Obituaries

John Stanford

John Stanford

Oct 6, 2024

John Stanford, 65, of Wharton, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on October 6, 2024. Born on February 11, 1959, in Beaumont, TX to the late Edwin Curtis Stanford and Ann Joiner Lee.

 John graduated from Wharton High School in 1977 and embarked on a successful career in technical operations at Crown Cork and Seal, where his dedication and...

Harlan Martin Gibson

Harlan Martin Gibson

Oct 4, 2024

Harlan Martin Gibson

September 4, 1943 — October 4, 2024

East Bernard

 Harlan Martin Gibson, age 81, of East Bernard passed away peacefully at his residence on October 4, 2024. 

 Harlan was born in Waller to the late George and Rosetta Gibson. On October 12, 1964, he began a 59-year commitment when he married Shirley Darlene Henderson. Harlan was in the steel building industry...

Frank Louis Jedlicka

Frank Louis Jedlicka

Oct 2, 2024

 

 Frank Louis Jedlicka

 Frank Louis Jedlicka, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on January 23, 1951 to Frank T. and Cecelia Luchak Jedlicka in Wharton, Texas, grew up in Hungerford and graduated from East Bernard.

 He was a dedicated and honorable veteran who proudly served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and...

Eva Rodriguez

Eva Rodriguez

Oct 2, 2024

Eva Rodriguez

 Eva Rodriguez, a beloved homemaker, was born on November 26, 1938, in Mc Allen, Texas. She passed away peacefully at her residence on October 2, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.

Eva was known for her unwavering devotion to her family, embodying a spirit of love that truly knew no measure. Her warmth and kindness were felt by...

Darlene Estrada

Darlene Estrada

Sep 20, 2024

Darlene Estrada, age 79, of Wharton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at her residence. She was born on January 20, 1945, in Wharton, Texas to the late Samuel and Margarita Gaona Rodriguez.

Darlene was raised in Wharton and attended Wharton High School. She was a homemaker all her life and enjoyed raising her children. Darlene and Aurelio Jaimes were a...

Mary Garza

Mary Garza

Sep 20, 2024

Mary J Garza

March 30, 1936 ~ September 20, 2024

 

 Mary Garza, age 88, of Wharton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at a local nursing center. She was born on March 30, 1936, in Wharton, Texas to the late Pablo and Francisca Fonseca Jaquez.

 Mary was raised in Wharton. She worked as a nurse aide at Wharton Nursing and Rehab, providing excellent...

Juan Silva Delgado

Juan Silva Delgado

Sep 13, 2024

Juan Silva ̈John ̈ "JD ̈ Delgado, 46, a cherished man known for his kind selflessness, passed away unexpectedly, peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, September 13, 2024. Born on June 24, 1978 to John J. and Priscilla Delgado, in Rosenberg, TX. John lived a life filled with generous service to others, a selfless devotion to duty...

Juan Silva Delgado

Juan Silva Delgado

Sep 13, 2024

Juan Silva ̈John ̈ "JD ̈ Delgado, 46, a cherished man known for his kind selflessness, passed away unexpectedly, peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, September 13, 2024. Born on June 24, 1978 to John J. and Priscilla Delgado, in Rosenberg, TX. John lived a life filled with generous service to others, a selfless devotion to duty...

Clyda Mae Guill Graves

Clyda Mae Guill Graves

Sep 10, 2024

Clyda Mae Graves, age 93, of Boling passed away peacefully at her residence on September 10, 2024. 

Clyda was born in Wharton to the late Clyde and Alma Asher Guill. She graduated from Boling High School. On October 10, 1960, she married William Marshall Graves in Bay City. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1993. Clyda loved decorating for...

J.D. Divin

J.D. Divin

Sep 8, 2024

Johnnie Daniel "J.D." Divin was born on May 15, 1941 to John and Lillian Divin. He married Clara Moss on March 23, 1973. He worked as a welder, carpenter and enjoyed gardening, baking, canning, fishing and tending to his bees. He is known for his love of baking rum cakes each year during the Christmas season for his family, neighbors,...

Leonard Koehne, Jr

Leonard Koehne, Jr

Sep 6, 2024

Leonard “Buddy” Charles Koehne, Jr

August 29, 1933 – September 6, 2024

 

In loving memory of Leonard “Buddy” Charles Koehne, Jr., age 91, of Wharton passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on September 6, 2024 .

 

Buddy was born in Bonus, Tx on August 29, 1933, to the late Leonard Koehne, Sr. and Margaret Foeh Koehne. He married...

Jovita G Cardenas

Jovita G Cardenas

Sep 1, 2024

Jovita G. Cardenas

Mrs. Jovita G Cardenas, age 98, a cherished member of the Stafford community and formerly of Wharton, passed away, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born in Mexico on March 26, 1926, to the late Juan Manuel Gonzalez and Eufracia Salinas Gonzalez.

Jovita was known for her incredible culinary skills - her dishes...

Edward Gonzales

Edward Gonzales

Aug 31, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Gonzales, age 61, a beloved son, father, and brother. Edward passed away on August 31, 2024, in his home in El Campo, TX, surrounded by love and care of his children and sisters. Born on February 12, 1963, in Bay City, TX, to the late Joe L. Gonzales and Amelia Driscoll...

Robert Bourg

Robert Bourg

Aug 30, 2024

Robert Bourg

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Bourg of East Bernard, a dedicated welder known for his unwavering faith and love for the simple pleasures of life. Born on January 28, 1940, in Houma, LA, Robert's journey on this earth came to a peaceful end on August 30, 2024.

 Throughout his life, Robert found solace in the pages...

Dennis David Cervenka

Dennis David Cervenka

Aug 28, 2024

Dennis David Cervenka, 73, of Wharton, was called to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024. Born on May 24, 1951, Dennis was the son of the late August and Ella Cerny Cervenka.

A proud graduate of El Campo High School, Dennis spent his life as a dedicated farmer. He married Emilia Hermis Kolacny on October 16, 2021, at Holy...

William "Bill" James Hubenak

William "Bill" James Hubenak

Aug 25, 2024

William James “Bill” Hubenak

January 12, 1936 - August 25, 2024

William James “Bill” Hubenak went to be with our Lord on August 25, 2024. He was a dear son, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bill was born on January 12, 1936, to his parents, Willie and Mary Ermis Hubenak. He attended schools in El Campo and graduated from Wharton High School...

Amador Moncada

Amador Moncada

Aug 24, 2024

Amador Moncada Jr.

March 1, 1968 - August 24, 2024

 Amador Moncada Jr., un amado esposo y padre, falleció el 24 de Agosto de 2024, a la edad de 56 años en su casa rodeado de su familia. Nació en México el 1 de Marzo de 1968, hijo de los difuntos Amador Moncada, Sr. y Angelina Medina Moncada.

Amador pasó su vida adulta...

Cindy Garcia

Cindy Garcia

Aug 23, 2024

Cindy Garcia

April 2, 1982 ~ August 23, 2024

In loving memory of Cindy Garcia, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend who brightened the lives of all those around her, it is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing on August 23, 2024. Born on April 4, 1982, in Galveston, TX.

Cindy found joy in the simple things; she adored shopping...

Walter Keith Hall

Walter Keith Hall

Aug 22, 2024

Walter Keith Hall was born and raised in Wharton, Texas. He died, after a long health battle, at Jennie Sealy Hospital, a part of the UT Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. 

Keith was born to Susie Belle Speer Hall and Joseph Henry Hall. Keith attended Wharton High School graduating in the Class of 1970, and he also attended Sam Houston State...