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Elizabeth De La Garza

Elizabeth De La Garza

Oct 2, 2024

Elizabeth De La Garza, 65, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on October 2, 2024, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas.

She was born on February 3, 1959, in Uvalde, Texas to Mary (Menchaca) and Henry R. Valdez. 

She is survived by two sons, Joey Valdez Lara and Manuel De La Garza, both of Uvalde; sister, Annette Valdez of Uvalde; two brothers,...

Maria Rosa Rangel

Maria Rosa Rangel

Sep 28, 2024



Maria Rosa Rangel was born on September 22, 1933, in the ejido of Santana near Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico. She was the eldest of 9 children of Ignacio Fraire and Francisca Lopez. As a child, she tended to goats and worked the fields in the ejidos. However, with such a large family, her main responsibility was taking a lead role...

Patricia Flores Young

Patricia Flores Young

Sep 26, 2024

Patricia Flores Young, of Uvalde, passed away on September 26th, 2024, at North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey FL at the age of 59. 

She was born in Eagle Pass, Tx to Ricardo R. Flores and Antonia V. Flores

She married Ronald Young on July 29th, 2000, in Uvalde, Tx. 

After Patricia graduated from Uvalde High School 1983, she enroll in Sul...

Seferino Ortiz Gonzalez

Seferino Ortiz Gonzalez

Sep 26, 2024

Seferino Ortiz Gonzalez, 92, of Uvalde passed away on September 26, 2024, in Uvalde. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 20204 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. 

The great...

Crespin Lopez Saiz

Crespin Lopez Saiz

Sep 24, 2024

Crespin Lopez Saiz, Jr., 71, of Uvalde passed away on September 24, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in San Antonio. His departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of his family and friends, who will forever cherish his memory.

Visitation will begin on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, September 30, 2024, from 8...

Willa Mae Bird

Willa Mae Bird

Sep 24, 2024

Willa Mae (Willie) Bird, 100, of Uvalde died September 24, 2024, at The Veranda Assisted Living.

 Willie was born in Mesa AZ on January 30, 1924, to Nellie (Daley) and Lafette Sanders, the youngest of six children.

She married John William (Bill) Bird on May 30,1942 in Phoenix AZ. They lived in the Phoenix area where their two sons were born, then...

Paul Joseph Vasquez

Paul Joseph Vasquez

Sep 23, 2024

Paul Joseph Vasquez, 28, of La Pryor passed away on September 23, 2024, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment will...

Shirley May Perkins

Shirley May Perkins

Sep 22, 2024

Shirley May Perkins, 78, of Uvalde passed away on September 22, 2024, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. 

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery. 

She was born on April 16, 1946, in Blackpool, England to Joyce (Bennett) and Harry Barth. 

She married Larry Perkins on July 5, 1975.

She is survived by her...

Eliza U. Morales

Eliza U. Morales

Sep 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Eliza U. Morales, at the venerable age of 99, on September 19, 2024. A cherished resident of San Antonio, Eliza (Licha) will forever be remembered as a beloved matriarch and pillar of strength for her family and community, having previously lived in Uvalde, Texas.

Licha was born on February...

Jamie Lou Harris

Jamie Lou Harris

Sep 19, 2024

Jamie Lou Cravey Harris, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born in Tarpley, Texas on April 28, 1941 to James Noble Cravey and Lorene Haby Cravey. She was the fourth child out of 7. She spent her entire childhood in Leakey, attending school and playing sports. 

After graduation she attended Southwest Texas Junior College before...

Johnny B. Coronado

Johnny B. Coronado

Sep 15, 2024

Johnny B. Coronado, 72, of Uvalde passed away on September 15, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in San Antonio.

The family will greet visitors from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Johnnie Santos, Jr.

Johnnie Santos, Jr.

Sep 9, 2024

Johnnie Santos, Jr., 64, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde passed away on September 9, 2024, at his residence. 

Visitation will begin on Monday,  Sept. 16, 2024, at 12 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday,  Sept. 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

He was born on October 12, 1959, in Uvalde, Texas...

Evangelina Z. Flores

Evangelina Z. Flores

Sep 6, 2024

Evangelina Z. Flores, 86, of La Pryor, Texas passed away on September 6, 2024, at her residence. 

Visitation will begin on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

Interment will follow at La Pryor Cemetery. 

She was...

Severo J. Contreras, Sr.

Severo J. Contreras, Sr.

Sep 5, 2024

Severo J. Contreras, Sr., 91, of Hillsboro, Texas, formerly of Knippa, Texas passed away at his residence. 

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

Interment will follow at Knippa Catholic Cemetery. 

He...

Betty Faye Felts

Betty Faye Felts

Sep 3, 2024

Betty Felts departed this world on September 3, 2024 after a brief illness.

Betty Faye Robinson was born on March 27, 1931 in Del Rio, Texas to Doris Dee Davenport and Leo Henry Robinson. Her family moved to Concan and then the Sabinal area where she and her sisters enjoyed an idyllic childhood. The daughter of a government trapper, she learned...

Bettie Jewel Gilbert

Bettie Jewel Gilbert

Sep 2, 2024

Bettie Jewel Butler Gilbert, 94, passed away on September 2, 2024, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde. 

She was born on February 7, 1930, to Mildred Butler in Clarksville, Texas. 

She was converted at age 13 years of age, and joined the St. James Baptist Church in Clarksville, Texas, and was baptized the same year. She graduated in 1948 from Cheatham High...

Mary Dale Brewer

Mary Dale Brewer

Aug 31, 2024

Mary Dale Brewer, born on July 29, 1942, in Uvalde, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, at The Veranda. 

She devoted an exemplary 31 years of service to the Uvalde Independent School District, where her impact on the lives of countless students and colleagues will be fondly remembered.

She married the love of her life, Gerald Brewer on July 12,...

Warren D. Neill

Warren D. Neill

Aug 30, 2024

Warren Davis Neill, age 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Kerrville, TX, on August 30, 2024. 

Warren was born on November 28, 1938, to Andrew and Dora Mae Neill in Uvalde, TX, and grew up at Whites Mines in Blewitt, TX. Warren met the love of his life in December of 1963 and married Arlia Faye...

Veronica Ledesma

Veronica Ledesma

Aug 29, 2024

Veronica Ledesma, 60, of La Pryor, Texas passed away on August 29, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in San Antonio. 

She was born on July 20, 1964, in Crystal City, Texas to Maria (Gutierrez) and Jose O. Ledesma.

She is survived by two sisters, Josefina Maldonado of Uvalde and Anita Ledesma of La Pryor; five brothers, Juan M. Ledesma of Deridder, LA,...

Armando D. Cruz

Armando D. Cruz

Aug 29, 2024

Armando D. Cruz, Sr. of San Antonio, formally of Uvalde passed away on August 29, 2024, at his residence.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 1 p.m.,followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at...

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