Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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