Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bernard, TX and Wharton County

Samuel John Orlando

Samuel John Orlando

Jul 6, 2026

Samuel John Orlando, 72, went to be with Jesus on Monday, July 6, 2026. Our hearts are broken over this tremendous and unexpected loss.

Samuel was born on October 9, 1953, in Houston to John and Lena Orlando. Samuel was the middle of five children in a family who thrived on hard work, laughter, and lots of pasta. He would enthrall...

Linda Y. Brdecka

Linda Y. Brdecka

Jul 4, 2026

Linda Yarborough Brdecka, 75, beloved mother, wife, Grandma, GG, and a great friend, went to heaven on July 4, 2026, right when the fireworks could be heard in the house. She was born on October 13, 1950, to Leon Yarborough and Ida May Schwarze Williams in Pasadena Texas.

If you knew Linda, she loved to be on the dance floor, two...

Scott Craig

Scott Craig

Jun 25, 2026

Scott Craig, born on July 8th, 1961, passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 64.

Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Haverda Craig and father, John Finlayson Craig. He is survived by his sister, Lisa Craig, his uncle, David Craig, and stepmother, Lynda Nasca Craig and his cousin, Matthew Mawhinney. Scott loved music at the...

Gregory Neil Fuller

Gregory Neil Fuller

Jun 22, 2026

Gregory (Greg) Neil Fuller was born October 29, 1951, to Gayle D. Fuller and Shelia (Leamy) Fuller in Falfurrias, Texas. He passed away June 22, 2026, in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife Cindy by his side. He was 74. Greg was a 1969 graduate of Wharton High School. He attended Wharton County Junior College for 3 years and was...

Mary Jo Hennecke

Mary Jo Hennecke

May 26, 2026

Mary Jo (David) Hennecke, a woman of profound faith, trailblazing leadership, and fierce devotion to her family, passed away, leaving a legacy of service to the East Bernard community she loved so dearly.

Born on October 19, 1944, at Schuman Hospital in East Bernard to Alphonse D. and Mary (Valigura) David, Mary was a lifelong resident and a proud 1962 graduate...

Stephen Edward Mercier

Stephen Edward Mercier

May 22, 2026

Stephen Edward Mercier passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 66. He was born on June 10, 1959, in Jacksonville, Florida, and spent his childhood growing up throughout Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Stephen proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in the Philippines, where he met the love of his life through mutual friends....

Laurie Murray

Laurie Murray

May 22, 2026

Lauranne (Laurie) Murray

Laurie Murray of Rosenberg, Texas, cashed in her Golden Ticket on May 22, 2026, when she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven.

Laurie was born February 15, 1948, to Betty and Bob Turek in Bryan, Texas. Shortly after graduating from high school, she married R. O. Murray on June 4, 1967. She worked...

Dana Mikes

Dana Mikes

May 13, 2026

Dana Rochelle Mikes was born in Houston Texas on February 11, 1970, and passed away surrounded by her loved ones on May 13, 2026.Dana held many roles throughout her life. Wife of 31 years, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and niece, but her favorite role of all was being “Chickie” to her grandson, Tucker.Dana graduated from Brazos High School. She then...

Michael Joseph Stout

Michael Joseph Stout

May 4, 2026

Michael Jospeh Stout, 41, born on December 1, 1984, in Houston, Texas passed away peacefully with both his parents by his side on May 4, 2026.

Mikey grew up in Sussex, New Jersey, and in his early 20’s moved back to Houston, Texas with the rest of his family. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking, and riding his bike. He...

George Raymond Cherry

George Raymond Cherry

Apr 13, 2026

George Raymond Cherry also known as Ray or PaPa Ray, 78, of East Bernard, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026.

Ray was born July 25,1947 in Robstown Texas and graduated from Bishop High school in 1965.

He was raised with strong values of hard work, service, and family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, an experience...

Richard Michael Roos

Richard Michael Roos

Apr 7, 2026

Richard Michael Roos, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Rosenberg, Texas.Richard was born November 29, 1942 in Mount Vernon, Indiana, to Lawrence and Daisy Mae Roos, and lived a full and meaningful life marked by love for his family, deep faith, and a joyful spirit that touched all who knew him.He proudly served his country in...

Jimmie James Janik

Jimmie James Janik

Mar 26, 2026

Obituary pending.

Randy Allan Ognoskie

Randy Allan Ognoskie

Mar 14, 2026

Randy Allan Ognoskie, 70, passed away on the morning of March 14, 2026, in the comfort of his family home in East Bernard, TX. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many at work and in his community.

Born on September 15, 1955, in Wharton Texas, Randy was the youngest of 2 siblings. He grew up in Needville,...

Mary Kathleen Smolik

Mary Kathleen Smolik

Mar 7, 2026

Mary Kathleen Smolik, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 7, 2026. Kathy was born in Yoakum, Texas to John and Mary Hermes on November 12, 1940.

Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother (Meme) and great grandmother. She loved cooking, baking, and hosting parties. She was a charter member of the Holy Family Catholic Church...

Jared Joseph Hubenak

Jared Joseph Hubenak

Feb 24, 2026

Jared Joseph Hubenak, age 31, of Wharton, Texas passed away on February 24, 2026, in Houston after a lifelong and difficult battle with mental illness. He was born on December 7, 1994 to Douglas and Samantha Hubenak.

Jared enjoyed the outdoors, including horse riding, hunting, and fishing. Jared was fun-loving and treasured his time with his nieces and nephews. He had...

Donald Steven Clifton

Donald Steven Clifton

Feb 6, 2026

Donald Steven Clifton (Steven), 68, of Wharton, Texas, entered Heaven on February 6, 2026.

Steven was born in Houston, Texas to Donald & Dorothy Clifton on November 29, 1957. He attended Waltrip High School and later graduated from The University of Houston with a Bachelor's in Accounting. Steven and Dawn met on a blind date and went to a Randy Travis...

Benjamin "Bennie" Michulka

Benjamin "Bennie" Michulka

Jan 26, 2026

Benjamin “Bennie” Charles Michulka, 81, was born in East Bernard, Texas, to Karel Cyril (KC) and Elizabeth (David) Miculka, and passed away on January 26, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

Bennie was a lifelong resident of East Bernard, Texas, where he was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the KJT, of which he belonged for more...

Johnny Mack Byrd

Johnny Mack Byrd

Jan 13, 2026

Johnny Mack Byrd passed away on January 13th, 2026, in Eagle Lake, Texas (one week shy of his 85 birthday) with his family by his side. He was born on January 20th, 1941, in Bay City, Texas, the son of Carlos Daniel (Dan) Byrd and Elba (Lloyd) Byrd.

Mack was a loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He went into the...

Vicky Aguilar

Vicky Aguilar

Dec 13, 2025

Vicky Aguilar of El Campo passed surrounded by her loved ones December 13th 2025. She was born on April 17th 1981 in Wharton Tx. to Julia Gonzalez, and the late Samuel Gonzalez, the late Biological father Walter Villarreal Sr.

She is survived by her Daughters, Samantha Misner (Aaron), Kourtney Montes (Alex), Desiree Llanos (Anthony), and Haley Washington (Lee Andrew).

Her grandchildren, Raiden...

William S. House

William S. House

Dec 10, 2025

William Scott House of Wharton, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 10, 2025, with his wife, Norma Jean, by his side. Scottie was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on July 11, 1929, making him 96 and a half years old at the time of his passing. He was the son of William Edward House and Elsie...