Obituaries
Juan Araguz
Jan 5, 2021
Juan Araguz passed away January 5, 2021 in El Campo at the age of 71. He was born January 12, 1949 in Lozano, Tx to the late Guadalupe Deleon and Miguel Araguz. He formerly worked for the city of El Campo.
He is survived by his wife Delia Ochoa Araguz; daughters, Rachel Falcon and Edward, Evie Araguz...
Terry Ramsey
Jan 1, 2021
Terry Lee Ramsey was born March 15, 1950 in Alma, Michigan. He passed away December 20, 2021 in El Campo at the age of 71.
Terry attended Alma High School and worked several years at Lobdell Emery in Alma, MI before moving to El Campo, Tx in 1982. He worked in the oil and gas business for...
Santiago P. Hinojosa
Dec 20, 2020
Santiago P. "Jimmy " Hinojosa passed away December 20, 2020. He was born June 20, 1938 in Alice Texas to Pablo and Antonia Hinojosa.
He is survived by his wife Albina Falcon Hinojosa and his children Victoria Lopez and husband David, Jolynn Ochoa and husband Rene, Abby Vela and husband Gilbert, and James Hinojosa and wife Terry. He...
Jose Aguiar, Jr.
Dec 17, 2020
Jose Aguiar, Jr. received his angels wings on December 17, 2020 at the age of 54. He was born September 30, 1966 in Mexico to Agripina Martinez and Jose Aguiar, Sr. He was a computer engineer. He loved working on computers and anything to do with technology. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. His happy place was sitting...
Naomi Perry
Dec 13, 2020
Naomi I. Perry passed away December 13, 2020 peacefully at her home in Spring at the age of 91. She was born December 31, 1928 in Barstow, Texas to the late Rosa Lee Jeter and John Mitchell Lawson, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Peacock and husband Randy of Spring; grandchildren, Kelly Smith, Jennifer Young and husband...
Luis Rodriguez
Dec 5, 2020
Luis G. Rodriguez passed away at the age of 82 in El Campo. He was born June 21, 1938 in Harlingen to the late Anselmo and Consepsion Garcia Rodriguez.
He is survived by his wife, Noemi A. Flores Rodriguez of El Campo; sons, Joe Luis Rodriguez and wife Sara of Raymondville, Jaime Rodriguez and wife Cynthia of...
Barbara Freese
Dec 2, 2020
Barbara "Jeanne" Kurtz Freese Oct. 14, 1928 – Dec. 2, 2020
Born to Leslie and Elizabeth Kurtz in Beeville, TX, preceded in death by her husband Olen Freese and 8 siblings, William Kurtz, Billie Kurtz, Jo Evelyn Jasik, Alene Jeffrey, Virginia Mitchum, Betty Patch, Rosemary Patterson, and Leslie Kurtz Jr. “Sonny.”
Jeanne grew up on...
Davis "Dave" Drewett
Nov 28, 2020
Davis (Dave) Stevens Drewett, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2020. He was born on May 5, 1950, in Dallas, TX. He was raised in Jena, Louisiana, and graduated from Jena High School. He then attended Northeast Louisiana University and graduated with a degree in Economics and Finance. While in college, Dave married...
Rueben Castro
Nov 13, 2020
Rueben Joe Castro, age 65, of El Campo passed away November 13, 2020 in El Campo. He was born April 6, 1955 in Shiner, Texas to the late Savior and Olga Laas Castro.
He is survived by his daughters; Ashley Barnes (Andrew) of El Campo, Brittany Marie Salvato (Charles) of Lindale, Tx., Lynsay Nicole Porter (Richard) of...
Chona "Connie" Longoria
Nov 6, 2020
Chona “Connie” Samora Longoria, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020 at the age of 71.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Andrew Longoria, Jr.; children, Laura Garcia and husband Luis, Lisa Bourgoyne and husband Ren, and Anisa Vasquez and husband Joe; grandchildren,...
David Cormier
Nov 6, 2020
David Cormier passed away November 6, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born March 20, 1938 in El Campo to the late Maybelle Ritchie and Albert Cormier.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Cormier of El Campo; son, Jimmy Cole Cormier (Doris) of El Campo; grandchildren, William Cormier, Jeremy Blake (Stephanie), Jodi...
Donann Birchfield
Oct 16, 2020
DonAnn Birchfield, age 48, of Bay City was called home after a tragic automobile accident. She was born December 21, 1971 in Charlotte, N.C. to Donald D. and Sandra J. Ellis Birchfield. She enjoyed fishing, music and dancing. She loved her family and friends.
She is survived by her companion of 18 years, Kurt Smith, who she...
Jeanne Escobar
Oct 16, 2020
Jeanne Merlos Escobar passed away October 16, 2020 at the age of 63. She was born August 29, 1957 in El campo to the late Librada and Frank Merlos, Jr.
She is survived by daughters, Loretta Garcia of El Campo, Caitlin Escobar of Baytown; grandchildren, Deana Davila, Alyssa Davila , John Garcia; brother, Simon Alcalar...
Rosalie Crume
Oct 7, 2020
Rosalie Carr Crume received her angel wings on October 7, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born June 4, 1938 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Harvey and Henrietta Hendershot Carr. For the last few years before her passing she lived in Blessing near her daughter. Prior to that she lived in El Campo and worked...
Elvira Perez
Sep 14, 2020
Elvira Fuentes Perez passed away on September 14, 2020 at the age of 99 years 10 months and 11 days. She was born November 3, 1920 in Pierce to the late Andres and Margarita Gutierrez Fuentes. She is a member of St. Robert's Catholic Church and was a reitred dietician for Nightingale Hospital.
She is...
Frank Cantu
Sep 1, 2020
Frank Cantu received his angel wings on September 1, 2020 at the age of 90. He was born in Giddings, Texas on October 4, 1929 to the late Manuel and Carmen Leon Cantu. He was a member of St. Robert's Catholic Church.
Frank is survived by his son; Roy Cantu and wife Virginia of El...
James Christenberry
Aug 30, 2020
James “Parke” Christenberry went to be with the Lord on August 30th, 2020. He was born September 25th, 1936, in El Campo, Tx to James and Fern Christenberry.
Parke retired from the United States Army as a Lt. Colonel, after serving 22 years and two tours in Vietnam. While in the military he received several...
Steve Lopez
Aug 28, 2020
Steve Lopez received his angel wings on August 28, 2020 at the age of 48. He was born on January 2, 1972 in El Campo to Lupe and Minnie Garza Lopez. Steve was a loving husband, caring father and wonderful Popo. He was one of a kind with few words. He enjoyed his family and friends, especially his grandchildren....
Guadalupe Garcia
Aug 26, 2020
Guadalupe “Lupe” Garcia, Jr., age 79, passed away August 26, 2020 in El Campo. He was born June 27, 1941 In La Casita, Tx to the late Guadalupe and Petra Tanguma Garcia.
He is survived by daughters; Anna Garcia (Clarence Manciaz, Sr.), Connie Rodriquez, Melinda Garcia Sulak (James) all of El Campo; brother, Juan Garcia; sisters, Zoila...
Betty Townsend
Aug 23, 2020
Betty Lou Townsend of Louise, Texas passed away on August 23, 2020 at her sister’s home in Bellville.
She was born April 11, 1940 in El Campo to the late Emil and Ruby Townsend. Betty was a loving sister and aunt. She worked at Second Time Around for 15 years. She made beautiful embroidery and needle point...
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