Obituaries
Jose Ortiz
Dec 28, 2025
Jose V Ortiz, 85, of Boling, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
Born April 4,1940 in La Féria, Texas, Jose spent a long, proud career as a union carpenter. He was known as someone who could repair anything broken or build whatever was needed. He was extremely talented working with his...
Robert Sanchez
Dec 21, 2025
Robert Sanchez, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 18, 1948, in Wharton, Texas to the late Vincente and Anita Hernandez Sanchez.
Robert was raised in Wharton and attended Wharton High School. He married Melida Longoria on April 11, 1980, in Wharton. He worked as a...
Vivian Lawrence
Dec 20, 2025
Vivian Elaine Lawrence of Wharton passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Sodalis Assisted Living in Wharton. Vivian was born on August 25, 1936, in New York City to the late Dominick Joseph and Antoinette Mamo Grech.
Vivian grew up in New York, where she attended school and later worked as a telephone operator. On...
Maria Esther Jaime
Dec 19, 2025
Maria Esther Jaime passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 70 in a Katy hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 14, 1955, in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Emilia Macias and the late Jose Santamaria. Maria lived a life rich in love, family, and passion. She called El Campo,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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