Recent Obituaries

May 15, 2022

Richard D. Contreras of Uvalde, Texas passed away on May 15, 2022, at Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 63.

He was born on September 9, 1958, in Uvalde, Texas to Julian Contreras, Sr. and Josefa Diaz.

He married Rachel Sanchez on July 4,1987, in Uvalde, Texas.

Richard was in education for...

May 14, 2022

Ernesto De Leon Jr., 55, of Uvalde, Texas went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on May 14, 2022 at his residence.

Ernesto De Leon Jr. was born to Ernesto De Leon Sr. and Stella Maldonado De Leon on August 26,1966. He graduated Poudre High School in Ft. Collins, Colorado in 1984. He ventured into the world...

May 13, 2022

Lloyd Benjamin Cook, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully May 13, 2022, at Veranda Assisted Living with his daughters by his side.  He was born on August 19, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to Leah (Smith) and Lloyd Benjamin Cook, Sr. Lloyd graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio in 1947 and then attended Texas A&M University.  In...

May 9, 2022

John Carroll Shaw, 74, of Uvalde, passed away on May 9, 2022, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

He was born on May 5, 1948 in Uvalde to Evelyn (Turner) and William Carroll.

He is survived by his daughters, Theresa Lee Shaw and wife, Dominique Garza and Sandra Marie Shaw; son, Leslie Carroll Shaw and wife, Tennille; brothers,...

May 8, 2022

Adrian Michael Gomez of Knippa, passed away on May 8, 2022, at his residence at the age of 23.

He was born on March 11, 1999, in Uvalde, Texas to Virginia Hernandez and Hector Gomez.

Adrian graduated from Knippa ISD in 2019 and was currently employed at Simplot Grower Solutions in Knippa.

He...

May 3, 2022

Laura Perez of Corpus Christi passed away on May 13, 2022 at Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi at the age of 46.

She was born on October 26, 1975 in Levelland, Texas to Genaro O. Perez, Jr. and Roberta Salazar.

She is survived by her sisters, Beatrice MCHazlett and husband, Carlos of Corpus Christi...

May 3, 2022

Charles William "Chuck" Wendlandt of Concan passed away May 3, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 69.

He was born April 17, 1953 in Fort Worth to Connie Finch and Charles Wendlandt Sr.

Chuck graduated Austin High School in 1971 then received his bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the University of...

May 2, 2022

Jon Michael Biddick was born November 25, 1952, in Lakefield, Minnesota and passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Jon was a wonderful and loving husband who was crazy about his four children.  Jon loved with his whole heart and received love the same way from others.  Jon was always quick to lend a...

May 1, 2022

Martina Torres of Sabinal passed away on May 1, 2022 at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 85.

She was born on February 24, 1937 in D’Hanis, Texas to Jacinto and Sapopa (Porter) Rodriguez.

She is survived by daughters, Diana Torres and husband, Guadalupe of Sabinal; Norma Soto and husband, Jesus Rogelio...

Apr 30, 2022

Rodger was born on December 16, 1945, to Nell Smyth and Jack Edward Roosa of Uvalde, Texas. Rodger grew up adventuring the streets of Uvalde, where he began his lifelong pursuit of service to others. From a stray animal to a friend who had gone astray, Rodger would always put others before himself and many of those would become...

Apr 28, 2022

Anna Lamar Molloy of Uvalde died on April 28, 2022 at Veranda Senior Living at the age of 87.

She was born on February 3, 1935 in Uvalde to Marguerite (McMains) and Louis J. Franklin, Sr.  She graduated from Uvalde High School in 1952 and received a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio in...

Apr 20, 2022

Alejandro Torres Jr of San Antonio passed away on April 20, 2022 in Houston, TX at the age of 36. He was born on June 2, 1985 in Batesville, Texas to Alejandro Torres Sr and San Juana Ibarra.

He is survived by his companion, Sonya Vasquez of Batesville; paternal grandmother, Maria Torres of Uvalde; daughter, Elektra Ramirez...

Apr 19, 2022

Gloria J. Esquivel of Uvalde passed away on April 19, 2022 at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 65.

She was born on October 6, 1956 in Knippa, Texas to Melquiarez Esquivel and Luz Juarez.

She is survived by her sisters, Irene Fabela of San Antonio and Consuelo Esquivel of Pleasanton; brothers,...

Apr 19, 2022

Russell Conway Everett, 64, of Uvalde died on April 19, 2022, at his residence.

A graveside funeral will be held on April 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, with a graveside viewing there held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of Utopia Pastor Robert Richarz will officiate.

Everett was born Oct. 14,...

Apr 10, 2022

Lydia Gonzalez of Garland, Texas, formerly of Uvalde, Texas passed away on April 10, 2022, at her residence at the age of 64.

She was born on September 8, 1957, in Piedras Negras, Mexico to Arnulfo Gonzalez and Juanita Balderas.

She is survived by her sisters, Maria Elena Delgado of Eagle Pass, Marisela Gonzalez of...

Apr 9, 2022

Billy H Wagner, 89, of Uvalde, Texas died peacefully at his residence on April 9, 2022. He was born on December 15, 1932 in Rochester, New York to Anne Elizabeth Backus and William Conrad Wagner.

Billy married the love of his life, Alberta Jean Shannon, on September 20, 1955 in Seguin, Texas and was blessed...

Apr 6, 2022

Celia Perez Ortiz of La Pryor passed away on Wednesday April 6, 2022, at residence in La Pryor. She was born January 6, 1949, in La Pryor, Texas to Francisca Ortiz Perez and Genaro Perez.

She married Saturino Ortiz on November 27, 1970, in La Pryor, Texas.

Celia Ortiz is survived by husband, Saturino Ortiz...

Apr 6, 2022

James (Skeak) Lee Hensarling 78 of Uvalde passed away April 6, 2022 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in San Antonio.  He was born on January 29, 1944 in Enid, OK to Bobbie Autry Hensarling and W.A. Hensarling, Jr.  James graduated from Uvalde High School in 1962.  He attended Texas A & I Kingsville and graduated in 1966 with a...

Apr 3, 2022

Maria Esther Moreno of Uvalde, Texas passed away on April 3, 2022 at her residence at the age of 74. She was born on September 17, 1947 in Uvalde, Texas to Eduviges and Lillie (Ochoa) Moreno.

She is survived by her sisters, Olga Carabajal of Uvalde, Rebecca Flores of San Antonio, Irene Reyes and Veronica Medina both...

Apr 2, 2022

Ralph Marcus Baxter of Uvalde passed away on April 2, 2022, at his residence at the age of 91.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1931, in Auger Hole, Texas, to David Leeman and Edna Ruth Baxter.

He married Martha Carolyn Baggett on Dec. 25, 1951, in Austin, Texas.

Upon graduating from the...