Obituaries

May 28, 2018

James Jackson "Jackie" Robertson, 81, also lovingly known as "Coach," of Pierce, passed away May 28, 2018 in Houston. He was born Sept. 21, 1936 in Orangefield, Texas to Melvin and Verna McClelland Robertson. Jackie was a coach for the El Campo Independent School District for more than 30 years years. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Bauer...

May 22, 2018

Angela Arroy, 37, of El Campo passed away May 22, 2018 in El Campo. She was born to Felix Flores Sr. and Mary Mendez of El Campo on Oct. 5, 1980.

Angela was a housewife and married to Jose Arroy. Because the couple had no children of their own, Angela loved her nieces and nephews...

May 14, 2018

Mary E. Ramirez, 83, of El Campo passed away May 14, 2018. She was born Sept. 29, 1934 in Rosenberg to Rosalio and Angelita Rivas Escobar.

She is survived by her son, Abraham Rios Sr.(LaLa); daughter, Mary R. Ramirez (Gilbert); brothers, Charlie Escobar, Jesse Escobar, Tim Escobar and Raymond Escobar; sister, Angelita E. Godino; grandchildren,...

May 1, 2018

Evelyn C."Lucky" Quirey, 94, of Port Alto and formerly of Louise passed away May 1, 2018. She was born Dec. 14, 1923 in Port Arthur to William C. and Euphrasie Nezat Carlile.

She is survived by her son, Stockton M. "Mickey" Quirey Jr. and wife Nona of Port Lavaca; daughters, Anita L."Bubbles" Maly...

May 1, 2018

James Ernest Nordin, 68, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 1, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was retired from Victoria County as head of maintenance at Saxet Lake. His hobbies included ham radio, fishing and riding his Harley.

He was born July 7, 1949 in El...

Apr 24, 2018

Ann Holcomb, age 75, of El Campo passed away April 24, 2018 in El Campo. She was born May 12, 1942 in El Campo to the late Wendall M. and Ruth Isabel Shult Holcomb.

She is survived by her brother Lyndon P. Holcomb and Nan Dietert of Uvalde, Tx.

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Apr 24, 2018

Khyree Abel Johnson, infant son of Robert Abel Johnson and Megan Nicole Bustamante passed away April 24, 2018. He was born April 11, 2018 in Sugarland.

He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Tammy Simpson, Bill Bustamante, Susie Abelar, Michael Johnson, Marvin Aplicano; great grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Simpson, Manuela Bustamante, Mary Abelar...

Apr 15, 2018

Mary Greer age 92 of Houston passed away April 15, 2018 in Houston. She was born February 3, 1926 in Wharton County to the late Frank and Antonie Liska Baumruk. She was a school teacher.

She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Marilyn Greer and husband Alan Nash; grandson, Cole Broskay and 2...

Apr 7, 2018

Carol Jan Pogue Dincans, 62, of Kyle, Texas and formerly of Louise, passed away April 7, 2018 in Torrence, Calif. She was born June 20, 1955 in Amarillo to George and Helen Pogue.

She is survived by her mother, Helen Pogue of Tennessee; son, Alan Dincans of Inez; daughter, Ashley Toifl...

Mar 25, 2018

Antonio Manciaz, III, age 69, of El Campo passed away March 25, 2018 in El Campo. He was born June 28, 1948 in El Campo to the late Jesusa Valle and Antonio Manciaz, Jr. He is survived by his son, Anthony Manciaz; sisters, Mary Esperanza Abelar, Maria Gussman; brothers, Albert Manciaz, Jesse Manciaz, James Rivera as well...

Mar 19, 2018

Mayson Charles Harris, 8 month old son of Cody Harris and Bertha Smith went to be with the angels on March 19, 2018. He was born July 18, 2017 in Houston.

He is survived by his parents, Cody Harris and Bertha Smith; brother, Cody Harris; sister, Mariah Harris; grandparents, Charles and Linda Harris,...

Feb 27, 2018

Michael Elliot (Bergie) Bergstrom passed away February 27, 2018 in El Campo at the age of 64. He was born December 29, 1953 in El Campo to Raymond Charles and Ouida Kathleen Hudson Bergstrom. He was a member of Century Club Texas A&M University, Texas State Domino Tournament Hall of Fame 2018, Former TASO High School Umpire...

Feb 26, 2018

Gloria Mendez Munoz passed away February 26, 2018 at the age of 48. She was born January 10, 1970 in Karnes City to the late Juan and Margarita Castillo Mendez.

She is survived by her husband, Juan Manzano, Sr.; daughters, Cassandra Munoz, Gloria Munoz; sons, Juan A. Munoz, Jr., Zachery Munoz, Sr. and 22 grandchildren....

Feb 20, 2018

Daniel Lopez of Nada passed away February 20, 2018 in Ganado at the age of 42. He was born October 7, 1975 in El Campo to Delfina Hernandez Lopez and Ruben Lopez, Jr.

He is survived by his parents Delfina and Ruben Lopez, Jr.; daughters, Christina Lopez of Eagle Lake, Danielle Lopez of...

Feb 16, 2018

Lisa Alcantara passed away February 16, 2018 in Richmond at the age of 49. She was born June 7, 1968 in El Campo to Juan and Delia Ochoa Araguz. She is survived by her parents; husband, Javier Alcantara of Louise; son, Joey Gutierrez of Louise; brothers, Juan Araguz, Jr., Adam Araguz; sisters, Rachael Falcon and Evie Araguz. Visitation will...

Feb 12, 2018

Debbie Kay Gibson, 61, of El Campo passed away February 12, 2018 in El Campo. She was born June 11, 1956 to the late James and Faye Plant Gibson.

She is survived by her husband Gonzalo Medrano, Jr. of El Campo; brothers, James Gibson of Rockport, William Gibson of Simonton; sister, Virginia Cantu of El Campo as...

Feb 10, 2018

Roy Dexter Weston, 81, of El Campo passed away Feb. 10, 2018 in Sugar Land. He was born May 14, 1936 in Ricardo to Riley William Weston and Gladys Smith Weston. He was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He worked as a mechanic for over 30 years before retiring from Hlavinka Equipment Company. He is...

Feb 5, 2018

Grady Lee Penley, Jr. age 66 of El Campo passed at February 5, 2018. He was born October 31, 1951in Cuero to the late Grady Lee Penley, Sr. and Hattie Mae Palmer Penley.

He is survived by brothers, Jack Penley, Harold Penley; sisters, Genette Carpenter, Joyce Kahanek, Dianne Shaw; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was...

Jan 30, 2018

Manuelita Leal, age 71, of El Campo passed away January 30, 2018. She was born October 27, 1946 in El Campo to the late Basilio and Manuela Rios Flores.

She is survived by husband, Juan H. Leal; sons, Juan B. Leal, Sr., Rudy Leal, Sr., Larry M. Leal, Sr.; daughters, Diana Leal, Debra A. Leal,...

Jan 28, 2018

Brenda Vernelle Hill, 73, of Houston, passed away Jan. 28, 2018. She was born June 11, 1944 in Victoria to Henry and Edna Mae McKey Hill.

She is survived by daughters, Jay Reissig and Rena Buchanan; sons, Mike Cook and Mitchell Cook; sisters, Margaret Morton, Leeverne Scott, Delores Watson, Wanda Hughes and Henrietta Homan; brother,...