HOUSTON – The KPRC 2 family wants to honor longtime member Wendel Johnson who passed away at the age of 62, a few short months after his retirement.
Wendel worked at KPRC 2 for nearly 35 years. He had a passion for photojournalism and spent his entire career as a photographer.
Many of us who've had the privilege of working with Wendel will remember his humor, his wisdom and his professionalism.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner shared a touching message about Wendel on Twitter, calling him a kind, funny and hardworking man.
For 34 years, Wendel Johnson captured what was happening in #Houston through his work with @KPRC2. Unfortunately, he passed away. He is remembered for being kind, funny, and a hard worker.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, former colleagues, and friends this evening. pic.twitter.com/4mcLX65YFd
Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. She is a published poet and has background in creative writing and journalism. Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds.