Obituaries
James A Stephens
Mar 19, 2017
James Allen Stephens James Allen Stephens, 78, passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 18, 2017. Jim was born on April 5, 1938 in Bixby, OK, grew up in Cherry Valley, AR and later moved with his family to Bay City, TX. Jim was a heavy equipment operator for over 40 years and was skilled in operating...
Zacarias Diaz, Jr.
Mar 18, 2017
Zacarias “Zack” Diaz Jr. Zacarias “Zack” Diaz Jr., 46, of Wharton, died March 18, 2017, in Houston. Zack was born on June 26, 1970, in Richmond, TX, to Zacarias and Teodora Hernandez Diaz Sr. Zack graduated from Needville High School, class of 1989. He worked a variety of jobs before his disability. He enjoyed many things, but especially playing the...
Jeanette Marie Kresta
Mar 17, 2017
Jeanette Hennigan Kresta Jeanette Hennigan Kresta, 56, of East Bernard, died March 17, 2017, at her home in East Bernard. Jeanette was born on March 10, 1961, in Japan, to Thomas and Laurell Palen Hennigan. Jeanette attended Dulles High prior to becoming an Accountant and a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor with Turning Point. She married the love of her life,...
Edward Flores, Jr.
Mar 16, 2017
Edward Flores Jr. Edward Flores Jr., 76, of Schulenberg, TX, died March 16, 2017, in Austin, TX. Edward was born on October 23, 1940, in Pearland to Edward and Celia Reyes Flores. Edward loved to hunt and fish, work in his yard, and especially spend time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Janie Gonzales,...
Paul Luna Sanchez
Mar 14, 2017
Paul Sanchez Paul Luna Sanchez, 64, of Hungerford, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in a Sugarland hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on May 25, 1952 in Wharton, Texas to the late LeRoy and Ofelia Luna Sanchez. Paul was raised in Wharton area. He worked in the Agriculture Industry for many years as a farm laborer. He...
Victoria R Castaneda
Mar 13, 2017
Victoria R. Castaneda, 63, of Boling, died March 13, 2017, at her home in Boling. Victoria was born on March 6, 1954, in Lometa, Texas to the late Emilio and Guadalupe Hernandez. Victoria moved with her family to Michigan as a child. She left school as a teenager, but returned to finish high school when her children were in high...
Marte Lopez
Mar 11, 2017
Marte Garza Lopez Marte G. Lopez, 77, of El Campo and formerly of Boling, Texas, passed away March 11, 2017, at a Sugarland hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born March 11, 1940 in Newgulf to the late Samuel and Jesusa Garza Lopez. Marte was raised in the Newgulf area and attended Newgulf and Boling schools. He joined the...
Margaret Rios
Mar 3, 2017
Margaret Rios, 88, of Boling, passed away early Friday morning, March 3, 2017, in Wharton. She was born on March 22, 1928 in Newgulf, Texas to the late Alvino and Guadalupe Cuellar Campos. Margaret was raised in Newgulf and graduated from Boling High School. She married Henry G. Rios on July 18, 1953. He preceded her in death on July...
Paul B Olivo
Mar 2, 2017
Paul B. Olivo, 71, of Wharton, passed away March 3, 2017, in a Houston hospital. Paul was born on September 3, 1945, in Wharton, to the late Theodore Olivo and Margaret Belasquez Olivo. Paul was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School, class of 1965. He played football in High School. He then met the love of his...
Geronimo "Gmo" Garcia, Jr.
Feb 28, 2017
Geronimo “Gmo” Garcia, Jr. AKA Jerry, 46, of Wharton, passed away February 28, 2017, in El Campo, TX. Gemo was born on February 11, 1971, in Richmond, Tx, to Geronimo Garcia Sr and Isabel Andrade Garcia. Gmo was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School. He was disabled, but had previously worked as a cook. He enjoyed dancing...
Cordie May Wallace
Feb 24, 2017
Cordie May Wallace passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Eagle Lake to the late Slack Ivey and Ada Jackson Courtney Ham on January 14, 1920. Cordie was raised on a dairy farm in Eagle Lake and attended Eagle Lake schools. Cordie always said she milked a lot of cows on...
Laurine Marie Schwertner
Feb 24, 2017
Laurine Marie Schwertner, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Friday, February 24, 2017 in a Houston hospital. She was born in Hallettsville, Texas on May 13, 1921, to the late August and Agnes Juroc Weller. Laurine attended school in Hallettsville. She married Herman William Schwertner, Jr. in Hallettsville. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1978....
Blanca Stella Sosa
Feb 22, 2017
Blanca Aguilar Sosa Blanca Aguilar Sosa, 59, of Wharton, died February 22, 2017, in Bay City. Blanca was born on December 1, 1957, in Wharton. Blanca was the daughter of Jose and Mary Peralez Aguilar. Blanca attended Wharton High School, prior to her marriage to Richard Sosa, Jr. She became a stay at home mom to her two children. She...
Maria Elena Izaguirre
Feb 20, 2017
Maria Elena Izaguirre Maria Izaguirre, 56, of Hungerford, passed away February 20, 2017, in an El Campo hospital. Maria was born on February 5, 1961, in Fresno, CA. She was a daughter of the late Ricardo Sosa, Jr. and Teodora Torres Sosa. Maria was raised in California and attended Sunnyville Schools. She was a hard worker that labored tirelessly daily...
Connor Rene Garcia
Feb 17, 2017
Connor Rene Garcia Connor Rene Garcia, age 4 months and 12 days, of Wharton, died suddenly February 17, 2017, in El Campo. Connor was born on October 5, 2016, in Bay City. He was the son of Rene and Alyssa Rodriguez Garcia. He leaves behind his loving parents; sisters Allison and Lucy Garcia; brothers Hunter, Rene and Max Garcia; grandparents...
Ruby Garcia
Feb 12, 2017
Ruby Garcia, 62, of Wharton, passed away early Sunday morning, February 12, 2017, in Richmond. She was born on October 21, 1954 in Yoakum, Texas to the late Teodoro and Emma Rodriguez Manciaz. Ruby attended school in Cresent and El Campo. She was a security guard for most of her life. She enjoyed her job and was known as the...
Oscar Louis Bunge
Feb 11, 2017
Oscar Louis Bunge of Wharton, age 70, passed away in his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 11, 2017. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, February 15th at 5 pm at the Chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with a Knights of Columbus Rosary recited at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Bob Knippenberg on...
Howard Mahon
Feb 10, 2017
Howard Wayne Mahon Howard Wayne Mahon, 73, of Wharton, Passed away Friday, February 10, 2017, at his residence in Wharton. He was born on January 1, 1944 to the late Leonard and Chilili Thomas Mahon in Leslie, Arkansas. Howard graduated from Carlile High School and joined the United States Army. In April 1967, He earned his Honorable Discharge. Howard married...
Frank "Doc" John Ziober
Feb 5, 2017
Frank “Doc” John Ziober passed away peacefully on February 5, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. He led an honorable life noteworthy for his patriotic service to his country as a Vietnam Veteran and true devotion to his family and friends. Frank was a lifelong Wharton resident: He was born in Wharton Texas, on June 24, 1949 to Joseph and...
Annie Margaret Klimicek
Feb 5, 2017
Annie Margaret Klimicek, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at St. Dominic Village in Houston. She was born near Ellinger, Texas on September 25, 1916, to Edwin and Rosalie Hafernik Jasek. Annie attended schools in the Ellinger area. She married Bohumir Klimicek on November 9, 1936 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church near Ellinger....
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