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RosaElia Lopez

RosaElia Lopez

Nov 19, 2025

RosaElia G. Lopez, 61, of Rosenberg, TX., was born on August 10, 1964, and passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1600 Avenue D, Rosenberg, TX 7747 on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00am.

Viewing will be held at Rushing Estes Knowles Mortuary, 220 S. Getty Street, Uvalde,...

Isidro Luis Cahue Fernandez

Isidro Luis Cahue Fernandez

Nov 18, 2025

Isidro Luis Cahue Fernandez, 63, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on November 18, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, from 11 a.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 Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Sacred...

Joyce Faye Herndon

Joyce Faye Herndon

Nov 18, 2025

Joyce Faye Herndon, 81, passed away on November 18, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Born on November 19, 1943, in Leakey, Texas, she was the daughter of Lorene (Haby) and Jim Cravey, spending her childhood in Leakey.

On July 10, 1965, Joyce married Jim Herndon in Leakey. She attended Southwest Texas Junior College and embarked on a successful career in agricultural...

Eufemia L. Gutierrez

Eufemia L. Gutierrez

Nov 17, 2025

Eufemia L. Gutierrez, 93, of Sabinal, Texas passed away on November 17, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on September 3, 1932, San Ysidro, Mexico to Refugia (Rubio) and Genaro Leija.

She married Eulalio Gutierrez, Sr. on November 16, 1968.

She is survived by three daughters, San Juanita Gutierrez of Sabinal, Sylvia Strickland of Atlanta, Georgia and Veronica Fields of Lake in...

Yolanda M. Larralde

Yolanda M. Larralde

Nov 15, 2025

Yolanda M. Larralde, 67, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on November 15, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

She was born on April 2, 1958, in Lubbock, Texas to Juanita (Zuniga) and Teodoro Moreno.

She married Pablo Larralde, Jr. on March 19, 1973, in Uvalde, Texas.

She is survived by her husband Pablo Larralde, Jr. of Uvalde; two daughters, Raquel Olivarez, and husband, Andy...

Elizabeth "Beth" Larner

Elizabeth "Beth" Larner

Nov 14, 2025

Elizabeth Kay “Beth” Kugler Larner, age 76, passed away on November 14th, 2025, in Schertz, Texas.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Uvalde, Texas. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Mission Park North in San Antonio.

She was born on December 14th, 1948, in Galveston, Texas, to Robert...

Geronimo Hidalgo

Geronimo Hidalgo

Nov 10, 2025

Geronimo “Jerry” Y. Hidalgo, Jr. Uvalde, Texas passed away on November 10, 2025, at Stone Oak Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on May 1, 1942, in Lemore, California to (mother’s name) and Geronimo Hidalgo Sr.

He married Mary Elva Rodriguez on December 30, 1965, in Uvalde, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years of Uvalde; daughter,...

Juan G. Sanchez

Juan G. Sanchez

Nov 9, 2025

Juan G. Sanchez, 66, of Uvalde, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on March 28, 1959, in Michoacán, Mexico, to Agueda Garibay and Ramiro Sanchez.

Juan married Maria Carla Trujillo on December 12, 1982, in Santa Ana, California. Together, they built a loving family and shared 43 beautiful years of marriage.

He is survived by his...

Nancy S. Kramer

Nancy S. Kramer

Nov 7, 2025

Nancy Ellen Sparks Kramer, 77, of San Antonio, died on November 7, 2025.

Services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Knippa, Texas, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Burial to follow at Knippa Cemetery. A reception will be held immediately following at the Fellowship Hall at the Lutheran Church at 3:00 p.m.

Nancy dedicated her life to her...

M.L. "Fritz" Coleman

M.L. "Fritz" Coleman

Nov 5, 2025

M.L. “Fritz” Coleman was truly one of a kind. On November 5, 2025, his work on earth was done, and he is now rejoicing with his many family and friends in the presence of his Heavenly Father.

Fritz was born on the Cross S Ranch in Crystal City, Texas, on January 20, 1932, to Henrietta Goodson Brucks and Mike Leonard Coleman....

