Obituaries
Velma Hodges
Feb 22, 2023
Velma Ruth (Horton) Hodges passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, three days shy of her 96th birthday. She was born February 25, 1927 in El Campo, Tx to parents William Henry Horton and Lillie Miller Horton. She is survived by her sons Billy and wife Patti, David and wife Deanne, Barry and wife Sherry and Greg. Grandchildren include Matt...
Alejos Escamia
Jan 25, 2023
Alejos L. Escamia peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on January 25, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born February 9, 1937 in Wharton County to the late Juan and Maria Longoria Escamia. He was an oil field driller. He was the best prankster, he loved to cook and make sure there was plenty...
Janie Vasquez
Jan 1, 2023
Janie Vasquez, 60, of El Campo, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Houston. She was born on December 20, 1962 in O’Donnell, Lynn County, Texas to Enocensio Basquez and Juanita Martinez Basquez.
Janie worked as a CNA, and loved arts and crafts. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in...
Howard Rodman, Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
Howard “Howie” Leo Rodman, Jr. peacefully passed away January 1, 2023 while visiting his daughter in Grapevine, Tx. He was born March 1, 1926 in Cassian, Wisconsin to the late Howard L. and Grace Stafford Rodman.
Howard grew up on the family farm in Wausau, Wisconsin. The family moved to Orange Beach, Alabama, where as...
Joe "Chito" Martinez
Dec 19, 2022
Jose “Joe” Andrew Martinez better known as Chito peacefully passed away December 19, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family. Joe was born November 12, 1950 in El Campo to the late Pablo and Manuela Vasquez Martinez.
Joe’s passion was being a mechanic. The joy of his life was wood crafting at home with his loving wife....
Guadalupe Acuna
Dec 14, 2022
Guadalupe Rafael Acuna passed away December 14, 2022 in El Campo at the age of 95. He was born November 12, 1927 in Yorktown to the late Manuel and Juanita Delgado Acuna.
Visitation will be from 4 until 6 pm at Wheeler Funeral Home on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Friday at...
Neftali Ortiz
Dec 3, 2022
Neftali Lugo Ortiz passed away December 3, 2022 in Wharton. He was born April 7, 1939 in Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Lugo and Lucia Ortiz.
He is survived by his wife Ana Lugo of Wharton along with many friends and members of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Visitation will be at Wheeler Funeral...
James Lane
Nov 27, 2022
James Lane of Rosenberg, Tx, age 96 passed away Saturday, November 27, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Sugar Land.
He was born James Bryan Lane on December 11, 1925 in Lamesa, Tx to James and Annie Mae Lane. Three years later the family moved to Rosenberg where his father opened an auto repair shop and later...
Aryeh Perez
Nov 20, 2022
Aryeh Onyx Perez gained his angels wings November 20, 2022. He was born March 18, 2022 in Sugarland to Maria Mendoza and Albert Lupe Perez,IV.
Aryeh loved his bath time and his Cheeto puffs. Enjoyed playing with his toys, pulling mamas hair, and yelling “dada” when he wasn’t around. He was a smart, loving bundle of joy....
Ester Herrera
Nov 6, 2022
Ester Herrera was born June 21, 1956 in Mercedes, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on November 6, 2022.
A lifelong resident of El Campo, Herrera worked as a truck driver and enjoyed traveling across state and across country.
She enjoyed a party with good friends, and she loved spending time...
Norman Maldonado, Sr.
Nov 1, 2022
Norman “Ray” Maldonado, Sr. age 66, of El Campo TX, died November 1, 2022 in El Campo. He was born May 13, 1956 to the late Nicholas and Mary Maldonado. He was employed by AT&T for 44 years. Norman enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially loved his grandchildren. Riding his Harley was a joy...
Jimmy York
Oct 22, 2022
Jimmy E. York, age 92 of El Campo passed away October 22, 2022. Jimmy was born June 27, 1930 in Hope, Tx to the late George J. and Crescent Auers York.
Jimmy is survived by his son, Edward York and wife Theresa of El Campo; daughter, Betty Reck and husband David of Louise; 12 grandchildren, 16 great...
Manuela Bustamante
Oct 15, 2022
Manuela E. Bustamante passed away October 15, 2022 at the age of 87. She was born December 28, 1934 in Burr, Tx. to the late Phillip and Mary Garcia Estrada.
Manuela is survived by 3 children, Louis Bustamante, Jr., JoAnn Bustamante-Gaona and husband Tino, Bill Bustamante and wife Tammy S. ; 4 grandsons, 8 granddaughters,...
Guadalupe Ortiz
Oct 2, 2022
Guadalupe (Lupe) Ortiz of El Campo was born October 24, 1943 and at age 78 peacefully went home on October 2, 2022 in the early morning hours at his home.
He is preceded in death by his parents Tomas Ortiz and Basilia Garcia, and his brothers Tomas Ortiz and Tony Hernandez. Son, Walter Villarreal and Daughter, Inez...
Edward Falcon
Sep 17, 2022
Edward E. Falcon of El Campo was born October 3, 1935 and earned his wings September 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 yrs Anita L Falcon, daughters Cathy & Linda- his parents Rudolph & Pauline Falcon Sr. and his in laws John & Mary Longoria and great granddaughter, Amaris Mojica. His deceased siblings include...
Donato Gonzales
Sep 1, 2022
Donato M. Gonzales, age 72, of El Campo passed away September 1, 2022 in Wharton. He was born May 6, 1950 in Pleasanton, Tx to the late Rosalio and Maria Luz Molina Gonzales.
He is survived by his sons, Michael Gonzales (Elena), Jimmy Gonzales (Natalie), Javier Gonzales (Melinda); daughters, Lupita Gonzales, Jessica Gonzales; brothers, Juan Gonzales, Rosalio...
Michael Tucker
Aug 31, 2022
Michael Leroy Tucker, age 69, of El Campo and formerly of Louise, passed away peacefully August 31, 2022. He was born October 31, 1952 in El Campo to the late Porter Marion and Eva Reigh Roades Tucker.
Michael is survived by his sister, Marilyn Hendrix and husband Ray; sister-in-law, Arlene Tucker; nieces and nephews, Danny...
Refugio Ramirez
Aug 27, 2022
J. Refugio Ramirez passed away August 27, 2022 in Victoria at the age of 74. He was born in Mexico to the late Francisco Ramirez-Carlos and Maria Felipa Palacios-Cleto. Prior to moving to El Campo he lived in Walder.
He is survived by nephew Socorro A Ramirez and wife Maribel of El Campo
Visitation is...
Carrington Becker
Aug 24, 2022
Carrington Von Becker, our precious “Kiwi,” was born to us, Dalyn and Cheris Becker, at Katy Birth Center - Katy, TX, on September 2, 2020. Even as a small baby, he seemed to love to connect with people and he smiled at an early age. His striking blue eyes engaged easily with anyone who looked his way. His big...
Mary Delgado
Aug 9, 2022
Mary Elena Delgado peacefully passed away August 9, 2022 in El Campo at the age of 92, just a couple days from turning 93. She was born August 11, 1929 in Winchester, Texas to the late Joe and Clara Vargas Robles, Sr. She was a cook in the public schools for many years.
Mary is...
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