Obituaries

Jose Guadalupe Martinez

Jose Guadalupe Martinez

Oct 10, 2025

Jose Guadalupe Martinez, 68, of Boling, Tx passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at a hospital in Bay City, Texas. Born on December 12, 1956, in Coahuila, Mexico, to the late Pablo Valdez and Joaquina Sandoval.

Jose forged a remarkable life that reflected his strong values and rich heritage. He made his home in Wharton, Texas, where he devoted his...

Barbara Jean Vrana

Barbara Jean Vrana

Oct 8, 2025

Barbara Jean Vrana, who departed this world peacefully at the age of 66 on October 8, 2025. Born on May 9, 1959, to the late Rudolph and Mildred Polasek Vrana.

Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, residing in East Bernard, Texas. She made a name for herself as a dedicated employee, helping people with their purchases at Lowes...

Jerry Lee Kucera

Jerry Lee Kucera

Oct 7, 2025

Jerry Lee Kucera, 79, of Wharton TX, passed away on Tuesday October 7th, 2025. Jerry was born July 23rd, 1946, to Vit and Cecilla Brenk Kucera in Wharton Texas.

He was known for his garden and flowers he grew while keeping a immaculate yard. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and grandson. He was always there to cheer the...

Yolanda Salinas

Yolanda Salinas

Oct 5, 2025

Yolanda Ann Salinas, 70, of Boling, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at a Houston care center. She was born on June 30, 1955, in Wharton to the late Temporo and Maria Molina Aguilar.

Born and raised in Wharton County, Yolanda attended Wharton High School and dedicated her life to serving others through her work and her warm, giving...

Claudia Wilcox

Claudia Wilcox

Oct 5, 2025

Claudia Wilcox, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on October 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born at home in Waller County, Texas on July 7, 1942, to the late Claud Jones and Ada Clepper Jones.

Claudia will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and the love she poured into her family. Her joy in life was...

Russell "Russ" Cenko

Russell "Russ" Cenko

Oct 4, 2025

Russell Joseph CenkoMay 16, 1943 – October 4, 2025

Russell “Russ” Cenko, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, left us on October 4, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 16, 1943, to the late Helen Godwich Cenko and Russell John Cenko.

Russ was raised in Chicago, graduating from Fenger High School in 1962....

Edward Guajardo

Edward Guajardo

Sep 29, 2025

Edward Guajardo went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2025.

During his lifetime, Edward served his Country and retired from Texasgulf Sulphur Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton, Tx.

Edward was proceeded in death by his wife, Lydia E. Guajardo and brother Ruben Guajardo. He is survived in...

Lucia Erevia DonJuan

Lucia Erevia DonJuan

Sep 17, 2025

Lucia Erevia Donjuan

Lucia E. Donjuan, 83, of Wharton passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at a Bay City nursing center. She was born on August 8, 1942, in Newgulf, Texas to the late David, Sr. and Maria Herrera Erevia.

Lucia was raised in Newgulf and Boling for several years before her family moved to Wharton where she attended Wharton schools....

Carol Gartsman

Carol Gartsman

Sep 16, 2025

It will surprise no one who knew Carol’s organizational skills that she wrote her obituary years ago and included it in her papers. I have amended it only to reflect family deaths. Gary

Carol Whitley Gartsman passed away on September 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Carol, born in Wharton, Texas August 19, 1944, loved her hometown...

Jo Ann DuBois

Jo Ann DuBois

Sep 9, 2025

Jo Ann DuBois, 94, of Boling passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 26, 1930, in Yorktown, Texas to the late Hamilton Glenn and Francis Rebecca Taylor Walker.

Jo Ann was raised in Boling and graduated from Boling High School in 1948. She married Destie Camille DuBois on...

Victor Samora Sr.

Victor Samora Sr.

Sep 5, 2025

Victor Samora Sr., a beloved father, husband, brother, and son, passed away on September 5, 2025, at a hospital in Houston, Texas. Born on January 5, 1969, in Wharton, Texas, Victor devoted his life to his family, his profession as an electrician and contractor, and the simple pleasures of life, such as fishing. He was known for his unwavering commitment...

Mabel Ann Howard

Mabel Ann Howard

Sep 4, 2025



Mabel Howard, 86, of Wharton passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 6, 1939, in Austin County, Texas to the late Hugo and Viola Krancher.

Mabel was raised in Sealy and attended Sealy High School. She married Alvin Louis Howard on her 18th birthday on March 6, 1957,...

Veda "Cindy" Konvicka

Veda "Cindy" Konvicka

Aug 29, 2025

Veda Cindy Konvicka

June 12, 1957 - August 29, 2025

Veda "Cindy" Konvicka, 68, passed away on August 29, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1957, to the late Coy and Viva Mitchell. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her first husband, Greg Morris, and her sister, Teresa Meier.

Cindy was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, but...

Charles Elwood (Chuck) Roades

Charles Elwood (Chuck) Roades

Aug 28, 2025

Charles Elwood (Chuck) Roades

Charles Elwood (Chuck) Roades exited the felicity of life in a Houston hospital on August 28, 2025. Chuck, the eldest son of Ora Elwood Roades and Carolyn Elizabeth Roten Roades of El Campo, was born in Wharton, Texas on November 2, 1948. In June 1955, he moved to Austin, Texas where he attended the first grade. Chuck...

Lillian Marie Kohleffel

Lillian Marie Kohleffel

Aug 27, 2025

Lillian Marie Kohleffel

Lillian Marie Hubenak Kohleffel of Wharton, Texas went to her Heavenly home prepared for her by Jesus Christ our Lord on August 27, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born on August 2, 1943, in El Campo, Texas to the late Anton “Slim” Hubenak and Cecilia Rod Hubenak. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in...

Rafeal "Ralph" Cadriel

Rafeal "Ralph" Cadriel

Aug 22, 2025

Rafeal Cadriel

Rafeal (Ralph) Cadriel, 71, of Wharton, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Sugar Land. He was born on August 6, 1954, in Mackay, Texas, to Jessie and Mary Cervantes Cadriel.Ralph was born and raised in Wharton County. He graduated from Wharton High School with the class of 1973. Ralph was employed with Wharton ISD and later, Bay...

Bobby Munoz

Bobby Munoz

Aug 20, 2025

Bobby Munoz, 55, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1970, in Richmond, Texas, to Valentin and Natalia Figirova Munoz.

A graduate of East Bernard High School, Bobby later married the love of his life, Jennifer Lopez. Together they made their home in Wharton, where they became a beloved part of the community.Bobby...

Ricardo Quintana, Sr.

Ricardo Quintana, Sr.

Aug 13, 2025

A visitation prior to the Mass, scheduled for August 18, 2025, at 9:00 am with a Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass to be Celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church on August 18, 2025, at 10:00 am. A Rite of committal and burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As we remember Ricardo Quintana...

Julie Ellen Weir

Julie Ellen Weir

Aug 10, 2025

Julie Ellen Weir, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, surrounded by her family in Houston, Texas. Julie was born on October 10, 1942, to Ruth and Glenn Bagwell in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was raised in Barrett, West Virginia and graduated from Van High School in 1960.

Julie was a summer counselor at Camp Thomas E. Lightfoot, a...

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...