Obituaries
Claudia Wilcox
Oct 5, 2025
Claudia Wilcox, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on October 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born at home in Waller County, Texas on July 7, 1942, to the late Claud Jones and Ada Clepper Jones.
Claudia will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and the love she poured into her family. Her joy in life was...
Russell "Russ" Cenko
Oct 4, 2025
Russell Joseph CenkoMay 16, 1943 – October 4, 2025
Russell “Russ” Cenko, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, left us on October 4, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 16, 1943, to the late Helen Godwich Cenko and Russell John Cenko.
Russ was raised in Chicago, graduating from Fenger High School in 1962....
Edward Guajardo
Sep 29, 2025
Edward Guajardo went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2025.
During his lifetime, Edward served his Country and retired from Texasgulf Sulphur Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton, Tx.
Edward was proceeded in death by his wife, Lydia E. Guajardo and brother Ruben Guajardo. He is survived in...
Lucia Erevia DonJuan
Sep 17, 2025
Lucia Erevia Donjuan
Lucia E. Donjuan, 83, of Wharton passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at a Bay City nursing center. She was born on August 8, 1942, in Newgulf, Texas to the late David, Sr. and Maria Herrera Erevia.
Lucia was raised in Newgulf and Boling for several years before her family moved to Wharton where she attended Wharton schools....
Carol Gartsman
Sep 16, 2025
It will surprise no one who knew Carol’s organizational skills that she wrote her obituary years ago and included it in her papers. I have amended it only to reflect family deaths. Gary
Carol Whitley Gartsman passed away on September 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Carol, born in Wharton, Texas August 19, 1944, loved her hometown...
Jo Ann DuBois
Sep 9, 2025
Jo Ann DuBois, 94, of Boling passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 26, 1930, in Yorktown, Texas to the late Hamilton Glenn and Francis Rebecca Taylor Walker.
Jo Ann was raised in Boling and graduated from Boling High School in 1948. She married Destie Camille DuBois on...
Victor Samora Sr.
Sep 5, 2025
Victor Samora Sr., a beloved father, husband, brother, and son, passed away on September 5, 2025, at a hospital in Houston, Texas. Born on January 5, 1969, in Wharton, Texas, Victor devoted his life to his family, his profession as an electrician and contractor, and the simple pleasures of life, such as fishing. He was known for his unwavering commitment...
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...
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