Obituaries

Mary Lydia Martinez

Mary Lydia Martinez

Aug 9, 2025

Mary Lydia Martinez, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025 at the age of 88.

Mary was born on August 30, 1936, in New gulf, Texas, to the late Cruz and Elvita (Cadriel) De Los Santos. She graduated from Boling High School in 1954. During her school years, she proudly played the drums in the...

Sara Lou Speaker Britton

Sara Lou Speaker Britton

Aug 7, 2025

Sara Lou Britton

Sara Britton, 76, of Egypt passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at a Houston hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1948, in Wharton, Texas to the late Pete and Clara Heard Speaker.

Sara was raised in Egypt and graduated from Hungerford High School. She married King Britton, Jr. He preceded her in...

Joseph Bernard Kubena Jr.

Joseph Bernard Kubena Jr.

Aug 6, 2025

Joseph Bernard Kubena Jr.

August 25 1960 – August 6, 2025

Joseph Bernard Kubena Jr., age 64, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on August 6, 2025.

Joseph (Jody) was a Devoted son, brother, father, and exceptional grandfather. He was a proud and loving grandfather who cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren, especially watching all of his grandsons play baseball and listening to...

Michael Edward Wootton

Michael Edward Wootton

Aug 2, 2025

Michael Edward Wootton, 77, of Wharton, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family and friends.

Born on February 27, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, Mike was the son of the late Taylor and Grace Walker Wootton. He was raised in Bandera and graduated from Bandera High School. He pursued higher education...

Brenda Guess

Brenda Guess

Aug 1, 2025

Brenda Kay Guess

Brenda Guess, 72, of Boling passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 4, 1952, in East Bernard, Texas to the late Charlie and Ervalee McKinzie White.

Brenda was raised in Glen Flora, Wharton and the El Campo areas, she graduated from El Campo High School. Brenda married Donald L. Guess on...

Rosa Maria Arias Paniagua

Rosa Maria Arias Paniagua

Jul 31, 2025

Rosa Maria Arias Paniagua, age 57, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, who left us on July 31, 2025. Born on May 3, 1968, in Guanajuato, Mexico, to the late Placido Arias and Rosa Maria Lopez Arias.

As a devoted housewife, Rosa dedicated herself to raising her children, Julio, Stephanie and Luis, instilling in them the values of love, respect,...

Michael Barker

Michael Barker

Jul 31, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Lee Barker, affectionately known as "Cowboy Mike," who departed this world on July 31, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on December 29, 1958, in Wharton, Texas, Michael lived his life with a blend of dedication and joy that left an indelible mark on all who...

Emil John Soderquist

Emil John Soderquist

Jul 30, 2025

Emil John Soderquist (1933–2025)

Emil John Soderquist, 91, of Wharton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land. He lived an exemplary life, marked by dedication, service, and love for his family – inspired by his relationship with Jesus.

Born on September 17, 1933, in Ganado, Texas, to the late Charles A. and Helen Sliva...

Danny Orsak

Danny Orsak

Jul 17, 2025

Danny Orsak

Danny Orsak, 67, of Wharton passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at a Rosenberg hospital. He was born on May 10, 1958, in East Bernard, Texas to the late Calvin and Loraine Klimple Orsak.

Danny was raised in Wharton and attended Wharton Schools. He married Tammy Marlow on August 11, 1979, in Wharton. Danny was self-employed as a mechanic,...

Madeline Cox Delaney

Madeline Cox Delaney

Jul 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Madeline Cox Delaney January 25,1989 – July 11, 2025 Madeline Cox Delaney, lovingly known as “Maddi,” went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2025. She was 36 years old. 

Madeline was a vibrant soul whose warmth and compassion left a lasting impact on everyone she met. Her love for others was evident in...

Robert Samora

Robert Samora

Jul 8, 2025

Robert Samora

Robert Samora, 68, of Baytown and formerly of New Gulf, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Pasadena. He was born on May 19, 1957, in New Gulf, Texas to the late Lupe and Nieves Salinas Samora.

Robert was raised in New Gulf and attended Boling High School and received his graduation certificate while in the Army. He served...

Ted Gonzales Jr.

Ted Gonzales Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

Teodoro “Ted” Gonzales, Jr., a devoted father and grandfather and a beloved husband, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on October 17, 1967, in Houston, TX to Aurora Sanchez and the late Teodoro Gonzales, Sr.

Ted lived a life filled with hard work, love, and laughter. He worked as an electrician, pouring his heart...

Daniel Charles Svec

Daniel Charles Svec

Jul 8, 2025

Daniel Charles Svec, 79, of East Bernard passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday July 8, 2025, at a Sugarland hospital. He was born on September 10, 1945, in East Bernard, Texas to the late August and Mildred Svec.

Daniel was raised in the Hungerford area and attended Hungerford schools and later graduated from East Bernard High School...

Jose R. Gonzales

Jose R. Gonzales

Jul 8, 2025

Jose R. Gonzales, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 9, 1944, in Burr, Texas to the late Pedro Gonzales and Maria Ramirez Gonzales.

As a retired groundskeeper with Fort Bend Independent School District, Jose took great pride in maintaining the...

Pat Stavinoha Dierschke

Pat Stavinoha Dierschke

Jul 7, 2025

Pat Dierschke, 88, of East Bernard, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 11, 1937, in the small community of Cass, Arkansas to the late Carl Clifton and Alta Kelly Eversole.

Being raised the daughter of an oil field worker, Pat moved often in her early life, living in Arkansas, Boling, Texas and...

George Patrick Kocian

George Patrick Kocian

Jul 4, 2025

George Kocian, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, left this world on July 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on January 7, 1950, in Wharton, Texas to the late Emanuel Kocian and Lottie Bujnoch Kocian.

A dedicated machinist by trade, George was well-respected in his profession. However, it was his vibrant personality and enduring commitment to his community...

Lorie Lynn Allee Priddy

Lorie Lynn Allee Priddy

Jul 1, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Lorie Lynn Allee Priddy, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025.

Lorie was born on July 21, 1969, in Kansas City, MO and was baptized at the age of six on July 4, 1976, at First Baptist Church, Houston TX. From an...

Robert Twardowski

Robert Twardowski

Jun 30, 2025

Robert Rudy Twardowski, a beloved figure and cherished member of the Boling, Texas community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on October 14, 1947, in East Bernard, Texas to the late Frank Twardowski Sr. and Francis Zdzieblowski Twardowski.

A proud high school graduate, Robert spent his working years as a truck driver and a foreman in the oil...

Elsie Janet Butler

Elsie Janet Butler

Jun 30, 2025

Elsie Janet (Bailey) Butler

Elsie Janet (Bailey) Butler, age 82, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at home in Wharton, Texas. Jan was born December 29, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harold (Bill) Thorndyke and Jane (Daly) Bailey. She was the oldest of three children and spent her childhood growing up mostly in the Cincinnati area, with her freshman year of...

Kelly Wallace

Kelly Wallace

Jun 29, 2025

Kelly Wallace, 66, passed away peacefully on June 29th 2025. Kelly was born on June 26th 1959 in Kingsville, Texas to the late Robert Gerald Wallace and Bettye Carolyn Reeves Wallace.

Kelly dedicated her life to helping others through her work as a physical therapist. Her career was not only one of healing but also of teaching, as she went on...