Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bernard, TX and Wharton County

Juan Luna

Juan Luna

Oct 16, 2026

Juan “Johnny” Luna, 66, born in East Bernard, Texas to Anselmo and Jesusa Luna. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 16, 2026. 

Johnny graduated from East Bernard High School and loved Baseball and Football. His favorite teams were Astros and Dallas Cowboys. He also loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to sing and...

Kimberly Peikert

Kimberly Peikert

Oct 6, 2026

Kimberly Kay Peikert, 59, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1967, in Shiner, Texas, to Wilbert “Whimpy” Bender and Dorothy Janda Bender.

Kimberly was a proud Shiner native who attended Saint Paul Catholic School. She later attended Victoria Community College before moving to Wharton, where she continued her education and earned an Associate’s Degree...

Linda Randow Kruk

Linda Randow Kruk

Sep 23, 2026

Linda "Kay" Randow Kruk, 78, born on May 3, 1948 to Wilbert H and Johnnie Rose (Holubec) Randow in Hallettsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. She was a devoted member of St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Needville and Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was also a member of Teresians Intl, Wellspring Community. 

Kay loved her...

Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins

Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins

Aug 15, 2026

It is almost impossible to find words big enough for a loss like this.

Jeremy Shane Jenkins and his loving wife Brandy Renee Travelstead Jenkins passed away together on Saturday, August 15, 2026, leaving behind a family, community, and countless people whose lives are better just because they were a part of them.

Jeremy was born December 11, 1974, in Palestine, Texas,...

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...