Obituaries

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Roberto C. Samarripa

Roberto C. Samarripa

Feb 16, 2026

Roberto C. Samarripa, 75, of Uvalde, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

He was born on January 21, 1951, in Uvalde, to Eulalia (Chacon) and Pedro Samarripa.

He married Stella Peña on June 16, 1972, in Uvalde.

He is survived by his wife Stella of 53 years of Uvalde; two sons, Roberto C. Samarripa, Jr. and wife,...

Monica Flores Martinez

Monica Flores Martinez

Feb 12, 2026

Monica Flores Martinez, 53, of Uvalde passed away at her residence.

She was born on February 28, 1972, in Uvalde to Elvira Flores

She is survived by her mother, Elvira Garay and husband, Carlos of Uvalde; daughter, Amanda Rebecca Calkins and husband, Zackary of Uvalde; two step daughters, Emily Martinez and Michelle Martinez two sons, Tristan Matthew Silva and wife, Amy Sanchez;...

Diane Lynn Gonzales

Diane Lynn Gonzales

Feb 11, 2026

Diane Lynn Gonzales, 71, of Sinton, formerly of Uvalde, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Portland.

She was born on July 10, 1954, in Elgin, Illinois to Ruth (Warwick) and Ralph Pomeroy.

She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Gonzales and husband, Richard Aguilar of Uvalde and Sonja Gonzales and husband, Juan Flores of Sinton; sisters, Georgia, Paula, Joann, Annette, and...

Manuel D. Rodriguez

Manuel D. Rodriguez

Feb 9, 2026

Manuel D. “Melgas” Rodriguez, Sr., 75, of Uvalde passed away on February 9, 2026, at Amistad Nursing Home.

He was born September 21, 1950, in Durango, Mexico to Virginia (De La Rosa) and Natividad Rodriguez.

He married Elisa Hernandez on November 15, 1971, Eagle Pass, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years of Uvalde; daughter, Sonia Rodriguez of Uvalde; two...

Felice Hernandez

Felice Hernandez

Feb 4, 2026

Felice M. Hernandez, 87, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on February 4, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on September 17, 1938, in Uvalde, Texas to Elvira (Mireles) and Adan Mirelez.

She is survived by three daughters, Dora Vera, Diana Espinoza and husband, Richard, and Delia Chavez all of Uvalde; son, Ricardo Hernandez and wife, Dianna and Cruz M. Hernandez and...

Esperanza Zamarripa

Esperanza Zamarripa

Feb 3, 2026

Esperanza “Neca” Zamarripa completed her earthly mission and returned home to her Heavenly Father on February 3rd at 9:08 p.m. She was born on January 1, 1967, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Neca courageously faced many health challenges throughout her life, including interstitial lung disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and heart failure. Despite these struggles, she remained strong, faithful, and deeply committed to...

Manuel C. Sanchez

Manuel C. Sanchez

Feb 3, 2026

Manuel C. Sanchez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, hard work and devotion.

Manuel was born on January 11, 1930 in Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico to Jose and Juanita Sanchez, the eldest of eight of this union.

Manuel met the love...

Juan Carlos Rangel

Juan Carlos Rangel

Jan 31, 2026

Juan Carlos Rangel, 66, of Uvalde, Texas passed away at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on July 26, 1959, in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Regina (Reyes) and Rodrigo Rangel.

He married Betty Gonzales on Jun 1, 2005, in Uvalde, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Gonzales of Uvalde; father, Rodrigo Rangel; son, Juan C. Rangel,...

Sergio Martinez

Sergio Martinez

Jan 30, 2026

Sergio Martinez, 51, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on January 30, 2026, at Dallas Regional Medical Center, in Mesquite, Texas.

He was born on October 10, 1974, in Allende Coahuila, Mexico to Isamary (Zapata) and Jaime Martinez.

He is survived by his sister, Lupita Mejia and husband, Joe of Uvalde, brothers, Jaime Martinez and wife, Sandra, Deomar Martinez and wife, Dolores of...

