Obituaries

Max Sanchez

Max Sanchez

Nov 27, 2023

Max Sanchez

July 31,  2005 – November 27, 2023

 

Max Sanchez, 18, of Boling, Tx passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 27,2023, at a hospital in Wharton, Tx.  He was born on July 31, 2005, in Wharton, Texas to parents, Maximillian Sanchez and Anita Sedillo Rodriguez.

 

Max was a student at Boling High School. He enjoyed fishing, going...

Mark Wayne Cunningham

Mark Wayne Cunningham

Nov 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Mark Wayne Cunningham 

April 27, 1966 – November 22, 2023

 

Mark Wayne Cunningham, 57, of Wharton, Tx passed peacefully in his sleep at home in Palacios, TX. He was born in Wharton on April 27, 1966, to Fred and Barbara (Morris) Cunningham.

 

Mark attended school in Wharton and worked for Nanya Plastics Corporation as a Lab Manager for 30 years.

 

Mark...

Patricia Blakeway

Patricia Blakeway

Nov 19, 2023

Patricia Blakeway March 11th 1945 – November 19th 2023 Patricia Blakeway, 78, passed away on November 19th 2023 in a hospital in Houston, Tx. She was born on March 11th 1945 in Roans Prairie TX to the late John Berger and Mary . Patricia was a housewife all her life and a devout catholic. She loved spending time with her...

Jose Luis Sanchez Vazquez

Jose Luis Sanchez Vazquez

Nov 14, 2023

Jose Luis Sanchez Vazquez April 26th 1969 – November 14th 2023 Jose Luis Sanchez Vazquez, 54, of Boling, Tx passed away on Tuesday November 14th 2023 in a hospital in Richmond, Tx. He was born on April 26th 1969 in Savinas, Mexico to the late Jose Luis Sanchez and Rosa Eva Vazquez. Jose worked in construction all his life and...

Jose Alberto Betancourt

Jose Alberto Betancourt

Nov 8, 2023

Jose Alberto Betancourt November 27, 1964 – November 8, 2023 Jose Betancourt, 58, of Palacios passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in a Houston hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on November 27, 1964, in Mexico to the late Maria Garza Betancourt and Enrique Betancourt. Jose was raised in Mexico and attended school there. He moved to...

Lanier Chumchal

Lanier Chumchal

Nov 5, 2023

Lanier Chumchal

October 20, 1936 – November 5, 2023

 

Lanier Chumchal, 87, of Pledger passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in a Wharton nursing center following a lengthy illness.  He was born on October 20, 1936, in Hungerford, Texas to the late B.F. and Annie Mae Brauvinetz Chumchal.

 

Lanier was raised in the Pledger and New Gulf...

Elias Espinosa

Elias Espinosa

Nov 4, 2023

Elias Espinosa

November 14, 1958 – November 4, 2023

 

Elias Espinosa, age 64, of Columbus passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in an Austin hospital.  He was born on November 14, 1958, in Seymoure, Texas to the late Petronillo and Eloisa Yanez Espinosa.

 

Elias was raised in Glen Flora and attended El Campo High School. On April...

Taylor Jones

Taylor Jones

Nov 3, 2023

Taylor Legare Jones

August 10, 1939 – November  3, 2023

 

Taylor Jones, 84, of Houston passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023,  in a Spring Texas nursing center following a lengthy illness.  He was born on August 10, 1939, in Wharton, Texas to the late John Thomas and Mary Virginia Hudgins Jones.

 

Taylor was raised in the...

Ernie Willeford

Ernie Willeford

Nov 3, 2023

Ernie Douglas Willeford

May 19, 1967 – November 3, 2023

 

Ernie Willeford, 56, of Wharton passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on May 19, 1967, in Houston, Texas to the late Gene and Clarabell Gay Cox.

 

Ernie was raised in Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo...

