Obituaries
Infant Heaven Rosemarie Cadena
Oct 31, 2024
Heaven Rosemarie Cadena, infant daughter of Trevan Jesus and Alexandra Hernandez, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on November 28, 2023.
Rosemarie was preceded in death by her grandfather Ruben Lopez, great-great grandmother Antonia Acuna; great-great grandfather Guadalupe Acuna; Aunt Frances Hernandez; uncles, Martin, and Ricky Allen Hernandez.
She is survived...
Maria deJesus Vasquez
Nov 4, 2024
Maria Vasquez, age 78, of El Campo, TX, passed away on November 4, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1946, in New Gulf, TX, to the late Maria Concepcion Hererra and David Erevia.
She loved tending to her plants, dancing and traveling to Mexico were her favorite activities. She also enjoyed attending cook outs and garage sales, but who brought...
Henry James Voldan
Oct 28, 2024
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of HENRY JAMES VOLDAN, 74, at his home on Monday, October 28, 2024. With his family beside him, he left this world peacefully to be with the Lord. He was born on April 1, 1950, in El Campo to the late George and Martha Kunetka Voldan.
He is a 1969 graduate...
Zenon Loredo-Martinez
Oct 13, 2024
Zenon Loredo Martinez Sr, 63, of El Campo passed away Sunday, October 13,2024, in Goliad, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family. Zenon was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on July 09,1961.
At age 17, he was the first of his siblings to establish himself in the states. Zenon married Minerva Solis of Rosenberg, Texas in 1995. He worked...
Margaret Alene Wilson
Oct 5, 2024
Margaret was released from her frail earthly body on October 5, 2024 and, without any doubt, is walking in the green meadows of heaven with Ray, Chris and Travis and all her beloved animals who have been waiting for her to get there.
Margaret was the daughter of Alene Baker Ellison and Elwin Bernard Ellison and was born in Nightingale Hospital...
Maria Trevino Aguilar
Oct 2, 2024
María Trevino Aguilar, 86 of El Campo, passed away October 3, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1938, in Rio Hondo, Texas to the late Lauro and Lucinda Trevino. Maria was a retired seamstress, a homemaker who loved baking, cooking, and making her famous tamales for anyone who enjoyed eating them. She was a member of St. Robert’s Catholic...
Pete Munoz
Sep 13, 2024
Pete Cardenas Munoz, 86, of Louise, TX, passed away on September 13, 2024 peacefully at home with family.
He was born on April 8, 1938 in Simonton, Texas. He is survived by his wife Yolanda Munoz for over 50 years, his sister Janie Lopez of Eagle Lake and sons Pete Munoz, Jr. and wife Brenda of Katy, Jesse Munoz and wife...
Harold Monroe Schuetze
Aug 30, 2024
Harold Monroe Schuetze passed away at the age of 84 on August 30, 2024. He was born May 8, 1940 in Fayette, Texas to the late Monroe and Olga Ohnheiser Schuetze. He married Melba DeForest on August 16, 1961. Together they owned and operated The Pet Center where they were always eager to share their knowledge of animals and how...
Joe Ann Polasek
Aug 9, 2024
Mrs. Joe Ann Menefee Polasek passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the age of 91 years young due to a sudden illness. She was proceeded in death by her husband Edwin Frank Polasek and her parents Thomas N. Menefee and Artie Mae Hammont. She is survived her son, Robert Allen (his wife, Elizabeth), daughter Dr. Connie Lynn...
Jay Alvin Lee
Aug 7, 2024
Jay Alvin Lee, on August 7, 2024, has joined his father Jerry Alvin Lee, grandma Ruth A. Lee and Aunt Connie Lavat in passing.
Jay along with his other family now has the task of watching over his brother Shawn Lee, daughter Skye Taylor Lee and nephews Trey and Jacob Lee.
Jay will be missed by many as he left an impression...
Albina F. Hinojosa
Jul 30, 2024
Albina F. Hinojosa, with family by her side, went to her heavenly home on July 30, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born February 5, 1939 in El Campo to the late Antonio and Dominga Hernandez Falcon. Albina was a loving wife and mother as well as grandmother. She was an avid Astro’s fan. Her hobbies were dancing,...
Stephen Albert Peoples
Jul 26, 2024
Stephen Albert Peoples, 73, passed away on July 26, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1951 in Ganado, Texas to Albert H. Peoples and Josephine Francis Matus. Stephen graduated from Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca in 1969.
Stephen married “The prettiest red-head he ever knew” on March 28th, 1970, Brenda Gayleen Morton.
Stephen worked at Alcoa Alumina in Point Comfort...
Thomas Dean Martin, Sr.
Jul 1, 2024
Thomas Dean Martin, Sr. passed away, surrounded by family, July 1, 2024 at the age of 62. He was born June 5, 1962 in Sedalia Missouri to Herbert Wayne and Annita Ruth Hopkins Martin. He was a graduate of El Campo High School class of 1980. He loved going hunting and fishing and camping in the outdoors. He loved spending...
Randy Manciaz, Sr.
Jul 25, 2024
Randy Manciaz, Sr. was called to his heavenly home July 25, 2024 at the age of 56. He was born July 1, 1968 in Eagle Lake to the late Teodoro and Emma Rodriguez Manciaz.
He was an avid fan of the 49 er’s, as seen in his clothes and collectables. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching Tick Tock videos.
He is survived...
Marvin Allen Botard
Jul 9, 2024
Marvin Allen Botard, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Hillje, Texas. He was born in Sublime, Texas to Magness and Hertha Boethel Botard. He served in the US Army and retired from the Texas Department of Transportation. He moved to the Wharton area about five years ago from Midland, Texas. Marvin enjoyed playing bingo and loved hunting...
Kelly Aileen Shanks
Jun 24, 2024
Kelly Aileen Shanks, 57, of El Campo, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Hillje, Texas. She was born in Freeport, Texas on April 7, 1967, to Donald Olan Shanks and Sharon K. Shanks.
She was a graduate of El Campo High School. Kelly had a long and happy life at the group home on Meadow Lane and DayHab...
Eva Lois Williams
Jun 26, 2024
Eva Lois Williams passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on June 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Eva Lois was born on April 12, 1931 in Bonus, TX to Claud and Lula Belle Johnston Jacobs. How special to be reunited with her love on what would have been their 75th wedding anniversary. Eva Lois married her husband...
Anita Contreras Avila
Jun 8, 2024
Anita Contreras Avila, 51, passed away June 8, 2024 in El Campo. She was born August 9, 1972 in El Campo to Armando Contreras and Anita Alaniz Contreras.
She is survived by husband, Gregorio Avila; mother, Anita Contreras; son, Robert Garcia, Jr.; daughter, Audrey Garcia; brother, Armando Contreras, Jr.; sister, Loretta Lopez; grandchildren, Kayson Garza, Everleigh Garza, Erasmo Torres, Jett L....
Ariana Alexis Gonzales
Jun 8, 2024
Ariana Alexis Gonzales, 22, of Houston, passed away on June 8, 2024. Ariana was born on December 22, 2001, in Wharton, Texas to Johnny Edward Gonzales, Jr., and Cristina Chacon Gonzales. She graduated from El Campo High School, Class of 2020 where she was president of the choir and member of the cross country team. In her free time she...
Leslie "Marty" Branscum
May 5, 2024
Leslie Lamar Branscum, better known by most as Marty, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 5, 2024, with family at his side. He was born November 25, 1936, to the late Emery J. and Eunice Sims Branscum. He graduated from Louise High School, class of 1955. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army stationed in Germany, where...
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