Randy Lee Wiekamp

Randy Lee Wiekamp

Nov 2, 2025

Randy Lee Wiekamp, 67, of Utopia, Texas passed away on November 2, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Randy was born on August 1, 1958, in Watertown, South Dakota to Verda (Vanderzee) and Edward Wiekamp.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in...

Cleto Martinez

Cleto Martinez

Oct 30, 2025

Cleto Martinez, Jr., 78, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, Texas passed away on October 30, 2025, at Mesa Vista Health Center in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on December 21, 1946, in Carrizo Springs, Texas to Luisa (Mendoza) and Cleto Martinez, Sr.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 pm with a service...

Aurora "Mamie" C. Muniz

Aurora "Mamie" C. Muniz

Oct 30, 2025

Aurora “Mamie” Muñiz of Uvalde, Texas, entered eternal rest on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5, 1943, in Uvalde, TX, the fourth of ten children.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 2 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  

A Mass of Christian burial will be...

Elmer Lee Underwood

Elmer Lee Underwood

Oct 29, 2025

Elmer Lee Underwood, 85, of Concan, Texas gained his wings on October 29, 2025.

Preceding him in death are his mother and father, Lou Emma Dawson Underwood Wallace and Isaac Noah Underwood; two sons, William Elmer (Bill) and Michael Noah Underwood; one grandson, Jason Underwood; three sisters, Ina, Ocie, Trula; and one brother, Foster Addair.Those left to cherish his memory are...

Phillip Moya

Phillip Moya

Oct 27, 2025

Felipe (Phillip) Moya Was born on December 8, 1959, in Mathis, Texas and passed away on October 27, 2025 in San Antonio.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Guadalupe Moya and maternal grandparents, Simon and Josefina Moya, and uncles, Juan B. Jalomo & Juan Ramos.

Phillip is survived by his daughter Phyllis Ann Moya, and his only grandchild, Olivia. He...

Ernst Martin Graw

Ernst Martin Graw

Oct 27, 2025

Ernst Martin Graw, born on June 17, 1938, in Crystal City, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Plano, Texas. He leaves behind a legacy that extends well beyond his years.

As a dedicated educator and music director, Ernst enjoyed a rewarding career that spanned several decades. His journey began at Van Horn, where he undertook his first job as...

Russell Dean Chaney

Russell Dean Chaney

Oct 26, 2025

Russell Dean Chaney, of Utopia Texas , passed away on October 26, 2025 peacefully at his residence at the age of 64. He was born on September 23, 1961 in Waco, Texas to Charles Linson Chaney and Naoma Sue Wolff.

He married his high school sweetheart Uphie Virginia Wern on September 26, 1980 in Texas City, Texas. They were married for...

Laura June Coggins

Laura June Coggins

Oct 22, 2025

Laura June was the daughter of John Worley Hatley and Arah Bell Hatley. She was born February 17th, 1936, in Uvalde Tx. and passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 2025.Laura attended Uvalde High School where she met and married Edsel Hicks in 1952. Laura and Edsel had 3 children (Jamie, Cathy, and Shirley) Laura enjoyed all sports and was instrumental...

Charlie E. Massey, Jr.

Charlie E. Massey, Jr.

Oct 21, 2025

Charlie E. Massey, Jr., a revered member of the Uvalde community, passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 14, 1952, in Uvalde, Texas to Charlie Massey Sr. and Mildred Hoisington Massey. Charlie lived a life characterized by his deep-rooted ties to his hometown and his unwavering commitment to his family. Charlie married Charlene...

Norman Haskell Stutte

Norman Haskell Stutte

Oct 20, 2025

Norman H. Stutte was born in Uvalde, Texas December 19,1937 to Vernon and Saburnia Stutte. He graduated from Uvalde High school in 1956 and excelled in sports and academics. He attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1960. He married his childhood sweetheart Geraldine Caddel Stutte in 1958. He is survived by one daughter, Jan...