Jul 27, 2024

Berta C. Garcia joined her husband, Nicolas, in heaven on July 27, 2024, at age 86. She was born July 12, 1938, in Rio Hondo, Texas, to Ignacio Cantu and his wife Cleotilde; 11 older siblings welcomed her. Berta spent many of her early years in the Rio Grande Valley, but her life eventually took her to Corpus Christi, Texas,...

Jul 24, 2024

On July 24, 2024, Hazel Evvalee Anderson Prazak loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 90 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Hazel was born on March 3, 1934 in Iago, Texas to Elmer and Velma Anderson. On September 18, 1950, she married Willie Prazak Jr in El Campo, TX. Hazel was preceded in...

2024

The Honorable David McCann "Mac" Sweeney09/15/1955 - 07/21/2024

David McCann "Mac" Sweeney (68) died suddenly on July 21, 2024, while visiting his son in Honolulu, HI. Born September 15, 1955, Mac was the third of four sons of Dan and Billye Sweeney of Wharton, TX. Foremost in Mac's life was his faith in Jesus Christ. His wife of 42 years and...

Jul 21, 2024

William Karasek

 William Karasek, 42, of East Bernard, Tx passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1982, in Wharton, Texas to Wilburn and Shirley Pavlicek Karasek.

 William was raised in East Bernard and graduated from East Bernard High School. He worked as a machinist for many years. William enjoyed fishing and woodworking and loved his time...

Jul 21, 2024

Teodora "Teddi" Garza Lozano passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the age of 77. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Rudolfo "Rudy" Lozano; son Rodney Lozano and wife Sara Bielanski; daughter Rae Lozano and husband Joseph Klotz; and daughter Renae Hernandez and husband Rick Hernandez. She leaves a source of great pride and joy...

Jul 18, 2024

Domingo B. Munoz

 Domingo Munoz, 88, of Hungerford, Tx passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1935, in Hungerford, Texas to the late Margarito and Margarita Bernal Munoz.

 Domingo was raised in the Hungerford area and spent his life there. He owned his own shop working as an...

Jul 15, 2024

Robert Thurston Smith III (“Skipper”), 66, of Wharton, Texas, gained his angel wings on Monday, July 15, 2024. He passed away at home unexpectedly while having his favorite meal of pancakes and sausage. He was born on January 8, 1958 in Wharton, Texas to the late Robert Thurston Smith, Jr., and Alma Hobbins Smith. He was the third child and...

Jul 9, 2024

Sandra Ann Gangstad

 Sandra Gangstad, 62, of Boling, Tx passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1962, in Wharton Texas to the late Albert and Geneva Ramirez Garza.

 Sandra was raised in the Boling area and spent her life there. She worked in the food service industry for...

Jul 9, 2024

THEO LOUIS POLASEK

 Theo Polasek, 91, of Montgomery, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Conroe Health Care Center. He was born on July 9, 1933, in Wharton, Texas to the late Theodore Otto Polasek and Agnes Marie Kucera Polasek.

 Theo was raised in the Wharton area and he graduated from Wharton High School in 1951. He was always a...

Jul 4, 2024

 Gerald Ray Donaldson

Gerald Ray Donaldson, 82, of Burr, Tx passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at The Parc at Traditions in Bryan, TX. He was born on February 10, 1942, in McAlester, Oklahoma to the late Elzie and Annie Marie Elms Donaldson.

 

Gerald moved to Texas at the age of 12 and graduated from Boling High School with the Class...

Jul 1, 2024

Jun 27, 2024

 Ophea Keprta

 Ophea Keprta, 80, of Lane City, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 25, 1943, in Wharton to the late Hansford and Josephine Schlabs Waggoner.

 Ophea was raised in Lane City and attended Lane City school before graduating from Wharton High School in 1961. Ophea obtained her Licensed Vocational Nurse degree from...

Jun 18, 2024

 Margarita Delgado

Margarita Delgado, 66, of Wharton, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her residence in Wharton. She was born on August 9, 1957, in Kendleton to the late Jesus and Seferina Silva Delgado, Sr.

 Margie was raised in Kendleton and attended Powell Point School. She worked at Ross department store and at Gayla in East Bernard. Margie was always...

Jun 12, 2024

 Harold Eugene “Gene” Epps, Jr.

 Gene Epps, Jr., 86, of Eagle Lake, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Boerne, Texas. He was born on March 15, 1938, in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Harold Eugene Epps, Sr. and Mary Amanda Phillips Epps.

 Gene was raised in South Carolina and graduated from Murray Vocational High School and joined the United...

Jun 11, 2024

Wayne Waters Jr., beloved husband, dedicated father and grandfather, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2024, in Wharton, TX. Born on August 9, 1946, in Houston to the late Wayne Waters, Sr and Clara Bialas Waters. 

Wayne served our country honorably in the US Air Force continuing a family tradition of serving our nation. He spent his years honing his craft...

Jun 11, 2024

Lee Rosezell Peikert Giesie, 86 of Wharton TX, passed away on June 11, 2024.  She was born on November 21, 1937, in Bonus, TX to parents Jim and Leona Lewis Peikert.  The family soon moved to Egypt, TX to the Peikert farm. During these times, Rosezell learned the meaning of family, hard work, and giving while growing up in a Christian...

Jun 9, 2024

Richard B. Jochec, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather peacefully passed away on June 9th, 2024, at the age of 100 in Eagle Lake, TX. He was born in East Bernard, TX, on April 3rd, 1924, to the late Louis Jochec and Lydia Sliva Jochec.He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 19 during WWII and served from 1944-1946...

Jun 6, 2024

 

Louise Richards Volz was born February 18, 1924 in Schulter, Oklahoma, the only child of the late Virgil Berry Richards and Janie Lancial Richards.  She grew up in a rural setting and attended school in both Schulter and Okmulgee.  In 1938 her family moved to Corpus Christi, TX when her father began work at the Pontiac Refining Company.  She attended high school in...

Jun 5, 2024

Ruben Barrera, 64, of Wharton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1959, in New Gulf to the late Blas and Herminia Garza Barrera.

Ruben was raised in New Gulf and graduated from Boling High School. He later attended Wharton County Junior College. Ruben worked as an electrician and machinist for many...

Jun 5, 2024

On the morning of June 5, 2024, Delores Lee Thompson Rutowsky, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side.

Delores was born on August 14, 1930, to Paul Ordis and Hazel Hortense Thompson in Houston, Texas. She was the only child in a family filled with aunts, uncles, and cousins. She graduated from Lamar High School in...