Obituaries
Elroy Schatz
Oct 23, 2026
Elroy Schatz, age 89, of East Bernard, Texas passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, at his home in East Bernard. He was born on July 25, 1937, in Burton, Texas, to the late Otto Karl and Felba Matthies Schatz.
Elroy was raised in the Rosenberg area and graduated from Lamar Cons. High School. While in school, he participated in several...
Dr. Gary Wayne Johnston, DDS
Oct 21, 2026
Dr. Gary Wayne Johnston, DDS, 83, of Stagecoach, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, at Grow in Grace Care Center in Ganado. He was born on March 18, 1943, in El Campo, Texas, to the late E.S. and Hallie Mae Mitchell Johnston.
Raised in Wharton, Gary graduated from Wharton High School in 1961. He continued his education at Wharton...
Bonnie Wishert
Oct 18, 2026
Bonnie Wishert, age 93, of Wharton, Texas passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at her home in Wharton. She was born on May 18, 1933, in Cedardale, Oklahoma, to the late Oscar and Inez Sharkey Powders.
Bonnie was the seventh of eight children. Bonnie was raised in Oklahoma and California but most of her youth was spent in Oklahoma. While...
Patrice Montgomery
Oct 15, 2026
Patrice Montgomery, age 65, of Hungerford, Texas passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at her home in Hungerford surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 21, 1961, in Texas City to the late Reuben and Joan Bear Montgomery.
Patrice lived a simple life filled with love and joy, she cherished her family and was a devout Christian....
Ruben Balles, Sr.
Oct 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ruben R. Balles, Sr.
August 10, 1939 – October 13, 2026
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Ruben R. Balles, Sr., who entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2026, at the age of 87, following a brief illness.
Born on August 10, 1939, in Eagle Pass, Texas, Ruben lived a life rooted in...
Michael Ray Vela
Oct 11, 2026
Michael Vela passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, selflessness, and service to others that will forever be remembered by all who knew him.
Michael was born on July 10, 1961, in Wharton, Texas, to Raymond and Mercedes Vela. He graduated from Wharton County Junior College with an...
Richard D Crabb
Oct 5, 2026
Richard Dale Crabb departed for Heaven on October 5, 2026 from OakBend Hospital in Richmond, Texas.
He was born June 17, 1937, in Sidney Nebraska. He was one of five sons born to Grafton and Esther Crabb.
Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alice Crabb. Three sons: Dean, Mike, and Bryan Crabb (Amber) as well as two granddaughters, his...
Charles Reid
Oct 5, 2026
Charles Melvin ReidJanuary 22, 1947 – October 5, 2026
Charles Reid, 79, of Beasley, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1947, in Woodville, Texas to the late Arnold and Nelda Hatton Reid.
Charles was raised in the East Texas community of Warren and graduated from South Park High School in Beaumont, Texas. He joined the...
Randy Kresta
Oct 2, 2026
Randall Gene Kresta
July 18, 1961 – October 2, 2026
Randall “Randy” Gene Kresta, age 65, of East Bernard, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2026 doing what he loved: serving and protecting his community. Randy was born on July 18, 1961 in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Boling High School in 1979, married the love of his life, Daephne Smaistrla Kresta,...
Patrick Stavena
Oct 2, 2026
Patrick Frank StavenaMarch 17, 1945 – October 2, 2026
Patrick Frank Stavena, 81, of East Bernard, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2026. He was born on March 17, 1945, in Wharton, Texas. He was the eleventh of thirteen children born to Ludwig & Anna "Annie" Novosad Stavena.
Patrick began working as a stone and brick mason as a young teenager, and...
Jo Ann Krobot Hausler
Sep 27, 2026
Jo Ann Krobot Hausler,87, of Wharton passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2026. Born on August 30, 1939, in Bay City, Texas to the late Rudolph Krobot and Delfina Pesak Krobot.
Jo Ann was a remarkable individual, known for her intellect and creativity. Jo Ann loved her family. Her grandkids and great grandson were the light of her...
JoAnn Reina
Sep 26, 2026
JoAnn (Hickey) Reina
On September 26, 2026, at the age of 91, JoAnn Hickey Reina went home to be with the Lord Jesus. JoAnn was born in Corsicana, Texas on July 7, 1935, to Leslie Lynn Hickey and Lillian Marie Allmon-Hickey.
On June 16, 1956, JoAnn married the love of her life, Frank Paul Reina Sr. They grew up in Houston, Texas...
Spencer Lofland
Sep 25, 2026
Spencer Gerald Lofland, age 88, of Wharton, Texas passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, at Reliable Oaks, Needville, TX. He was born on July 8, 1938, in San Juan, Tx to the late Quinton and Elizabeth Spencer Lofland.
Spencers’ family moved often, finally settling in Miami Florida where he graduated from Miami Technical High School in 1957. He joined the...
Frances Marie Sablatura
Sep 21, 2026
Frances Marie Sablatura, 79, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1947, in Wharton, Texas, to the late Rudolph and Lillie Matus Sablatura.
Frances was raised in Kendleton, where her parents owned Hilltop Grocery. She graduated from East Bernard High School and later attended Wharton County Junior College. She graduated from UTMB Galveston...
Aline Marie Hutyra
Sep 18, 2026
Aline Marie Hutyra, 90, of Wharton passed away at a Needville care center on September 18, 2026. Born on June 26, 1936, in Columbus to the late Ernest and Emma Voitle Klimple.
Aline was raised in Columbus and attended Columbus schools. She married Charlie John Hutyra on October 31, 1953. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2008. Aline enjoyed...
Stephen Reed Moers
Sep 16, 2026
Stephen Reed Moers, 66, of Wharton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, September 16, 2026.
Stephen was born on January 14, 1960, in Houston to Johanna Yvonne Singleton East and the late Edward August Moers. He was raised in Wharton, where he graduated from Wharton High School. He later attended welding classes at Wharton County Junior College and spent much of his...
David Gerard Valdez
Sep 16, 2026
Deacon David Gerard Valdez, 64, of Boling, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Wednesday morning, September 16, 2026. Born in New Gulf on February 10, 1962, to Miguel and Maria Valdez.
David married his high school sweetheart two weeks after graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School on June 12, 1980 and honored their marriage for the next 46 years. After...
Debra Ann Ramirez
Sep 6, 2026
Debra Ann Garcia Ramirez, 66, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at a Sugar Land hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in East Bernard on November 16, 1959, to the late Luis P. and Felipa Ramos Garcia.
Debra was raised in the Wharton area and graduated from Wharton High School. She married Jimmy Ramirez on...
Kaitlyn Christine Kurtz
Aug 30, 2026
Kaitlyn Christine Kurtz, of Houston, passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 27. She was born on September 13, 1998, in Houston, Texas.
Kaitlyn graduated from Cy Fair High School in 2017 and went on to build a caring and purposeful path in healthcare. She worked as a telemetry technician for five years at Memorial Herman in the Woodlands...
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