Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bernard, TX and Wharton County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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