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...

Apr 20, 2024

Tommie Mike Arlt, age 75, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Wharton, Texas to Oma Strunk Arlt and Tommy Arlt on July 4, 1948.  He grew up in Lissie and went to East Bernard High School.  After graduation, he attended Wharton County Junior College and graduated from Sam Houston State...

Apr 19, 2024

Francisco Lerma Bentancur, Sr., a beloved member of the Wharton community, peacefully passed away at a nursing home in Wharton, TX on April 19, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1940, in Edna, TX to the late Manuel Bentancur and Antonia Lerma Bentancur. 

 

Francisco grew up in Mississippi and later made Wharton his home in 1971. He was a dedicated...

Apr 18, 2024

Dan Harvey Leach

July 25, 1935 ~ April 18, 2024

 

 Dan Leach, 88, of Rosenberg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 25, 1935, in Childress, Texas to the late Marks Monroe and Lillian Gertrude Moore Leach.

 

 Dan was raised in Childress and graduated from Childress...

Apr 11, 2024

Guadalupe Quintanilla

January 28th 1944 ~ April 11th 2024

 

  Guadalupe "Lupe" Garza Quintanilla, 80, of Wharton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11 th, 2024. Her husband, Ascension Quintanilla, of 56 years, by her side. She was an amazing, loving mother and wife.

 

    Lupe was born in Pierce, Texas. She spent her childhood in Hungerford and...

Apr 8, 2024

Allen LundgrenJuly 6, 1962 – April 8, 2024

   Allen Lundgren, 61, of East Bernard, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, at home. He was born on July 6, 1961, in Ocean Port, New Jersey at Fort Monmouth Army base to the late Larry and Jean Lundgren.

   Allen grew up in Azle, Texas and graduated from Azle High...

Apr 8, 2024

With heavy hearts yet fond memories, we celebrate the life of our beloved Amelia Grace, who passed into the arms of Jesus on April 8, 2024, in Houston, TX. Born in Richmond, TX, on February 27, 2019, she brought joy and laughter to her family from the very start.

 

Amelia, a spirited young soul brought a sparkle to every room she...

Apr 7, 2024

James David Smith Sr., 73, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence in Wharton. He was born on May 11, 1950, in Killeen, Texas to the late Bill Smith and Dolores Thomas.

 

James was raised in the Killeen area and attended Killeen High School and graduated from Killeen and U of H. He married Diane...

Mar 23, 2024

Mary Hernandez

 

Mary Hernandez, 97, of Wallis and formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her sisters’ house in Wallis. She was born on August 7, 1926, in Simonton, Texas to the late Bennie and Rumalda Clark Alvarado.

 

Mary was raised in the Wallis area and attended Wallis High School. She married Ralph Hernandez on December 7,...

Mar 20, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

James R. Hlavinka, a prominent figure in the agricultural community of Texas, passed away peacefully after a short illness. Born on October 12, 1930, in Bernard Prairie, East Bernard, Texas, James was the son of Rehor F. Hlavinka, who emigrated from Nechvalin in the Czech Republic, and Vlasta Mynarik Hlavinka from Ellinger, Texas.

James's life was a testament to hard work,...

Mar 18, 2024

Guadalupe (Lupe) “Tico” Valdez, 69, of Wharton passed away peacefully at a Sugar Land hospital on March 18, 2024, after courageously battling numerous illnesses over many years. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Bay City, Texas to the late Angelina Charles and John Joe Valdez, Sr.

Lupe grew up and attended schools in Bay City but lived most of...

Mar 18, 2024

Olga Mae Burger

 

Olga Mae Burger, 93, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at her residence. She was born on December 2, 1930, in Hungerford, Texas to the late Charles and Frances Janis Holub.

 

Olga Mae was raised in Hungerford and attended Hungerford school. She married Harry M. Burger, Jr. on January 26, 1963, in Las Vegas. He...

Mar 17, 2024

Marcella Gajewsky, 80, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born on October 27, 1943, in Crescent, Texas to the late Emil and Anna Pavlicek Cerny.

 Marcella was raised in Crescent and attended Crescent School and graduated from El Campo High School. She later obtained her LVN from Wharton County Junior College and...

Mar 17, 2024

Berlinda Cruz Yee

 

Berlinda Yee, 65, of Katy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at a Katy hospital. She was born on November 14, 1958, in Wharton, Texas to the late Janie G. Cruz and Gilbert Q. Cruz.

 

Berlinda was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School. She married David Knowland Yee on May 3, 1986. Berlinda worked...

Mar 16, 2024

Joe F. Moreno Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose 'Joe' Fonseca Moreno, 68, of Needville, Texas.   Joe passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at a Sugar Land hospital. He was born on October 14, 1955, in El Campo, Texas to the late Reyes and Felipa Fonseca Moreno.Joe was raised in Sheridan, Texas, a...

Mar 13, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Herbert Wisofsky, Jr.  on March 13, 2024.   He was born in Wharton on March 31, 1975 to parents Herbert Wisofsky, Sr. and Helen Landon Wisofsky.

Known for his love of the outdoors and passion for mowing the grass, he was a true nature enthusiast who found solace in the simple joys of...

Mar 12, 2024

Nieves Salinas Samora



Nieves Salinas Samora, 96 formerly of Richmond/ Newgulf, TX, died on March 12, 2024, in Richwood, TX.  She was born Maria de las Nieves Salinas in Louise, TX on May 8, 1927, to Mauricio and Bartola Salinas, the youngest of 13 children.  At the age of 9 the family moved to Palacios, TX where she attended school.  In her teen years...

Mar 11, 2024

Evelyn Rogers Cochran, “MeeMee” went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, March 11, 2024. There to greet her, the love of her life, John Earl Cochran.

 

Evelyn was born February 26, 1930 in Houston, Texas to Helen Bigler Rogers and Samuel Lee Rogers. She attended Jefferson Davis High School and the University of Houston. She married John Earl Cochran...

Mar 10, 2024

David Cheatham

May 29th 1956 ~ March 10th 2024

David Cheatham, 67, a husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his resident in East Bernard, Texas, on Sunday, March 10th, 2024.

David was born in Houston, TX, on May 29th, 1956, to the late Roy Charles Cheatham Sr. and Nell (Mann) Cheatham. He was a graduate of University of Houston Police Academy...