Recent Obituaries

Jul 12, 2019

Soila Samora Castillo, 98, of Uvalde passed away on July 12, 2019 at her residence in Uvalde, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 27, 1921 in Uvalde to Concepcion Hernandez and Lucas Samora Sr.

Soila “Wella” (as known to everyone) always brought joy to anyone that she interacted with. She brought out...

Jul 8, 2019

Donald C. Welch of Knippa, Texas, left this world on July 8, 2019.  He was born May 27, 1933 in Marion, Ohio, to Frank McKinley Welch and Frances Helen Rhoads Welch.  He graduated from Marion Harding High School in Marion in 1951.  While in high school he worked at Marion Power Shovel as part of a work study program. ...

Jul 7, 2019

Doris Marilyn Herndon of Uvalde passed away on July 7, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 95. She was born on November 5, 1923 in Marble Falls, Texas to Jack Ezel and Eula Mae (Moore) Moss.

She married Elmer Bryan Herndon on November 8, 1941 in Brackettville, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Jul 7, 2019

Guadalupe L. Mirelez of Uvalde passed away on July 7, 2019 in San Antonio at the age of 75.  He was born on March 20, 1944 in Uvalde to Julio and Otelia (Lombrana) Mirelez.

He married Juanita Jasso in Gilroy, California on August 8, 1965.

Mr. Mirelez was a member of...

Jul 3, 2019

Lester Dean Hardin of Batesville passed away on July 3, 2019 at his residence at the age of 83.  He was born on December 18, 1935 in Batesville to Dudley Margaret (White) and Hubert Henry Hardin.  He is survived by a niece, Sharon Shaw and nephew, Steven Shaw, both of Austin.  He was preceded in death by his parents...

Jul 3, 2019

Pablo Reyna Regino of Uvalde passed away at his residence Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the age of 58.

Pablo was born on November 6, 1960 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to Gonzalo and Natividad (Reyna) Regino.  He married Josephine Moreno on April 13, 1981 in Uvalde.

He is survived by his wife of 38...

Jul 2, 2019

Enrique "Ricky" Luna of Uvalde passed away on July 2, 2019 at his residence at the age of 52.  He was born on March 3, 1967 in Uvalde to Juanita (Garcia) and Rodolfo Luna.  He is survived by three sisters, Stella Olivarez, Esperanza Luna, and Sherry Luna;  six brothers, Rogelio Luna, Arturo Luna, Guadalupe Luna, Rodolfo Luna, Jr., Lee...

Jul 2, 2019

Simon Lopez Flores Jr. of Uvalde passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in San Antonio at the age of 81.

Simon was born on May 19, 1938 in Uvalde to Simon L. and Rosa (Lopez) Flores.  He was a Navy Veteran.  Simon married Mary Helen Aguirre in Uvalde.

He is survived by four sons,...

Jun 25, 2019

Emma C. Martinez of Carrizo Springs passed away on June 25, 2019 in San Antonio at the age of 67.  She was born on May 2, 1952 in Lamerica, Durango to Ascencion Corral and Sabina Luna.

She is survived by her husband, Florencio A. Martinez of Carrizo Springs; daughter, Maria Martinez of Dallas; sons, Florencio A. Martinez,...

Jun 24, 2019

Grace E. Williams of Uvalde, formerly of Ozona passed away on June 24, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 101.  She was born on July 14, 1917 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Samuel L. and Mary Margaret (Haile) Butler.

She is survived by her son, Jim Williams of Uvalde; daughter in law, Judith Williams of Lancaster,...

Jun 23, 2019

Josephine Stevenson Noble was born on September 18, 1918, in Uvalde, Texas to William Douglas and Cleo Flynt Stevenson.  She died June 23, 2019.  Mrs. Noble was a life-long resident of Uvalde County.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Edward Noble; a son, George Lawrence Noble II, and two sisters, Barbara Sellers and...

Jun 19, 2019

Carlos Torres Tovar of Sabinal passed away on June 19, 2019 in Sabinal at the age of 74.  He was born on April 12, 1945 in Glendale, Arizona to Felipe and Maria Tovar.

Carlos was raised by his aunt and uncle, Teodoro and Ramona Torres on Erwin Soyars Farm and Ranch in Sabinal.  He married Florinda Ramirez...

Jun 19, 2019

Jack Samuel Hodges of Niederwald, Texas passed away on June 19, 2019 in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 90. He was born on March 15, 1929 on the McIntosh Ranch in Schleicher County, Texas to Norm and Jewel (Clark) Hodges.

Jack graduated from Eldorado High School in 1947. He was a U.S. Army Sergeant First Class...

Jun 14, 2019

Mary Simpson Smith of Utopia, Texas passed away on June 14, 2019 in Kerrville at the age of 92.  She was born on January 24, 1927 in Dallas, Texas to Raymond Ellsworth and Minna Lena (Huffmeyer) Simpson, Sr.

She is survived by her children, Glenn C. Smith of Freer, Texas and Carolyn Simpson Smith of Utopia, Texas;...

Jun 12, 2019

Martin H. Torres of Uvalde passed away on June 12, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 80.  He was born on July 27, 1938 in Sabinal to Fidel and Ysabel (Hernandez) Torres.

Martin was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He had a passion for working with and riding horses.  He was a self- taught leather craftsman and took...

Jun 11, 2019

Salvador H. Martinez of Uvalde, 91, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 11, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.   He was born on June 18, 1927 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Ruperto and Carlota Martinez.  He married Maria Monsivais on February 12, 1976 in Eagle Pass, Texas.

He is survived by his...

Jun 10, 2019

Anselmo “Chema” Martinez of Uvalde passed away on June 10, 2019 in San Antonio at the age of 78. He was born on April 21, 1941 in Crystal City to Cleto and Luisa (Mendoza) Martinez.

He was a proud member of "The Light of the World", "Luz del Mundo" church in Uvalde.

He is survived...

Jun 7, 2019

Karen Elaine Brown Smith of Batesville, Texas was born March 25, 1951 in Corpus Christi, TX to Jim Brown & Elaine Hall Brown, and she entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of June 7th, 2019, after a long, fierce battle with cancer.  She was resting comfortably at home surrounded by family.  She is preceded in death...

Jun 7, 2019

Ann Toombs Alejandro was born on September 30, 1955 and died on June 7, 2019.  In thanks for the kindness of any who wish to give kind remembrances, Ann requested that donations be made to any orangutan, elephant, or black rhino sanctuary or foundation, or to any rescue organization for homeless pets.

Jun 6, 2019

Betty Sansom of Uvalde passed away on June 6, 2019 at her residence at the age of 86.  She was born on December 12, 1932 in Del Rio to Lena (Dodson) and Lee Billings.  She is survived by two sons, David Sansom and wife, Mary, and Tony Billings, all of Uvalde; two daughters, Debbie Michalek of Port O'Connor and...