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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...

Juan Jose Hurtado, Sr.

Juan Jose Hurtado, Sr.

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...

Maria Ruiz

Maria Ruiz

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...

Consuelo "Connie" V. Salazar

Consuelo "Connie" V. Salazar

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...

Leandro Esparza

Leandro Esparza

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...

Kenneth Milton Dakin

Kenneth Milton Dakin

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...

Obdulia Lara Bendele

Obdulia Lara Bendele

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...

Robert Albert Graham

Robert Albert Graham

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...

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Morris

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Morris

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...

Kenneth Dale Sorrells

Kenneth Dale Sorrells

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...

David Dean Roth

David Dean Roth

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,...

Antonio Cano Vela

Antonio Cano Vela

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,...

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