Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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