Obituaries

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Dennis Owen Robinson

Dennis Owen Robinson

Apr 20, 2025

Dennis Owen Robinson of Uvalde, Texas died on April 20, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3 p.m.

He was born on July 23, 1948, in Odessa, Texas to Betty Jean (Lewis) and Roland Robinson.

He served in the US Army, 101st Airborne Division in the Vietnam war as a...

Kent Eric Beecroft

Kent Eric Beecroft

Apr 18, 2025

Kent Beecroft, 82, died on Friday morning, April 18th in his home, with loved ones by his side. Kent was born on August 8th 1942, in San Antonio and adopted at birth by Eric and Ethel Beecroft of Uvalde. He was baptized into the Christian faith at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church where he attended church much of his life.

After graduating...

Esperanza H. Trevino

Esperanza H. Trevino

Apr 17, 2025

Esperanza H. “Lanchy” Trevino, 62, of Uvalde, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who remember her warm spirit and loving nature.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10 a.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Mass of Christian burial will take...

Kara L. Claxton

Kara L. Claxton

Apr 13, 2025

Kara Linda Claxton, of Midland and Utopia, Texas, earned her wings on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1972, to Barbara (Lee) and Weldon Claxton.

Kara began attending Bynum School at the age of 14 and continued until her passing. During her time there, she dedicated herself to various community service efforts, including volunteering at Meals on...

Luis Carlos Chavez

Luis Carlos Chavez

Apr 5, 2025

Luis Carlos ("Lu") Chavez, 55, formerly of Uvalde, died in San Antonio on April 5, 2025. 

Born in San Salvador, El Salvador on December 7, 1969 to Geronimo and Jane (Merry) Chavez, Lu was the youngest of four children. After moving with his family to Uvalde in 1974, Lu attended Uvalde public schools and participated in community programs including Rainbow 4-H...

Dea Lynn Hall

Dea Lynn Hall

Apr 2, 2025



Surrounded by her loved ones Dea Lynn Hall, 70, of Uvalde, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1954, in Edinburg, Texas.

Living a happy, simple life was her goal, and her dream came true when she met Bobby Hall in 1979. They...

Thomas Browne DuBose

Thomas Browne DuBose

Apr 2, 2025

Thomas Browne DuBose, 90, of Uvalde, Texas passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at The Veranda Senior Living in Uvalde, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on December 4, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas and was raised on a ranch Northeast of Uvalde, Texas. He attended school in Uvalde and graduated from Uvalde High School in 1953....

Alfredo Avila Sr.

Alfredo Avila Sr.

Mar 30, 2025

Alfredo Avila, Sr., 59, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 30, 2025, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on December 23, 1965, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to Cayetana (Arellano) and Tomas Avila.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 10...

Corey Phillip Mansell

Corey Phillip Mansell

Mar 25, 2025

Corey Phillip Mansell, 33, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 25, 2025, in Batesville, Texas.

He was born on October 11, 1991, in San Antonio, Texas to Katherine (Jenkins) and Ed Stacey Mansell.

He married Mattea Cheri Duncan on November 15, 2019, in Uvalde, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 5 years of Uvalde; three daughters, Addalynn, Brailynn, and Sunny...

Delores Del Carmen Alvarado

Delores Del Carmen Alvarado

Mar 22, 2025

Delores Del Carmen Alvarado, 71, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 22, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born on June 20, 1953, in Uvalde, Texas to Irma (Ramos) and Ramon M. Perez.

She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer S. Garza and husband, William and Rebecca Alvarado both of San Antonio;...

Arnoldo Alejandro Barrios

Arnoldo Alejandro Barrios

Mar 19, 2025

Arnoldo Alejandro Barrios, 77, of La Pryor died on March 19, 2025, at St. Luke’s hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on July 11, 1947, in Uvalde, Texas to Teresa Maldonado and Alejandro Barrios.

He is survived by his wife Gloria Barrios, daughters; Diana Barrios Carreon of Uvalde, Anaalicia Barrios and partner Leeroy Moncada, son; Arnold Barrios, Jr. of Lake...

Fermin Rivera Prado

Fermin Rivera Prado

Mar 18, 2025

Fermin Prado, 94, of Batesville died on March 18, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde.

He was born on July 10, 1930, in Batesville to Rebecca (Rivera) and Francisco Prado.

He is survived by his daughters; Melissa Ramos and husband, Robert of Batesville, Andrea Thelma De Leon and husband, Arturo of Batesville; sons, Juan Prado of Austin and Carlos Prado of...

Louise Elaine Moerbe

Louise Elaine Moerbe

Mar 17, 2025

Louise Elaine Moerbe, 75, of La Pryor, Texas, received her crown of life on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. 

She was born on July 13, 1949 in San Angelo to Leon and Ida Kiesling. She graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Following graduation, she taught...

Zenas Samson Salazar

Zenas Samson Salazar

Mar 16, 2025

Zenas Samson Salazar, born on October 6, 2000, in Uvalde, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Fabens, Texas. He was a cherished son, loving husband, and devoted father whose presence brought joy and warmth to all who knew him.

Zenas Salazar was born a twin to parents Fetalaiga & Albert Salazar of Uvalde on October 6th 2000. He was...

Maria Beatrice Lara

Maria Beatrice Lara

Mar 14, 2025

Maria Beatrice “Bea” Lara, 75, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

Bea was a vibrant and caring individual, known for her warm spirit and genuine kindness. She spent several years as a resident at Amistad Nursing Home, where her love for life shone through in every interaction. Bea had a passion for dancing and...

Pamela Smithwick

Pamela Smithwick

Mar 12, 2025

Pamela Smithwick, 72, of Edinburgh, Texas, formerly of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 12, 2025, in DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, with interment to follow...

Michael Anthony Mason

Michael Anthony Mason

Mar 10, 2025

Michael Anthony Mason, 59, of Batesville, Texas passed away on March 10, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

He was born on April 17, 1965, in Compton, California to Evangelina (Prado) and Edwin Paul Mason.

He is survived by his mother, Evangelina Mason of Batesville; wife, Rosa Mason of Batesville; five daughters, Alicia Mason of Batesville, Angela Mason of Uvalde, Polly Mason, of...

Gregoria Camacho

Gregoria Camacho

Mar 10, 2025

Gregoria Camacho, 77, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 10, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary on both days at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A Mass of Christian burial...

Jesus Jose Flores

Jesus Jose Flores

Mar 7, 2025

Jesus Jose Flores, 66, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 7, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on May 21, 1958, in Uvalde, Texas, to Lydia (Flores) and Sostenes Flores.

He is survived by his sisters, Dora Arizmendi of Uvalde, Norma Martinez and husband, Arturo Rodriguez of New Braunfels; brother, Sostenes Flores, Jr. of Greeley Colorado; and numerous nieces and...

Eugenio Sombrano Guedea

Eugenio Sombrano Guedea

Mar 2, 2025

Eugenio Sombrano Guedea, age 83, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

Eugenio was born on February 20, 1942, to Dolores (Sombrano) and Cecilio Guedea. He cherished his upbringing and maintained strong ties to his family throughout his life. On February 14, 1960, he married his beloved wife, Lidia Prado, in Batesville, Texas, marking the...