Obituaries
Paul B Olivo
Mar 2, 2017
Paul B. Olivo, 71, of Wharton, passed away March 3, 2017, in a Houston hospital. Paul was born on September 3, 1945, in Wharton, to the late Theodore Olivo and Margaret Belasquez Olivo. Paul was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School, class of 1965. He played football in High School. He then met the love of his...
Geronimo "Gmo" Garcia, Jr.
Feb 28, 2017
Geronimo “Gmo” Garcia, Jr. AKA Jerry, 46, of Wharton, passed away February 28, 2017, in El Campo, TX. Gemo was born on February 11, 1971, in Richmond, Tx, to Geronimo Garcia Sr and Isabel Andrade Garcia. Gmo was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School. He was disabled, but had previously worked as a cook. He enjoyed dancing...
Cordie May Wallace
Feb 24, 2017
Cordie May Wallace passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Eagle Lake to the late Slack Ivey and Ada Jackson Courtney Ham on January 14, 1920. Cordie was raised on a dairy farm in Eagle Lake and attended Eagle Lake schools. Cordie always said she milked a lot of cows on...
Laurine Marie Schwertner
Feb 24, 2017
Laurine Marie Schwertner, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Friday, February 24, 2017 in a Houston hospital. She was born in Hallettsville, Texas on May 13, 1921, to the late August and Agnes Juroc Weller. Laurine attended school in Hallettsville. She married Herman William Schwertner, Jr. in Hallettsville. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1978....
Blanca Stella Sosa
Feb 22, 2017
Blanca Aguilar Sosa Blanca Aguilar Sosa, 59, of Wharton, died February 22, 2017, in Bay City. Blanca was born on December 1, 1957, in Wharton. Blanca was the daughter of Jose and Mary Peralez Aguilar. Blanca attended Wharton High School, prior to her marriage to Richard Sosa, Jr. She became a stay at home mom to her two children. She...
Maria Elena Izaguirre
Feb 20, 2017
Maria Elena Izaguirre Maria Izaguirre, 56, of Hungerford, passed away February 20, 2017, in an El Campo hospital. Maria was born on February 5, 1961, in Fresno, CA. She was a daughter of the late Ricardo Sosa, Jr. and Teodora Torres Sosa. Maria was raised in California and attended Sunnyville Schools. She was a hard worker that labored tirelessly daily...
Connor Rene Garcia
Feb 17, 2017
Connor Rene Garcia Connor Rene Garcia, age 4 months and 12 days, of Wharton, died suddenly February 17, 2017, in El Campo. Connor was born on October 5, 2016, in Bay City. He was the son of Rene and Alyssa Rodriguez Garcia. He leaves behind his loving parents; sisters Allison and Lucy Garcia; brothers Hunter, Rene and Max Garcia; grandparents...
Ruby Garcia
Feb 12, 2017
Ruby Garcia, 62, of Wharton, passed away early Sunday morning, February 12, 2017, in Richmond. She was born on October 21, 1954 in Yoakum, Texas to the late Teodoro and Emma Rodriguez Manciaz. Ruby attended school in Cresent and El Campo. She was a security guard for most of her life. She enjoyed her job and was known as the...
Oscar Louis Bunge
Feb 11, 2017
Oscar Louis Bunge of Wharton, age 70, passed away in his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 11, 2017. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, February 15th at 5 pm at the Chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with a Knights of Columbus Rosary recited at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Bob Knippenberg on...
Howard Mahon
Feb 10, 2017
Howard Wayne Mahon Howard Wayne Mahon, 73, of Wharton, Passed away Friday, February 10, 2017, at his residence in Wharton. He was born on January 1, 1944 to the late Leonard and Chilili Thomas Mahon in Leslie, Arkansas. Howard graduated from Carlile High School and joined the United States Army. In April 1967, He earned his Honorable Discharge. Howard married...
Annie Margaret Klimicek
Feb 5, 2017
Annie Margaret Klimicek, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at St. Dominic Village in Houston. She was born near Ellinger, Texas on September 25, 1916, to Edwin and Rosalie Hafernik Jasek. Annie attended schools in the Ellinger area. She married Bohumir Klimicek on November 9, 1936 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church near Ellinger....
Frank "Doc" John Ziober
Feb 5, 2017
Frank “Doc” John Ziober passed away peacefully on February 5, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. He led an honorable life noteworthy for his patriotic service to his country as a Vietnam Veteran and true devotion to his family and friends. Frank was a lifelong Wharton resident: He was born in Wharton Texas, on June 24, 1949 to Joseph and...
Thomas J. Patterson
Jan 31, 2017
Thomas J. Patterson, Sr., 73, of Wharton, gained his reward January 31, 2017, in Houston, Texas. Thomas was born on October 19, 1943 in Seattle, Washington, to the late Teman Patterson and Mary Plocek Patterson. Thomas’ family moved to Texas when he was a child. He enlisted in the Army Reserves after high school. Upon leaving the military he pursued...
Jay C. Hevener
Jan 31, 2017
Jay C. Hevener Jay Cornelius Hevener, 68, of Stafford and formerly of Boling, passed away on January 31, 2017 following a sudden illness in a life care facility in Houston. Jay was born on February 15, 1948 in El Campo, Texas to the late George and Marian Gregory Hevener. Jay was raised in the Boling area and attended school there....
Marilyn Bubela
Jan 29, 2017
Marilyn Scotka Bubela, 65, of Wharton, died January 29, 2017, in Sugar Land. Marilyn was born on June 14, 1951, in El Campo, to the late John & Gladys Scotka. Marilyn was raised in Hillje and attended school in Louise. She graduated from Louise High School, Class of 1970. She married Daniel Bubela on July 9, 1972, and moved to...
Joyce Zahradnik
Jan 28, 2017
Joyce Marie Zahradnik Joyce Marie Zahradnik, 74, of East Bernard, TX, passed away on Saturday evening, January 28, 2017 in a Richmond hospital following a lengthy illness. Joyce was born on June 15, 1942, to the late Claude Hershel Case and Bertha Mae Stewart Case, in East Bernard, TX. Joyce was raised in the East Bernard, Rosenberg and Deer Park...
Ruby Belle Hudspeth
Jan 26, 2017
Ruby Belle Hudspeth Ruby Belle Hudspeth, 108, of Wharton, TX, passed away on Thursday morning, January 26, 2017 in a Bay City hospital following a sudden illness. Ruby was born on July 10, 1908, to Henry Goldman and Annie Eliza Sassnett Reames, in Linden, TX. Ruby was raised in the Linden area and attended school there. On December 18, 1925,...
David Joseph Melancon
Jan 25, 2017
David Joseph Melancon, 70, of Houston, passed away on January 25, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness. David was born on May 1, 1946 in Franklin, LA to the late Martin and Irene DeRouen Melancon. David was raised in the Hamshire- Fannett area and attended school there. He married Patsy Ann Robertson on March...
Pedro F. Tovar
Jan 23, 2017
Pedro F. Tovar, 74, of Wharton, Texas, passed away January 23, 2017, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Wharton. He was born January 28, 1942 in Mexico. Pedro enjoyed woodworking, plants and being outdoors. He worked for Greenleaf Nurseries for many years. In addition to his parents, Pedro was preceded in death by his grandson, Connor Hooper. Pedro...
Patsy Roecker McElroy
Jan 23, 2017
Patsy Roecker McElroy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, slipped quietly and peacefully from this world on Monday, January 23, 2017, surrounded by the love and presence of family and encompassed by God who entrusted her to us. The prayers offered for all of us have provided solace, sustenance and comfort, and will continue to do so as we find...
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