Obituaries
Sidonia Sliva Tomczak
Apr 20, 2016
Sidonia E. Tomczak, 91, of Lane City, Texas, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Hillje, Texas. Sidonia was born on November 18, 1924, to Anton and Christine Kucera Sliva in Wallis, Texas. She married her sweetheart Raymond Tomczak on June 10, 1948. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage. While she worked for many years as a secretary at the Pom...
Sybil Parker
Apr 18, 2016
Sybil Griswold Parker, 99, of Wharton, died April 18, 2016, in Richmond. Sybil was born on September 11, 1916, to Howard L and Teretha McFather Griswold, in Weldon, TX. She married Earl Parker on November 22, 1941, and was his devoted wife for 48 years, until his passing on May 25, 1990. She was a homemaker for many years. Later...
Richard Paul Gonzales
Apr 17, 2016
Richard Paul Gonzales, 60, of Glen Flora passed away on Sunday, April 17th 2016 at his home surrounded by family due to an extended illness. He was born to John Gonzales Jr and Alva Garcia Gonzales on March 10, 1956 in Wharton, TX. After graduating from Wharton High School, he worked with Matthews Contracting in El Campo. He loved all...
Leona Kruppa Miller
Apr 16, 2016
Leona Kruppa Miller passed away the morning of April 16, 2016, at the age of 85 after a lengthy illness. Leona was a long time resident of Wharton, TX. Leona is survived by her brother, Bernard Kruppa of Richmond, sister, Clarice Martin and husband John of Jay, OK, three children, Mike Miller and wife Bonnie of Katy, Gary Miller and...
Henry Wylie McCain
Apr 14, 2016
Henry Wylie McCain, 84, of East Bernard, died April 14, 2016, in Eagle Lake. Wylie was born on February 19, 1932 to John and Elizabeth Shifflet McCain, in East Bernard. He was their 13th, and youngest child. Wylie married the love of his life, Daliah Marling on June 26, 1955, in East Bernard. He served his country honorably in the...
Mary Anne Hempel
Apr 12, 2016
Mary Anne Hempel, age 84, of Wharton passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2016 in a Bryan nursing center following a sudden illness. She was born on April 2, 1932 in Newgulf, TX, the daughter of the late Solomon and Mary Kuchar McGehee. Mary was the first baby born in Newgulf Hospital. She was raised in Newgulf and Boling. After...
Jesus V. Cerrillo
Apr 12, 2016
Jesus V. Cerrillo, 96, of Wharton, died April 12, 2016, in Wharton. Jesus was born on October 15, 1919, to Epifanio and Paula Valle Cerrillo, in Medina, Texas. Jesus was raised in San Antonio before moving to Wharton County and beginning work as a farmer. He joined the army on November 4, 1941 and served honorably until October 15, 1945....
Ora Lee Knebel Ashmore
Apr 11, 2016
Ora Lee Knebel Ashmore was born April 3, 1924, in the country between Round Top and Carmine, Texas to Roland V. and Emma S. Knebel. She left this earth peacefully on April 11, 2016 at her home in Boling. After graduation from LaGrange High School in 1942, Ora Lee married the love of her life, James Melvin Ashmore, Jr. (also...
Ruth Jean Rod
Apr 8, 2016
Ruth Wisnieski Rod Ruth Wisnieski Rod, 81, of Wharton, died April 8, 2016, in Richmond. Ruth was born on December 3, 1934, to Frank and Regina Guthman Wisnieski, in Wharton. She married the love of her life, Milton Rod, and was his devoted wife until his death in 2014. She worked as the owner and operator of a TV Repair....
Greg Chumchal
Apr 4, 2016
Greg Chumchal, 46, of Wharton, passed away on April 4, 2016, in a Sugar Land hospital following a sudden illness. Greg was born on June 26, 1969 in Wharton, TX to parents, Dale Chumchal and Karen Andel Heintschel. Greg was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School in 1987. He worked for Crown Cork and Seal as a...
