All Obituaries

Eli M. Valdez of Uvalde passed away on May 17, 2022, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 59. He was born on October 5, 1962, in Lubbock, Texas to Mary (Menchaca) and Henry Valdez, Sr. He married Virtudes De La Cruz in Uvalde, Texas on December 28, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 26 years of Uvalde; son, Eli Valdez, Jr. of Uvalde; sisters, Annette Valdez and Elizabeth De La Garza both of Uvalde; brothers, Eloy Valdez, Sr. of Uvalde and Henry Valdez, Jr....

Clay Calvin Davenport of Reagan Wells passed away on May 17, 2022 at his residence at the age of 59. He was born on May 9, 1963in Uvalde, Texas to Carolyn Inez (Smith) and Lyle Calvin Davenport.  He married Belinda Bowen in Giddings, Texas on January 3, 1984. He is survived by his wife of 38 years of Reagan Wells; mother of Kentucky;  daughter, Amber Dawn Perkins and husband, Scott of Reagan Wells; sons, Clay Calvin Davenport II and wife, Alexis and Lyle Davenport and wife Katie...

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 over 25 years.  He worked at Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde Junior High, Uvalde High School, and La Pryor ISD.  After retirement he was the P.E. coach at Sacred Heart School. He...

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 in management. He also achieved his phlebotomy license and cosmetology license. Some of his hobbies included collecting antiques, cooking, and quilting. He will be greatly missed by...

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 1950 he joined the United States Marine Corps and served for two years in Korea during the war.  After returning home, he continued his...

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, David Shaw and wife, Carol, grandson, Damon T. Shaw; granddaughter, Arya G. Shaw, Samantha Garcia; grandsons, Jesse Garcia, Sabian Shaw, and Sean Shaw all...

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 is survived by his mother Virginia Gallegos and stepfather, Gonzalo Gallegos of Knippa; sisters, Candice Arroyos of Uvalde and Luciana Gallegos of Knippa; brother, Hector Gomez, Jr. and...

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 and Maria Gonzalez and husband Antonio of Victoria, Texas; brothers, Juan Manuel Perez and Malia of Corpus Christi, Julian Perez and wife, Laura of Crystal City, Genaro Perez and...

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 Texas Austin. He continued his education receiving his Law degree from Texas Tech. Chuck was accepted to the BAR in 1981. Chuck was Assistant United...

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 helping hand to those who needed it and generous to a fault.  Jon loved life and lived it to its fullest.  Jon passed away on his own terms and is...