Obituaries
Bonnie Lou Jones
Apr 29, 2024
Bonnie Lou Jones, born in Halletsville on September 26, 1949 to the late William and Doris Hilderbrent Heidrich, passed away April 29, 2024 in El Campo at the age of 74. Bonnie was a cafeteria worker for El Campo ISD and also worked at McDonald's and Dairy Queen.She is survived by son, Steven Jones and wife Chrissy of Edna; daughter,...
Edwin Frank Polasek
Mar 22, 2024
Markham resident Mr. Edwin Frank Polasek passed away on March 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Joe Ann (Menefee) Polasek, son Robert Allen Polasek (wife, Elizabeth and son Christopher Polasek), his daughters Dr. Connie Polasek and Dawn Needels (husband Bill Needels and son William Ryan and daughter Emily). His was proceeded in death by his...
Laddis Antone Kocian, Jr.
Apr 28, 2024
Laddis (Laddie) Antone Kocian Jr. went peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 81. A father, grandfather, friend, and faithful Christian.
Laddis was born to Laddis and Hildegard Kocian in Wharton, TX on November 19, 1942. A graduate of Wharton High School in 1961. During his school years, he made friends with Walter...
Javier Aguilar Brito
Apr 5, 2024
Back in 2006, I was a new immigrant in this country, I didn’t know any English, and back then I thought I never would. I was homesick, so I decided to join a soccer team with some girls. So one day in the summer of 2007 I noticed this tall guy watching the game on the side of the soccer...
Johnathan Wesley Davis
Feb 7, 2024
Once upon a time a long time ago…34 years to be exact, a boy with a cap on backwards and googly eyes
Met a loud, short, eccentric Puerto Rican. The moment they locked eyes he broke just about
everything in her parents garage. It became such an intoxicating allure to be near him.
What can I say about Johnathan, he was the kindest...
John Joe Manciaz
May 20, 2024
John Joe “Joey” Manciaz, age 54, passed away May 20, 2024, in Houston. He was born October 25, 1969, in El Campo to the late Robert Joe and Celia Gutierrez Manciaz.
He is survived by daughters, Brittney Manciaz, Courtney Manciaz, Crystal Manciaz, Senora Villarreal, Celia Manciaz; son, John Joe Manciaz; brothers, Ronny Joe Manciaz, Sr., Albert Perez, Jr.; sisters, Delores Santizo,...
Ernest H Redwine
Mar 16, 2024
Ernest H. Redwine, age 78 of El Campo passed away March 16,2024 in Victoria, TX. He was born September 13,1945 in El Campo to the late Elmer and Ellenore Schicke Redwine.
After graduation Ernest served in the U.S. Navy. Before his retirement he was a CNA at Garden Villa Nursing Home.
Ernest is survived by niece, Cheryl Rehman of El Campo; nephews,...
W D Kilsby
Mar 6, 2024
WD Kilsby, 78, of Damon, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2024.WD was born December 15, 1945, to Gilbert and Lorine Kilsby in Rosenberg. He grew up in Damon on the Mound. He joined the Air Force, taught camera repair and spent several years on burial detail at Lowery Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. During his time at Lowery,...
Agustin Ramirez
Feb 12, 2024
Agustin Ramirez, 81, of El Campo, Passed away February 12, 2024. He was born May 28, 1942 in Mexico City. Agustin worked devotedly for 45 plus years for Zachary Construction Corporation as a Concrete Finisher/Welder.
He is survived by his beloved companion Helen Escobar of El Campo; sister-in-law Lydia Garza of El Campo; his only daughter, Maria Antonieta Ramirez Moreno (Federico...
Wallie LaNell O'Connor
Feb 11, 2024
Wallie LaNell O'Connor, formerly of Houston, passed away on February 11, 2024 in El Campo, Tx. Mrs. O'Connor was born December 26, 1935. She is survived by her husband Frank O'Connor of El Campo; son, Frank Jr. of Houston; daughter, Linda and husband Charles Adams of Pasadena, Tx.; son, John and wife Ginger of Pasadena, Tx.; daughter, Julia and husband...
Sylvia Garcia
Feb 9, 2024
Sylvia Garcia, a devout catholic in faith, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who never sat back always was in middle of the action with all her beloved angels.
Sylvia was a nightingale nurse who worked devotedly 25 years plus at Wagner General Hospital in Palacios, volunteered for many organizations locally, Vice President for the Boys and Girls Club, Member...
Kimberly Ann Salas
Feb 6, 2024
Kimberly Ann Salas, 43, of El Campo passed away on February 6th, She was born to Richard and Aurora Holloway in Pasadena, Tx. She is survived by her son Richard Salas 22 of El Campo, Mother, Aurora Holloway Aguilar and Husband, Joe Aguilar of El Campo, Sister, Michele Hernandez and husband Dan Hernandez of Richmond, niece Lauren Enfield and nephew...
Estella Morales Alamia
Jan 24, 2024
Estella Morales Alamia, lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer on January 24, 2024. She was 75 years old. She was born September 5, 1948 in Palacios, TX to Octavio Alamia and Lorenza Morales Alvarez Alamia.
Estella worked in the automotive field for over 30 years in Palacios and Bay City. During those years she was elected to the Palacios City...
Amparo Rodriguez Palacios Flores
Jan 15, 2024
Amparo Rodriguez Palacios Flores, age 88, passed away January 15, 2024, in Victoria. She was born May 10, 1935, in Cuero, Texas to the late Carlos and Maria Rodriguez Palacios. Amparo was passionate about her flowers, loved music, dancing, playing cards and spending time with her family.
She is survived by daughters, Rose Marie Palacios; Grace Palacios; sons, Robert Palacios Sr., Paul Palacios; sister...
Joel "Jody" Gordon DeFriend
Jan 14, 2024
Joel Gordon DeFriend also loving known by family and friends as "Jody" passed away January 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1960 in Brenham, Texas to the late Ernest Mark DeFriend and Charlotte Ann Allenson DeFriend. Jody loved farming, but his real love was being a bartender for Greek Brothers for over 30 years where...
Juan Soto Garcia
Dec 27, 2023
Juan Soto Garcia, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his residence, in Katy, Texas, surrounded by his family. Juan was born in Huetamo, Michoacan, Mexico on April 28, 1932 to Pascual Soto and Rosa Garcia. He work as a farmer in Mexico, and welder for a manufacturing company in Texas. His passion was watching Mexico playing...
Henry Delgado, Sr.
Dec 17, 2023
Henry Delgado, Sr., 91, of El Campo, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in El Campo. He was born on February 29, 1932 in Goliad, Texas to Victor Delgado, Sr., and Cresencia Rojas Delgado.
Henry work for Albert Kresta Farms. He was known for being a character who always had a joke to tell. He enjoyed fishing,...
Tanya Lynette Milligan
Dec 1, 2023
Tanya Lynette Milligan (Coker) passed away on December 1, 2023, at the young age of 46 while on vacation in Cozumel, Mexico. She was born on April 7, 1977, in El Campo, Texas. Tanya was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her kind nurturing nature brought joy to everyone around her, and she was known to...
Robert Escamilla
Nov 27, 2023
Robert Lee Escamilla or Vaca as he was known by many passed away on November 27 in El Campo at the age of 71. He was born on August 17, 1952 to the late Gilberto Escamilla and Connie Vargas.
He is survived by his 3 children. Robert Daniel Escamilla and his wife Sylvia, Nancy Escamilla, Patricia Escamilla, Brothers...
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