Esther Louise Kitzmiller

Esther Louise Kitzmiller

Nov 1, 2023

Esther Louise Kitzmiller November 17th 1944 – November 1st 2023 Esther Louise Kitzmiller, 78, of Boling, Tx passed away on Wednesday November 1st 2023 in a hospital in Sugarland, Tx. She was born on November 17th 1944 in Bismarck, West Virginia to the late Leon David Kitzmiller Sr and Cynthia Twila (Cosner) Kitzmiller. Esther was raised in the West Virginia...

Vernon Allen Janik

Vernon Allen Janik

Oct 31, 2023

Vernon Allen Janik September 14, 1955 – October 31, 2023 Vernon Janik, 68, of El Campo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born on September 14, 1955, in Wharton, Texas to the late Rudolph and Martha Chumchal Janik. Vernon was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School...

Jesse Vega

Jesse Vega

Oct 24, 2023

Jesse “Jr” Vega, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Jesse was born the second youngest of seven children to Jesse and Ignacia Vega on April 23, 1957, in Bay City, Texas. Jesse grew up in Bay City, Texas and graduated from Bay City High School in 1976. He married Cynthia Garza in 1979 and settled down in Wharton,...

Yvonne Welborn Johse

Yvonne Welborn Johse

Oct 23, 2023

Yvonne Welborn Johse March 3, 1936 – October 23, 2023 Yvonne Welborn Johse, 87, of Wharton passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, in her Wharton assisted living apartment following a brief illness. She was born on March 3, 1936, in Houston, Texas to the late Lue B. and Marguriette Frazier Welborn. Yvonne was raised in the Pasadena-Golden Acres area...

Paula Ferrel Alcalar

Paula Ferrel Alcalar

Oct 21, 2023

Paula Ferrel Alcalar March 2, 1934 – October 21, 2023 Paula Ferrel Alcalar, 89, of Wharton passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at a Richmond hospital following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 2, 1934 in Kendleton, Texas to the late Jesus and Ramona Molina Ferrel. Paula was raised in Hungerford and...

David Wayne Dusak

David Wayne Dusak

Oct 4, 2023

David Wayne Dusak September 16th 1956 – October 4th 2023 David Wayne Dusak passed into the arms of the Lord peacefully on October 4th 2023 at his residence in Danevang, Texas. He was born September 16th 1956 in Wharton, Texas to the late Albert Dusak and Mildred Marling Dusak. David was a man of many skills. While he was a...

Julian Flores III

Julian Flores III

Sep 27, 2023

Julian Flores III Julian Flores, III, 57, of East Bernard, passed away on September 27, 2023, at his residence in East Bernard surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 10, 1966 in Eagle Lake, Texas. Julian was raised in Eagle Lake. He was active in the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated...

Clara Spacek

Clara Spacek

Sep 18, 2023

Clara Spacek, aged 72, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at her cherished residence after a brief illness. She was born on May 11, 1951, in Wharton, Texas, to the late Raymond Klimple and Martha Marie Brenk Thurmond.

 

Clara's roots were firmly planted in the Wharton area, where she received her education at Wharton schools. On July...

Frances Quijas Gonzalez

Frances Quijas Gonzalez

Sep 17, 2023

Frances Q. Gonzalez, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at a Wharton long term care faculity following a brief illness. She was born on December 3, 1937 in New Gulf, Texas to the late Antonio and Trinidad Castillo Quijas. 

Frances was raised in the Boling area and graduated from Boling High School. She married Hilliaro M Gonzalez,...

Raybert Lee Williamson, Sr.

Raybert Lee Williamson, Sr.

Sep 15, 2023

Raybert Lee Williamson, Sr., 87, of Wharton, passed away on September 15, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1935 to the late Burnett and Lydia Williamson. 

Ray was born in Cullman, AL and moved to Wharton where he graduated from high school. He met and married Shirey Frankum on July 3, 1955. They were married for 68 years....

Baldemore Garza

Baldemore Garza

Sep 12, 2023

Baldemore Mora Garza, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at a Richmond hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 5, 1940 in Bishop, Texas to the late Manuel and Ausencion Mora Garza. 

Baldemore was raised in the Wharton area and attended Wharton schools. He worked as a pipe fitter for several years. He was...