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John McDonald

John McDonald

Jul 6, 2023

 

John McDonald, 78, of Uvalde, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

He was born on February 25, 1945, in Uvalde to Bessie (Perkins) and Francisco Olivarez

He married Irma Cruz on April 16, 1999, in Uvalde.

He is survived by his wife, Irma McDonald of Uvalde, daughter Leisl Bryant and husband...

Helen Reyes

Helen Reyes

Jul 3, 2023

 

Helen Reyes, 74, of Uvalde, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

She was born on May 5, 1949, in Uvalde to Carmen (Garcia) and Alejandro Reyes.

She is survived by five daughters, Monica Bates and husband Jay of Kyle, Esmeralda Franco and husband Cesar of Dale, Elsa Morales of San Antonio,...

Harvey Searcy Donoho

Harvey Searcy Donoho

Jun 30, 2023

  It is with great sadness that we mourn the peaceful passing of Harvey Searcy Donoho on June 30, 2023, at the cabin he built in Boulder Ridge Estates near Tie Siding, Wyoming. Carolyn Campbell Donoho, his wife of 59 years, was by his side.

During a long and adventurous life, Harvey built two cabins by hand, felling the trees...

Javier Garza

Javier Garza

Jun 29, 2023

 

Javier Garza, 23, of Uvalde passed away on June 29, 2023, in Uvalde. 

He was born on August 29, 1999, in Uvalde to Elsa (Espinoza) and Saul Sergio Garza. 

He is survived by his mother of Uvalde; sister, Denise Garza of Uvalde; two brothers, Sergio Garza and Saul Garza both of Uvalde; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Kathleen Vaughan

Kathleen Vaughan

Jun 26, 2023

 

Kathleen “Kitty” Qualia Vaughan, age 80, met her heavenly Father on June 26, 2023, in Brackettville, Texas. 

Kitty was born on January 24, 1943, to Louis and Kathleen Qualia in Del Rio, Texas and married the love of her life, WJ Vaughan, on April 4, 1992.

She was a devout Catholic who devoted her life to her...

Jacqueline Sue Chism

Jacqueline Sue Chism

Jun 24, 2023

 

Jacqueline Sue Chism, 76, of Utopia passed away on June 24, 2023.  

She was born on March 29, 1947 in San Antonio to Ada Lee (Boultinghouse) and Mahlon Chism.  

She is survived by her daughter, Caryn Jones and husband Hubert of Florida; son, Jeffrey Moore and wife, Robin of Utopia; sister, Janice Chism of Utopia; and grandchildren David and...

Billy Joe James

Billy Joe James

Jun 24, 2023

 

Billy Joe James, 87, of Uvalde, went to heaven after a sudden heart attack on June 24, 2023 at the Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

A service will be held on Friday, June 30, 10:00 am, at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel.  Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

 He was born on July 26, 1935, in Bryan County, Oklahoma to Leona (Laxton), and...

Jessie Miller

Jessie Miller

Jun 24, 2023

 

 

Jessie E. Miller (Gerrie) went home to the Lord on June 24, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1941, in Macon, Georgia to parents Felton and Mary Andrews, both deceased. She was preceded in death by son Bryan A. Miller of Beeville, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband of 64½ years, Arthur R. Miller of...

Dennis House

Dennis House

Jun 22, 2023

 

Dennis House, 66, of Uvalde passed away on June 22, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on November 1, 1956 in Oregon to Rachel (Wolverton) and William Arthur House. 

Interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery. 

 

Tommy C. Walker

Tommy C. Walker

Jun 22, 2023

 

Tommy Walker 84, of Uvalde passed away on Thursday June 22, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. 

Visitation will be on Monday June 26, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Services will be Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary with Pastor Dr. David Bachelor of Uvalde Methodist Church officiating.  Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Uvalde.

Tommy...

Pablo Canales III

Pablo Canales III

Jun 20, 2023

 

Pablo Canales, III of Batesville, Texas passed away on June 20, 2023, at his residence at the age of 59.