Josephina Lopez Becerra
Apr 4, 2016
Josephina Lopez Becerra, 84, of Boling, TX, died April 4, 2016, in Boling, TX. Josephina was born on January 4, 1932, to Ewardo & Josephina Lopez, in Wharton, TX. She was a loving wife to her husband Robert Becerra, Sr., until his death in 1990. She was dedicated to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved to shop, have her...
Patsy Ann Melancon
Apr 3, 2016
Patsy Ann Melancon Patsy Ann Melancon, 73, of Houston, passed away on April 3, 2016, in a Sugar Land hospital following a sudden illness. Patsy was born on February 7, 1943 in Fort Worth, Tx to the late Robert Russell and Zelphia Elizabeth Young Robertson. Patsy was raised in the Vinton, Louisiana area and attended school there. She married David...
Elvina "Beanie" Maretka
Mar 31, 2016
Elvina “Beanie” Maretka, 85, of Wharton, died March 31, 2016, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Elvina was born on November 1, 1930, to Frank and Annie Kveton Janak, in Damon, Texas. Elvina graduated from Eagle Lake High School, Class of 1949. She married the love of her life, Daniel Maretka on April 1, 1960. They enjoyed nearly 56...
Betty Joyce Sikora
Mar 25, 2016
Obituary for Betty Joyce Sikora Betty Joyce Sikora, 82, of Wharton, Texas, died peacefully on March 25, 2016. She was born in Wharton on August 11, 1933, to Adolph and Genevieve McCabe Sikora. Devoted daughter, beloved sister, loyal friend, and delightful aunt, Betty Joyce was a blend of beauty, wit, intellect and love. Known for her outgoing personality and her...
Gloria Gene Ferrel
Mar 21, 2016
Gloria G Ferrel Gloria G Ferrel, age 65, of East Bernard passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 26, 1950 in Ganado, a daughter of the late Gonzalo and Angelina Peralez Gonzales, Sr. Gloria was raised in the Hungerford area and graduated from Hungerford High School where she was...
Royce Gene Johansen
Mar 16, 2016
Royce Gene Johansen passed from this life Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Royce was born in Delia, Limestone County, Texas, on January 24, 1938 to Carl and Maggie (Bryant) Johansen. Royce was married to Retha Wiley nearly 60 years ago. They had 4 daughters and 2 sons. Working for 50 years for Southern...
Helen Ondrias
Mar 15, 2016
Helen Ondrias, 89, of Wharton passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Round Rock on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born June 16, 1926 in Garwood, Texas, to the late Frank and Aemilia Wesselski, Sr. Helen was raised in Garwood and graduated from Garwood High School. She enjoyed spending time cooking with her family and friends, dancing, playing...
Letitia Vineyard
Mar 14, 2016
Letitia Vineyard, 83, of Wharton, Texas, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. She was born on February 26, 1933 in Richmond, Texas, to Robert Lee Wheaton and Roxy Belle Lillie Wheaton. She was married and raised 6 children. Her happiest times were family gatherings. What she treasured most was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Yarenci Paola Diaz
Mar 13, 2016
Yarenci P. Diaz, 22, of Wharton and formerly of El Campo passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 13, 2016. She was born November 9, 1993 in Mexico, to parents Jose Diaz, Sr. and Adelina Reyes. Yarenci was raised in El Campo, Texas and graduated from El Campo High School. Yarenci loved being a homemaker and a mother. She...
Joe Losoya Gonzales
Mar 11, 2016
Joe L. Gonzales, 88, of Wharton, passed away on March 11, 2016, at a Wharton nursing home. Joe was born on January 23, 1928 in Markham, Texas to the late Jose and Teresa Losoya Gonzales. Joe was raised in the Tidehaven area and attended school there. After serving in the United States Army as a Military Policeman, he obtained his...
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