Obituaries

Carol Brown

Aug 16, 2020

Carol Ann Socha Brown received her guardian angel wings on August 16, 2020 at the age of 73. Carol was born July 8, 1947 in El Campo to the late Emil J Socha & Leona Bubela Socha. She was a lifelong resident of El Campo who was a devout Catholic & enjoyed visits from her children & grandchildren, baking,...

Delores Torres

Aug 11, 2020

Delores Torres age 49 of El Campo passed away August 11, 2020. She was born September 24, 1970 in El Campo to the late Esteban and Dominga Garza Ortiz. Delores was a mom, wife, Momo, sister, aunt and most of all a friend. She was her family's rock and  was a wise, intelligent, emotionally strong and always helpful to...

Herbert Perks

Aug 11, 2020

Herbert Frank Perks, 75, lovingly known as Butch, of El Campo, Tx. rolled into heaven in a hot rod on August 11, 2020, surrounded by family. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 am August 13, 2020 at Wheeler Funeral Home with Pastor Rick DuBroc officiating.

Herbert Frank Perks was born August 13, 1944, to Elsie...

Peadoso Alameda

Aug 11, 2020

Peadoso Peter Alameda Jr (known to his family and friends as Peter or Pa) passed away at the age of 47 due to a car accident involving one other vehicle.  Peter was on his way to purchase barbecue plates from a charity at the time of his accident.  He was born to Peadoso Peter Alameda and Sylvia Alameda (nee...

Charlotte Belicek

Aug 10, 2020

Charlotte Moore Belicek of El Campo passed away on August 10, 2020 at the age of 68. She was born July 26, 1952 to Mildred and WD Moore in El Campo. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 46 years, Adolph Belicek, brother Harold Moore and wife Caroline of El Campo, nephew Kenny Moore and wife Christina of Corpus...

Connie Vargas

Jul 28, 2020

Connie Vargas passed away on July 28, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born October 28, 1934 in Inez, Tx to the late Manuel and Antonio Perez Basquez.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a very loving person. Connie was a member of St. Phillip's Catholic Church. She was a home health...

Santos Torres

Jul 27, 2020

Santos Guadalupe Torres earned his angels wings on July 27, 2020 at the age of 22. He was born on May 5, 1998 in El Campo  to Delores Ortiz and Roberto Torres,Sr. He was employed by Autozone .He was passionate about fixing up his truck with his solo custom brothers. During his short life, he would bring happiness and laughter with his...

Victoriana Lopez

Jul 26, 2020

Victoriana R. Lopez age 79 of El Campo passed away July 26, 2020 in Victoria. She was born August 8, 1940 in Rio Grand Valley to the late Antonio and Romana Benevidez Garza.

She is survived by sons; Juan Lopez, Jr., Crispin Salinas, Jr.; daughters, Elizabeth Salinas, Sara Ann Garza, Mary Ann Acuna, Rita L....

Gregorio Vargas, Jr.

Jul 23, 2020

Gregorio (Greg) Marin Vargas died July 23, 2020.  Mr. Vargas was born September 27, 1955 in El Campo Texas. He was 64 years old.

Greg was a joker; he loved to laugh and make others laugh. He loved his family, and the holiday gatherings surrounded by his children and grandchildren were one of his most treasured...

Jose Cruz

Jul 23, 2020

Jose Cruz passed away July 23, 2020 in Houston. he was born March 3, 1967 to the late Ramon and Adalila Ramos Cruz.

Visitation begins at 12 noon on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Wheeler Funeral Home. Funeral service begins at 2:00 pm with Pastor John Cox officiating. Burial will follow at LaColonia Cemetery.

He...

Juanita Larson

Jul 19, 2020

Juanita Larson, age 93, of Ganado passed away July 19, 2020 in El Campo. She was born January 7, 1927 in El Campo to the late Sam and Bell Laughlin Lyons.

She is survived by her son, Lawrence Larson and wife Patricia of Mathis; daughter, Linda Kuhlman of Ganado; grandchildren, Curtis Kuhlman and wife Lisa, Kyle Kuhlman and...

Cecil Merlos

Jul 14, 2020

Cecil Rios Merlos was born November 1,1940 in Louise Texas, to the late Francisco and Juanita Rios Merlos. He passed away July 14th 2020 in El Campo.

He is survived by his wife; Rachel Merlos, Brother; Jesse Merlos, Daughters; Irene Villarreal and her husband Pete;  Grandkids, Sierra, Alex, Andrew; step-children, Sammy Ferrel, Merlinda Ferrel, Rashelle Ferrel and Frances...

Edelia Guajardo

Jun 19, 2020

Edelia Alaniz Guajardo went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born October 21, 1942 in Robstown to the late Ramon and Rosalina Alaniz. She was a homemaker and a hairdresser and had a true love for plants and flowers.

She is survived by her sons, Ronald Guajardo and...

Melvin Guardado, Jr.

Jun 10, 2020

Melvin Guardado, Jr. age 26 of El Campo passed away June 10, 2020 in Houston. He was born August 15, 1993 in Wharton to Yvette Gonzalez and Melvin Guardado, Sr. He is survived by his parents Yvette and Melvin Guardado, Sr.; brother, Jorge Gutierrez; sisters, Mayvin, April, Sofia, Melviny, Kassie; grandparents, Juan and Carmen Gonzalez and Cleo Hernandez; nephews,...

Elizabeth Diaz

May 23, 2020

Elizabeth (Liz) M. Diaz of Houston, TX passed away on 5/23/2020. Liz was born in El Campo on 4/17/1952. She is preceded in death by her parents Gavina M. Diaz and Jose B. Diaz. Also her sisters Felicita Rodriguez and Martha Castro. She is survived by her daughter Sara Diaz, son Silvano Manzanarez, granddaughters Desirae Salinas, Elyssa...

Ricky Hernandez

May 22, 2020

Ricky Allen Hernandez went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2020 at the age of 26.

He was born August 9, 1993 in Wharton to Sonia Lopez and Henry Hernandez, Jr.

Ricky is survived by his parents, Sonia Lopez of El Campo and Henry Hernandez, Jr. of Lockhart;  son,...

Marie Baisa

May 13, 2020

Marie Olivia Ochoa Baisa passed away May 13, 2020 at the age of 70. She was born May 28, 1949 in Ganado to the late Secundino and Olivia Ochoa.

She is survived by daughter, Mona Garza of Sinton; brothers, Secundino Ochoa, Jr., Daniel, Hugh, Doroteo, Nicolas and J.J. Ochoa; sisters, Delia Araguz, Veronica Guzman, Martha...

Felipa Rubio

May 6, 2020

Felipa Vasquez Rubio passed away May 6, 2020 in Houston at the age of 87. She was born September 12, 1932 in Victoria, Tx to the late Theresa De Los Santos and Juan Vasquez. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Robert's Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Juan Rubio of El Campo; daughters,...

Santiago Saucedo, Jr.

May 3, 2020

Santiago "Jimbo" Saucedo, Jr. passed away May 3, 2020 at his residence in El Campo at the age of 77. He was born September 12, 1942 in Wharton, Tx to the late Catalina and Santiago Saucedo, Sr. He was an active member of St. Robert's Catholic Church and a member of Santo Nombre at St. Robert's. He is...

Nelma Rummell

May 2, 2020

Nelma Ellan Rummell passed away May 2, 2020 in El Campo at the age of 88. She was born January 6, 1932 in the Hahn Community to the late Everette Wayne and Veana Frances Lamkin Hunt.

She is survived by her friends and caretakers Larry and Diane Smidovec of Garwood. She was preceded...