Recent Obituaries

Apr 3, 2019

Adela A. Chavez of Sabinal passed away on April 3, 2019 at her residence at the age of 82.  She was born on May 21, 1936 in Uvalde to Gregorio Albarado and Ofelia Davis.

She married Pedro T. Chavez, in Sabinal on March 21, 1961.

She is survived by her daughters, Louanna Chavez of  D’Hanis,...

Apr 1, 2019

Douglas Averill, longtime resident of Uvalde, passed away on April 1, 2019 at his residence in Bastrop at the age of 57.  He was born on May 16, 1961 in Laredo to Vanita (Carpenter) and James Herbert Averill.  Doug graduated from Uvalde High School in 1979.  He enjoyed collecting antiques, and decorating for holidays with his niece and nephew. ...

Apr 1, 2019

Robert Daniel Hall, Jr., “Bobby”, a longtime resident of Uvalde, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, at the age of 63.  He was born September 12, 1955, in Uvalde, Texas, to Joyce Dobbs Hall and Robert Daniel Hall, Sr.  Having met on a blind date, Bobby married his wife, Lynn Tucker, on February 25,...

Mar 27, 2019

Carolyn Cecile Guidry Hilderbran, 90, of Uvalde died on March 26, 2019, in San Antonio.

Services will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 2 p.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Uvalde.

She was born Sept. 10, 1928, at their home in Beaumont to Victor Guidry and Ruby (Holder) Guidry. The family later...

Mar 27, 2019

Carol Jordan Spring, born March 2, 1951, passed away at home with close friends and family at her side on March 27, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert Kipton Spring, father, David Nealand Jordan, mother, Peggy Hooks Jordan, and grandchild, Dustin Fischler. Carol is survived by dearest friend Jason Ross; children, Troy (Shelia) Spring of Smithville...

Mar 25, 2019

Alice Southerland of Uvalde passed away on March 25, 2019 in Uvalde Healthcare and Rehab at the age of 98.  She was born on February 4, 1921 in Ukiah, CA to Lena (Ziegler) and George Wenglein.  She married Elmer Southerland on November 27, 1953 in Agana, Guam.  He preceded her in death in 1997.  She is survived by a...

Mar 25, 2019

He was born on June 17, 1937 in Carrizo Springs, Texas.  He was the firstborn son of five children, all boys, born to Paul Morton and Gussie (Jeffrey) Kimble.  Eight years later, his family moved to Uvalde where his father Dr. Paul Kimble was a chiropractor.  The family attended First Baptist Church where he grew as a young man....

Mar 21, 2019

David Lee Maddox of Uvalde passed away on March 21, 2019 at his residence at the age of 71.  He was born on November 23, 1947 in Uvalde to Fannie Elizabeth (Tate) and Paul William Maddox.  He is survived by three sons, Paul "Trey" Maddox and Jame Maddox and wife, Tialisa all of San Angelo; and Jason Todd Maddox...

Mar 20, 2019

Daniel Romo Tristan, 93, of Sabinal died on March 20, 2019, at his residence.

A visitation will be held today at 8 a.m. and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m , at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal.

A celebration of life mass will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 501...

Mar 19, 2019

Gerald Franklin "Jerry" Brewer of Uvalde passed away on March 19, 2019 at his residence at the age of 83.  He was born on November 25, 1935 in Llano, TX to Alice (Ellington) and James Ernest Brewer.  He graduated from Llano High School in 1954.  Jerry joined the U.S. Navy on February 19, 1957 and served most of his...

Mar 19, 2019

Enrique V. Alvarado of Knippa, TX passed away on March 19, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 81. He was born on October 9, 1937 in Knippa, TX to Julio and Francisca (Vela) Alvarado.  He married Luisa Varela on November 27, 1962 in Littlefield,TX.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years of Knippa; daughter,...

Mar 18, 2019

Elia Hinojosa of Uvalde passed away on March 18, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 77. She was born on March 22, 1941 in Uvalde to Alfonso and Lydia (Acosta) Quiroga.

She married Andres Hinojosa in Uvalde on November 1962.

Elia is survived by her husband of 56 years of Uvalde; son, Andres Hinojosa,...

Mar 17, 2019

Juan Jose “Pepe” Sanchez of Uvalde passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 66, in Uvalde.

He was born on May 6, 1952 in Eagle Pass to Juan Jose and Angelina (Rodriguez) Sanchez.  He married Rosie Cruz in Uvalde.

Pepe is survived by his wife Rosie Sanchez of Uvalde; two sons,...

Mar 17, 2019

John Milam Wade of Knippa passed away on March 17, 2019 in San Antonio at the age of 83.  He was born on August 12, 1935 in Waller County, Texas to Leslie Parker and Virgie Mae (Sheffield) Wade.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda Forsythe Wade of Knippa; daughter, Lisa Rene McArthur and husband, Gary of...

Mar 16, 2019

Samuel Pete Rodrigues of Uvalde passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the age of 67 in Uvalde.  Samuel was born on March 2, 1952 in Eagle Pass to Manuel Pete and Isabel (Romo) Rodrigues.  He married Graciela Moreno on September 25, 1977 in Uvalde.  Samuel is survived by his wife of 41 years Graciela Rodrigues of Uvalde;...

Mar 14, 2019

Joe Edward Newton of Uvalde passed away on March 14, 2019 in Uvalde at the age of 91. Joe was born on July 25, 1927 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Joe Newton and Mildred Speed Newton.

He is survived by numberous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.  A graveside service will be...

Mar 14, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Anastacio Y. Vasquez of Uvalde, announce his recent passing. Anastacio, 93, passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Pflugerville, Texas under the care of his beloved family and friends.

Anastacio was born to Vicente and Trinida (Ybarra) Vasquez on September...

Mar 14, 2019

WILLIAM L. ADAMS

Devoted husband and father.

1940 – 2019

William “Bill” Luther Adams, 78, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Uvalde, Texas.

Bill was born May 27, 1940 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Bill and Lenora Adams where he lived for a short time before they returned to their home...

Mar 13, 2019

Lucille K. French of Uvalde passed away on March 13, 2019 at the age of 99 in Uvalde. She was born on September 25, 1919 in New Waverly, Texas to Stash and Hatty Gregory.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley French of Uvalde; granddaughters, Renee Looper of Pearland and Rachel De Soto of Burnet; grandsons, Randy...

Mar 12, 2019

Nancy Cecile Matetzschk of Knippa passed away on March 12, 2019 in San Antonio at the age of 75. She was born on October 5, 1943 in Austin, TX to Joyce (Gibbons) and Dale McClung. She is survived by a daugher, Terri Lynn Shelby Black of Knippa and husband, Charlie; son, Robert Glenn Shelby and wife, Kendra of Bertram,...