Obituaries

Leroy A Pavlicek

Leroy A Pavlicek

Dec 13, 2025

Leroy A Pavlicek, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, departed from this world on December 13, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Sugarland. Born on August 22, 1952, in the nurturing town of East Bernard, TX, Leroy was a remarkable individual whose zest for life and warmth brought joy to all who knew him.

Leroy was a man with a vibrant spirit,...

Louis John Rolf

Louis John Rolf

Dec 8, 2025

Louis John Rolf (L.J.), of Boling, Texas passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, with his wife by his side. He was born on July 27, 1944 at the Texas gulf Hospital in New gulf, Texas to the late Alvin Conrad and Betty Justine Rolf.

L.J. graduated from Boling High School with the Class of 1962. Although small in stature, his...

Lois Vaclavik

Lois Vaclavik

Dec 4, 2025

Lois Vaclavik, age 61, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2025, in a Houston hospital. Born on October 5, 1964, in Pecos, Texas, to the late Charlie Watson and Juanita Dean Watson.

Lois was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for her warmth, creativity, and love for family. She enjoyed spending quality time with...

Dorothy Krobot

Dorothy Krobot

Dec 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy Krobot, who left this world on December 3, 2025, at the age of 99 in a nursing home in Wharton, Texas. Born on June 30, 1926, in Brownsville, Texas, Dorothy lived a life rich in love and warmth, cherished for her kind and welcoming nature.

Dorothy was a devoted housewife whose greatest...

Daniel Samora

Daniel Samora

Nov 25, 2025

Daniel “Sam” Samora, 85, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Born in Palacios, Texas, on October 21, 1940, Daniel was the son of Porfirio and Ignacia Samora.

He graduated from Boling High School in 1959. Shortly after graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country for three years. While completing technical school and awaiting...

Nelton Schulz

Nelton Schulz

Nov 22, 2025

Nelton Gus Schulz, Jr., 74 of El Campo, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 12, 1951, in El Campo to the Imogene Bolf Schulz and the late Nelton Gus Schulz, Sr.

Nelton embraced life with a vibrant spirit and had a heart full of love for those around him. He was raised...

Valarie Ann Moreno

Valarie Ann Moreno

Nov 22, 2025

Valarie Ann Moreno, beloved daughter and friend, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025, at the age of 39 in Hallettsville, Texas. Born on October 6, 1986, in Galveston, Texas, to parents Vidal Moreno and Mary Helen Lopez Moreno.

Valarie embraced life with a vibrant spirit and had a heart full of love for those around her. Valarie was a devoted...

Daniel Anthony Orsak

Daniel Anthony Orsak

Nov 17, 2025

Daniel Orsak, 81, of East Bernard, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home. Daniel was born in the Schumann Hospital in East Bernard, TX, on November 12, 1944, to the late Charlie and Mary Mican Orsak.

Daniel’s mother passed away when he was young, leaving his father to raise three small children. He was born and raised in...

Elaine Broll

Elaine Broll

Nov 16, 2025

Elaine Broll, 77, of Boling, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in a Houston hospital following a sudden illness. Elaine was born in Bay City, TX, on June 11, 1948, to the late Ben and Rosie Smith Salas.Elaine was raised in the Boling/Pledger area and graduated from Boling High School. She married William S. Broll on July 5, 1969,...

Lois Faye Svoboda

Lois Faye Svoboda

Nov 13, 2025

Lois Faye Svoboda-Douglas

1963-2025

December 14, 1963 – November 13, 2025

Lois Faye Svoboda, 61, of East Bernard, Texas passed away at St. Lukes Sugarland on the early morning of November 13, 2025, following a brief illness.

Lois was born in East Bernard, Texas at Schumann Hospital to Bennie Svoboda Sr. and Emilia Scholz Svoboda. She was raised and lived most of her life...

Garland Michael Melnar

Garland Michael Melnar

Nov 11, 2025



Garland Melnar, 57, of Wharton, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in a Bay City from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Garland was born on November 19, 1967, in Houston, Texas to the late Marcus and Marie Ann Mariner Melnar.

Garland was raised in Wharton and graduated from El Campo High School. He proudly served in the United States...

Ronnie Blair

Ronnie Blair

Nov 11, 2025

Ronnie Blair, 76, of Wharton passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, in a Houston hospital. Born on August 29, 1949, in Wharton, Texas, to the late Billy Blair and Katherine Koehler Blair.

He was a proud Navy veteran. After his service, he embraced a fulfilling career as a truck driver, traversing the highways and byways, which allowed him to connect...

Ruth V Jimenez

Ruth V Jimenez

Nov 10, 2025

Ruth Jimenez, 75, of Wharton passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 6, 1950, in Levelland, Texas to the late Manuel and Petra Garcia Villarreal.

Ruth was raised in Haskell and graduated from Haskell High School. She married Gilbert Jimenez on October 14, 1967, in Haskel. Ruth attended...

Margaret Adella Zahn

Margaret Adella Zahn

Nov 6, 2025

Margaret Adella Zahn, 87, of Wharton, Texas passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at a Wharton Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Wharton, Texas on October 22, 1938, to the late Anton Zahn Jr. and Frances Pilcik Zahn.

Margaret was raised and lived most of her life in Hungerford, Texas. She graduated from East Bernard High...

Dorothy Bosch

Dorothy Bosch

Nov 1, 2025

Dorothy Barbara Bosch, 78, of Burr, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wharton on September 6, 1947, to the late Anton Hundl, Jr. and Elsa Dolejsi Hundl.

Dorothy was raised in Burr and attended Holy Family Catholic School before graduating from Boling High School in 1965. She later...

Paul King

Paul King

Oct 31, 2025

Paul Randall King, 75, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wharton on December 19, 1949, to the late B.D. and Bess King.

Paul was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend, residing in Wharton, Texas. He was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton...

Donita Rae Townsend

Donita Rae Townsend

Oct 23, 2025

Donita Rae Townsend, a beloved wife and proud member of the Bay City community, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2025, just one day after her 68th birthday. Born on October 22, 1957, in Marshalltown, Iowa,

A graduate of Marshalltown High School, Donita devoted her professional life to serving her community as a clerk for Matagorda County, where she was known...

Juan Garcia, Jr.

Juan Garcia, Jr.

Oct 14, 2025

Juan Garcia, Jr., 78, of Wharton passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at a Rosenberg care center. He was born on June 19, 1947, in Olmito, Texas to the late Juan Garcia, Jr. and Delfina Zamorano Garcia.

Juan was raised in the Crescent/Glen Flora area and attended Crescent School and El Campo High School. Juan served our country proudly and...

John "Big John" Northington

John "Big John" Northington

Oct 13, 2025

John Williamson Northington, loving referred to as “Big John” was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on May 2, 1948, in Wharton, Texas, to the late George Heard Northington, III and Anita Nunn Williamson Northington. John passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at the age of 77.

John was a graduate of East Bernard High School and...

Barbara Jane Perrigue

Barbara Jane Perrigue

Oct 12, 2025

Barbara Jane Perrigue, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with dignity, following a long and courageous battle with Frontotemporal and Vascular Dementia. She was born on January 3, 1951, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Joseph and Martha (Sprowl) Shockome.

Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Throughout her life, she was...