez
Apr 23, 2024
Eloisa Martinez
Eloisa Martinez, 78, of Wharton passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in a Sugar Land hospital. She was born on August 8, 1945, in Ganado, to the late Julian and Delfina Gonzalez Rodriquez.
Eloisa was raised in the Ganado area. She married Eulalio Martinez, Sr. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2008. Eloisa was a stay at...
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