Obituaries

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Joe Henry Adame

Joe Henry Adame

Jan 20, 2023

Joe Henry Adame, of Uvalde, passed away on January 20th at Methodist Hospital-Stone Oak at the age of 40. He was born on December 27th, 1982, in San Antonio to Henry and Yvette (Salazar) Adame.

He married Shelly (Oakley) Adame on October 18th, 2007, in San Antonio. They lived in San Antonio for many years and welcomed...

Patrick Crawford

Patrick Crawford

Jan 19, 2023

Patrick James Crawford, 62, of Uvalde died on Jan. 19, 2023.

A memorial service will be held on Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. at Baptist Temple Church, 620 E. Main St.

He was born on April 5, 1960, in Uvalde to Ann (Franklin) and Lee Roy Crawford Jr.

He is survived by a...

Jesse Vasquez

Jesse Vasquez

Jan 19, 2023

Jesse S. Vasquez of Kerrville, formerly of Uvalde passed away on January 19, 2023.

He was born on August 29, 1971, in Uvalde to Olivia (Samarripa) and Jose A. Vasquez.

He married Sonya S. Sosa in Uvalde on July 25, 1992.

He is survived by his mother, Oliva Vasquez of Uvalde; wife, Sonya...

Deborah "Debbie" Reyna

Deborah "Debbie" Reyna

Jan 18, 2023

Debbie Reyna of Uvalde passed away on January 18, 2023 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 66.

She was born on March 22, 1956, in Uvalde to Gloria (Juarez) and Genaro G. Uriegas.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Reyna, Jr. of Uvalde; three daughters, Debbie Yvonne Reyna and husband, William Newby...

Maria Ymelda Enriquez

Maria Ymelda Enriquez

Jan 17, 2023

Maria Ymelda Enriquez of Uvalde passed away peacefully at her residence at the age of 79 on January 17, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family and husband of 63 years.

Ymelda was born on December 22, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, to Sofia (née Lewis),...

Adelfa De Leon

Adelfa De Leon

Jan 16, 2023

Adelfa G. De Leon of Uvalde passed away on January 16, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 73.

She was born on January 18, 1949, in Uvalde, Texas to Natividad (Jimenez) and Tomas O. Garcia.

She married Armando B. De Leon in Uvalde on September 27, 1969.

She...

Louine Johnson

Louine Johnson

Jan 15, 2023

Louine Johnson, of Sabinal, passed away on January 15, 2023 at Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 90.  She was born on November 11, 1932 in Vanderpool, Texas to Will & Flora Farr.

Louine is survived by her daughter Susan Bailey of Sabinal, son Larry Johnson and wife, Dora of Sabinal,...

Francisco Ramirez

Francisco Ramirez

Jan 11, 2023

Francisco G. Ramirez of Uvalde passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023, at Texas Vista Medical Center Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 66 in the presence of his family.

He was born on June 29, 1956, in Andocutin, Guanajuato, Mexico to Lucia (Guzman) and Antonio Ramirez.

On October 17, 1986, he married...

Norma Diaz

Norma Diaz

Jan 10, 2023

Norma Trevino Diaz of Hondo, formerly of Uvalde passed away on January 10, 2023 at her residence at the age of 59.

She was born on April 12, 1963 in Uvalde to Florencia (Trevino) and Abel C. Diaz.

She is survived by her two sisters, Anna Maria Rincon and husband, Robert Rodriguez Rincon of Hondo...

Roberto Sanchez

Roberto Sanchez

Dec 30, 2022

Roberto “Beto” M. Sanchez, of Uvalde passed away on December 30, 2022 in Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 63.

Beto was born on June 29, 1959 in Monterrey, Mexico to Roberto C. and Victoria (Montemayor) Sanchez.

He is survived by daughter, Araceli Sanchez of Uvalde; two sons, Joel Sanchez and companion Adrianna Arellano...

Jose Olvera

Jose Olvera

Dec 27, 2022

Jose H. Olvera was called into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 71 at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio.

Jose was born in Uvalde on February 3, 1951 to the late Jose L. and Margarita Hernandez Olvera.

Jose was a devoted Husband, Father, and Grampy. He...

Alexander Sheffield, Iii

Alexander Sheffield, Iii

Dec 25, 2022

Alexander “Sandy” H. Sheffield III, 85, of Utopia, died on December 25, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on April 26, 1937, in Houston to Ida Pearl (Spates) and Alexander “Sandy” Sheffield, Jr.

He married Garnet Harsey on July 21, 1984, in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 38...

Mary Isaiz

Mary Isaiz

Dec 23, 2022

Mary Isaiz of New Braunfels, Texas formerly of Uvalde passed away on December 23, 2022 at her residence at the age of 59.

Mary was born on June 6, 1963 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Enrique and Maria(Hernandez) Velasquez, Sr.

She is survived by her husband, Antonio "Tony" Isaiz of New braunfels, daughters; Amanda Isaiz and...

Lilia Saiz

Lilia Saiz

Dec 21, 2022

Lilia R. Saiz of Uvalde, Texas passed away on Wednesday December 21, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 74.

She was born on December 8, 1948, in Stockton, California to Soila (Samora) and Tomas Rodriguez.

She married Santiago L. Saiz Sr. on April 1998.

She loved to cook, bake, watch the...

Richard Hatch

Richard Hatch

Dec 20, 2022

Richard David Hatch III, age 83, a long time resident of Aransas Pass, Texas and recent resident of Montell, Texas died on December 20, 2022 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas.  The family will have a private memorial service at a date and location to be announced in the future.

Rushing Estes Knowles Funeral Home and...

Richard Zamora

Richard Zamora

Dec 19, 2022

Richard Zamora was a family man who found his greatest joy in his family and faith. He was born in Uvalde, Texas on December 3, 1944, and lived his entire life mostly in Texas. He died In McKinney TX at the age of 78 on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 51 years and his children....

Janet Scott

Janet Scott

Dec 16, 2022

Janet Marie Scott of Uvalde passed away on December 16, 2022, at Vitas Hospice in San Antonio at the age of 84.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Oaks in Del...

Raquel Hernandez

Raquel Hernandez

Dec 15, 2022

Raquel Chavez Hernandez of Uvalde passed away on December 15, 2022 at Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 70.

She was born on December 24, 1951 in Uvalde to Clementina (Molina) and Luz Chavez.

She married Ruben Hernandez on April 18, 1973 in San Jose, California.

She is survived...

Maria De La Luz Esquibel

Maria De La Luz Esquibel

Dec 14, 2022

Maria De La Luz Esquibel of La Pryor passed away on December 14, 2022 at her home in La Pryor at the age of 79.

She was born on September 13, 1943 in Pharr, Texas to Paula (Pruneda) and Eduardo Gomez.

She married Tomas Esquibel on February 6, 1965 in Elgin, Ill.

She...

Louis Acosta

Louis Acosta

Dec 13, 2022

Louis Manuel Acosta of Uvalde passed away on December 13, 2022, at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 74.

He was born on November 29, 1948, in Sonora, Texas to Remedios (Garza) and David Acosta.

He married Rebecca Jaquez on May 18, 1994, in Uvalde.

He is survived by...