Recent Obituaries
Richard Dwight Story
Jan 15, 2025
Richard (Dick) Dwight Story, born on August 25, 1935, in Hammond, Indiana and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. He leaves behind a rich legacy as a talented artist in carpentry and engraving, with a distinctive craftsmanship that will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of experiencing his work.
Dick’s...
Lucille Wise
Jan 14, 2025
Lucille Pickett Wise went to join the Lord on January 14th, 2025.
Lucille was born on September 29, 1946, in Crystal City, Texas to parents Joseph Pickett and Dorothy Pickett.
Lucille was always a very sociable and outgoing personality. Lucille was married to her husband Marion Wise, and they had just celebrated 57 years together on January 6th, 2025. She loved to...
Olvido Maria Medina
Jan 12, 2025
Olvido Maria Medina, born on January 17, 1943, in Uvalde, Texas, left this world on January 12, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Her life was a testament to love, family, and unwavering spiritual dedication. Known to all as a caring and loving individual, Mary exemplified the qualities of a devoted mother and a nurturing wife. She often put others before...
Margarita Balderas
Jan 10, 2025
Margarita Balderas, 97, of Batesville, Texas passed away on January 10, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 3 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Patick’s Catholic Church in Batesville. Interment will...
Francisca Lopez
Jan 8, 2025
Francisca Lopez, 95, of La Pryor, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.
She was a beacon of love, faith, and service throughout her life.
Born on March 9, 1929, in D’Hanis, Texas, she was the daughter of Leocadia (Bermea) and Andres Avelino Del Toro.
Francisca was known for her unwavering devotion to God and her...
Roy F. Redden
Jan 7, 2025
Roy Floyd Redden of Utopia passed away on January 7th peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 93.
Roy was better known as “Pop” by not only his family but everyone in his community. He married his sweet bride, Shirley Pink on November 19, 1950. They were married for 74 incredible years.His love for his...
Velma L. Casburn
Dec 31, 2024
Velma L. Casburn passed away on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio at the age of 75. SHe was born on February 6, 1949 to Ralph Willard Scott Fannie Sanders (maiden name) Lee Sansom in Brenham Texas , Texas
She married Perry Casburn in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 28, 1970.
She is survived by ; son Bo Casburn of Utopia; grandchildren,...
Carmen Diaz Rodriguez
Dec 30, 2024
Born on November 20, 1940, to Pablo Sr. and Clotilde Diaz in Uvalde, Texas. Carmen passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, surrounded by many loved ones. She was a one of kind woman whose spirit and heart left an everlasting mark on everyone who knew her.
A devoted spouse, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a true force of nature....
Wesley Gulley
Dec 27, 2024
Judge David Wesley Gulley passed away at 93 on December 27, 2024 in San Antonio. He was born in his grandparent’s home in Uvalde on December 19, 1931. He lived the first five years of his life on the family ranch north of Uvalde. While growing up, he developed a lifelong love for agriculture, nature and archaeology as he worked...
Edna L. Anderson
Dec 25, 2024
Edna Loraine Anderson, 92, of Knippa, Texas, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2024, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Born on March 14, 1932, in Knippa, she was the daughter of Edna (Redhage) and Charlie Muecke.
On October 2, 1954, she married Andrew Anderson in Crystal City, Texas, beginning a loving partnership that would last for many cherished years.
Edna is...
Mildred L. Massey
Dec 25, 2024
Mildred L. Massey,92, passed away at Uvalde Memorial Hospital on December 25, 2024, in Uvalde, Texas.
She was born on September 17, 1932 to Bessie May (Davis) and David Hoisington. She was a cherished figure in her family and community, known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering spirit.
Mildred's legacy is carried on by her beloved daughter, Lillian Kniep of Uvalde, and...
Raquel Arreola
Dec 22, 2024
Raquel Capetillo Arreola, 82, of Uvalde passed away at her residence.
She was born on November 15, 1942, in Uvalde, Texas to Julia Fuentes.
She is survived by her son, Ponciano Arreola and wife, Berlinda of Uvalde; stepson, Benny Arriola and wife, Kathy of Wallis; two sisters, Marta Guerrero of Salem, Oregon and Maricela Rivera of Uvalde; two brothers, Jose Martinez, Jr....
Willis B. Springfield
Dec 19, 2024
Willis Baker Springfield died peacefully at his Cold Springs residence on December 19, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He was 88.
Willis was born to Willis Baker Springfield and Gilla Dee Hoover on January 21, 1936. Willis never knew his father as the senior Springfield died prior to Willis’ birth. In 1942 Gilla Dee married Fritz Streib.
Willis was an educator by...
Modene Davis Horton
Dec 9, 2024
Modene Davis Horton, 98 of Sabinal, died peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, in Uvalde.
She was born on July 11, 1926, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma to Walter and Sylvia (Sampson) Davis. Modene married Eck Horton on October 23, 1946, in Sabinal. The couple met in San Francisco, California as he was returning from the Pacific Theatre at the conclusion of...
Maria Gallardo Arizmendi
Dec 8, 2024
Maria (Mary) Gallardo Arizmendi peacefully returned home to the loving arms of her heavenly Father on December 8, 2024, in Uvalde, Texas. She will be cherished and remembered by all whose lives she touched.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, followed by interment at Hillcrest...
Douglas Wade Brice
Dec 7, 2024
Douglas Wade Brice, 56, of Uvalde, Texas, left us far too soon on December 7, 2024. Born on March 10, 1968, in Austin, Texas, Doug lived a life marked by service, humor, and a boundless love for those around him.
Doug had the biggest heart and a witty sense of humor that could light up any room. He was a dedicated...
Joe B. Thompson
Dec 4, 2024
The family of Joe Bailey Thompson of Uvalde, Tx is saddened to announce his passing on December 4th, 2024 at the age of 76 years.Joe is survived and will be remembered by his children Estela, David, Arthur, Hopie, Lydia, Theresa and Patricia. Joe’s many grandchildren and great grandchildren will miss and remember their Grandpa Joe. Along with his brother, Tommy....
Karla Rose King
Dec 4, 2024
Karla Rose Radloff King, 71, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, surrounded by family and love. Born in Uvalde on August 8, 1953, to Helen and Don Radloff, Karla grew up immersed in the simple beauty of the family ranch, The George Rose Ranch, owned by the Rose Family, long time pioneers of Kinney County. It...
Danny R. Welch
Dec 3, 2024
Danny Roy Welch, 76, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2024, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
He was born on June 20, 1948, in Sabinal, Texas, to Leila Jo (Copple) and Herman Welch.
On June 7, 1974, Danny married the love of his life, Barbara Johnson, in Houston, Texas. Together, they shared 50 wonderful years of marriage. Danny's legacy of love...
Virginia Alvarado
Dec 3, 2024
Virginia Alvarado, 64, of Knippa, Texas passed away on December 3, 2024, at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 2 p.m. at...
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