He was born on March 25, 1964, in Uvalde, Texas to Dimas (Martinez) and Pablo Canales, II. 

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Garza) Canales of Batesville; mother, Dimas Canales of Batesville; daughter, Sandra Canales and husband, Juan...

Alice Koehler

Alice Koehler

Jun 19, 2023

 

Alice Ruth Koehler, 72, of La Pryor passed away on June 19, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on September 21, 1950, in Uvalde to Irma (Rauch) and Wilton Fred Koehler.

She is survived by her sister, Kay Reddick of Beeville, Texas; two nephews, Tommy Atkinson, Jr and wife, Rhonda of Uvalde and Joh Garlon Reddick, III of...

Amanda Ybarra

Amanda Ybarra

Jun 18, 2023



Amanda A. Ybarra, a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, passed away on June 18th, 2023 at the age of 44 in Williamsport, PA. She was born on April 5th, 1979 in San Diego, CA to Robert Ybarra and Elizabeth Page.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday,  June 29 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...

Hermila Leos Contreras

Hermila Leos Contreras

Jun 18, 2023

 

Hermila Leos Contreras of Sabinal passed away on June 18, 2023, at her residence at the age of 92.

She was born on January 26, 1931, in Sabinal, Texas to Ascencion (Amaya) and Juan Leos.

She married Isabel O. Contreras on April 29, 1956, in Sabinal, Texas.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years of Sabinal, Texas;...

Otis Wayne Canion

Otis Wayne Canion

Jun 13, 2023

 

Wayne (O.W.) Canion of Utopia, TX passed away on June 13, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on January 31, 1929 in San Antonio, TX to Randal Mack Canion and Nellie Mae Schoolie. He went to school in Utopia, TX where he graduated, later moving to San Antonio to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone.

He married...

Christina Perez

Christina Perez

Jun 12, 2023

 

Christina Perez, 51, of La Pryor passed away on June 12, 2023, at PAM Specialty Hospital in San Antonio. 

She was born on July 16, 1971, in Crystal City, Texas to Guadalupe (Salazar) and Roberto Perez.

She married Pedro Perez, Jr. in Dallas, Texas on July 16, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 3 years of Bulverde;...

Robert W. Koch

Robert W. Koch

Jun 10, 2023

 

Robert W. Koch 80 of Sabinal died on June 10, 2023 at the Medina Valley Nursing facility in Castroville, Texas.   Visitation will be on June 15th at Rushing Estes Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal from 4-8 PM.   Graveside services will be held on Friday June 16th at 11AM at the Sabinal cemetery.   He is survived by his...

Lynda L. Campbell

Lynda L. Campbell

Jun 9, 2023

 

Lynda Campbell 77, of Uvalde, TX passed away on Friday June 9, 2023 in Uvalde. Services will be Monday, June 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Getty Street Church of Christ, with King Burney of Dimmitt, TX and Tim Myers of Amarillo, TX officiating.  Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Uvalde.  Arrangements and services have been entrusted to...

Leticia Lopez Garcia

Leticia Lopez Garcia

Jun 8, 2023

 

 

Leticia Lopez Garcia, 55, of Uvalde passed away on June 8, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

She was born on July 24, 1967, in Uvalde to Rosa (Leal) and Bernandino V. (Lopez).

She married Fernando Garcia on April 14, 1983, in Uvalde. 

She is survived by her husband of 40 years of Uvalde; daughter, Valerie Garcia...

Ramon "Sonny" Garcia

Ramon "Sonny" Garcia

Jun 6, 2023

 

  Ramon “Sonny” Garcia of Uvalde passed away on June 6, 2023, at his residence at the age of 64.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.and a funeral at 3 p.m. on June 14, 2023, at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

He was born on July 23, 1958, in Uvalde to Rosita (Aguilar) and Ramon Garcia, Sr.

He married Jennifer...

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