Frederick Lewis Kite

Frederick Lewis Kite

Jan 24, 2026

Frederick (Fred) Lewis Kite, of La Pryor, passed away in Uvalde, Texas Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Fred was born December 16, 1929, to Ernest Lincoln Kite and Anna Mary Kuhen Kite in Karnes County Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jeannette Robinson Kite, his parents, brother, Lincoln and son, Frederick Dwight Kite.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Melissa Ann Story

Melissa Ann Story

Jan 21, 2026

Melissa Ann Story, 61, of Sabinal, Texas passed away on January 21, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born on September 30, 1964, in Moore, California, to Patricia (Miceli) and Skip Bennett.

She is survived by her husband, William Story of Sabinal; two sons, Gregory M. Story of San Antonio and Brandon D. Story of Sabinal; and brother, Chris Bennett of...

Guadalupe Valdez Victorino

Guadalupe Valdez Victorino

Jan 21, 2026

Guadalupe Valdez Victorino, 68, of La Pryor, passed away on January 21, 2026, at Amistad Nursing Home.

She was born on May 10, 1957, in Uvalde, Texas to Romana (Garza) and Ponciano Valdez. 

She is survived by her children, John David Victorino and wife, Rosalinda of Uvalde, Jose Victorino of La Pryor, Jose Roberto Victorino and wife, Alma of Uvalde, Alexis Victorino...

Refugio R. Garza

Refugio R. Garza

Jan 21, 2026

Refugio R. Garza, 75, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on January 21, 2026, at Amistad Nursing Home, in Uvalde. 

He was born on December 2, 1950, in Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico to Simona (Rojas) and Heliodoro Garza. 

He is survived by two sons, Refugio “Cuco” Garza” and wife, Veronica and Daniel Garza and wife, Edie all of Uvalde; three sisters, Martha Ramirez, Josefina...

Ardyce June Koller

Ardyce June Koller

Jan 18, 2026

Ardyce June Koller, 95, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on January 18, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on June 6, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alice (Schmidt) and Rudolf Rott.

She is survived by her husband, Jesse Hernandez De Leon of Uvalde and second cousin, Keven Schmidt of Westbend, Wisconsin.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Victoria Koller...

Elva G. Ibarra

Elva G. Ibarra

Jan 18, 2026

Elva Garcia Ibarra, lovingly known by many names — Mom, Grandma, Mamacita, and Gigi — passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at the age of 93, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 19, 1932, in Bigfoot, Texas, to Eliseo and Maria Garcia, and spent most of her life in Uvalde, Texas, where she built a beautiful...

Rosalio B. Contreras, Jr.

Rosalio B. Contreras, Jr.

Jan 17, 2026

Rosalio B. Contreras, Jr., 85, of Uvalde, passed away on January 17, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on January 8, 1941, in Uvalde, Texas to Lupe (Barrios) and Rosalio Contreras, Sr..

He married Guadalupe Sanchez on July 9, 1966, in Uvalde, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Guadalupe Contreras, of Uvalde; three daughters, Karen Kuegel and husband,...

Jose Manuel Saldaña

Jose Manuel Saldaña

Jan 15, 2026

Jose Manuel Saldaña, Sr., 78, of Uvalde, passed away on January 15, 2026, at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart...

Alan Klaus

Alan Klaus

Jan 10, 2026



Alan Ray Klaus, 69, of Knippa died on Jan. 10, 2026, at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Jan 24 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Knippa. Interment will follow at Knippa Cemetery.

He was born on July 15, 1956, in Uvalde to Joyce (Gohmert) and Erwin Klaus.

He graduated from Knippa High School in 1974 and attended...

Sharon Hope Murphy

Sharon Hope Murphy

Jan 8, 2026

Sharon Hope Welch Murphy, 77, of Aransas Pass, TX passed away on January 8, 2026 in Corpus Christi, TX. 

She was born April 24th, 1948 to Art and Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Welch in Uvalde, TX. Being one of many daughters to Concan ranchers, Art and Lizzie Welch, Hope spent her early years working the ranch alongside her two brothers and six...

Maria De La Luz Del Toro

Maria De La Luz Del Toro

Jan 8, 2026

Maria De La Luz Del Toro 74, of Uvalde, formerly of her home-town of La Pryor, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Mesa Vista Health Center in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born on February 20, 1951, in Uvalde, Texas, to Petra Flores Del Toro and Luis F. Del Toro, Jr. She was named after her Great Grandmother on her...