Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

Jun 6, 2023

 

Juan Jose Hurtado, Sr. of Uvalde passed away on June 6, 2023, at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 57.

He was born on October 7, 1965, in Uvalde Texas to Ernestina (Gonzales) and Salvador Hurtado, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Erica Juarez Hurtado of Uvalde; four daughters, Samantha Hurtado, Briana Hurtado, both...

Jun 4, 2023

Maria Mancha Ruiz of Uvalde passed away on June 4, 2023, at Uvalde Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 83.

Visitation will begin on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 12 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart...

Jun 3, 2023

 

Consuelo V. Salazar of Uvalde, known to her family and friends as Connie and Chelo, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, at her home at the age of 94.

She was born on August 31, 1928, in La Pryor, Texas to Lidia (Garcia) and Braulio M. Valle.

She grew up surrounded by her large family; she had 16...

Jun 2, 2023

 

Leandro Ortiz Esparza, passed away on June 2, 2023, at the age of 91. He was residing in Amistad Nursing Home during his final days.

Born on February 26, 1932, in Uvalde, Texas to Lazaro & Eluteria (Ortiz) Esparza.

He was married to Josefa Marin on March 28, 1954.

Leandro is survived by his wife of 69 years...

Jun 1, 2023

 

Father Ken Dakin, a retired priest of the San Antonio Archdiocese who served as the longtime pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Uvalde, died in hospice care at his home in Canyon Lake on June 1 at the age of 81 from brain cancer.Father Kenneth M. Dakin was born on May 4, 1942 in Wilton, Maine, the second of...

Jun 1, 2023

 

Lifelong educator Obdulia Lara Bendele passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 87.  Obdulia was lovingly known by many as Aunt Lula and Mimi.

Obdulia was born on November 26, 1935 to Maria de Jesus Fernandez and Jose Juan Lara in Crystal City, Texas.  Sadly, her father passed away when...

May 30, 2023

Robert A. Graham passed away peacefully in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the age of 92. Known to his Uvalde friends as Bobby, he was a longtime resident of the city. He and his sister Jayne attended Uvalde High School where Bobby graduated in 1949. He was a star athlete in basketball, track, and football, and was...

May 30, 2023

 

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Morris passed away May 30, 2023 at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 82.  She was born March 12, 1941 in Uvalde to Marvin and Edith Morris.

Patsy was a graduate of Uvalde High school and attended SWTJC and lived most of her life in Uvalde. She was an Avid Texas Rangers and...

May 22, 2023

 

  Kenneth Dale Sorrells III of Knippa passed away May 22, 2023, at his residence at the age of 26. He was born on September 13, 1996, in Uvalde to Lisa Lutz and Kenneth Dale Sorrells, Jr. He is survived by his mother of Knippa; his father of Boerne, maternal grandmother, Mary Gilbertson and husband, Gary of Uvalde; maternal...

May 20, 2023

 

David Dean Roth, 36, of Uvalde passed away on May 20, 2023, at his residence. 

He was born on July 28, 1986, in San Antonio, Texas to Sara (Stage).

David  is a graduate of Ingram High School and served in the United States Air Force. 

He is survived by his stepfather, John Lane and wife, Jacqueline of Knippa; sister,...

May 19, 2023

 

Antonio “Knippa” Cano Vela of Uvalde, passed away on May 19, 2023 at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 87.

He was born on January 17, 1936, in Stockdale, Texas to Martina (Cano) and Jesus Vela.

He is survived by his two daughters, Mary Trevino and husband, Joe and Susie Martinez all of Uvalde; son,...

May 18, 2023

Opal Fowler of Uvalde passed away on May 18, 2023, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 93.

She was born on April 23, 1930, in Uvalde to Minnie (Cauldwell) and Charlie Buchanan.

She is survived by her son, Damon Morris of Deer Park; and brother, Loyde S. “Buck” Buchanan and wife,...

May 16, 2023

The soul of Gerald W. Tobin, after a lifetime of being completely spoiled by the love, mercy and graces of Jesus Christ, departed his body around noon on Tuesday May 16, 2023.  He is survived by Adriana I. (Oomens) Tobin, his wife of 60 years, daughter Jennifer S. Tobin, Phoenix AZ, son Jeffrey (Jacqueline) Tobin, Los Gatos CA and...

May 12, 2023

Daniel Joseph Florek of Uvalde passed away on May 12, 2023, at his ranch at the age of 65.

He was born on May 23, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois to Lorraine and Clarence Florek.

He married Dora Martinez in Waukegan, Illinois on January 15, 1992.

Daniel or Dan The Man as he was...

May 9, 2023

Will Glen Paradeaux, 4th generation saddle maker and pastor with a passion for marrying and burying, as well as, served at the pulpit for over 23 years between Del Rio and Luling passed away on Tuesday, May, 9, 2023 peacefully at home in Luling, TX. He served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War, and continued...

May 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Maria “Tome” Roman announce her passing at the age of 86 on Saturday, 05/06/2023. Maria passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loved ones.

Maria was born on December 29, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas, however she lived in Uvalde, Texas for most of her life. ...

May 5, 2023

Maria Olga Aguilera of Uvalde passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 87.

She was born in Uvalde to Mariana (Ruiz) and Jesus C. Aguilera, Jr.

She is survived by her sister, Elia A. Garza of Uvalde; two brothers, Roy Aguilera and Rene Aguilera both...

May 2, 2023

Jose Hector Mares left this Earth to join his heavenly Father on May 2, 2023 at his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM) at the age of 83. A viewing will be held on Friday, at 2 pm on May 12th at Rushing Estes Knowles Mortuary in Uvalde, Texas. A Prayer Service will be held at 7...