All Obituaries

R.L. Montgomery, Jr. of Uvalde passed away on July 13, 2019 at Riverview Nursing Home in Boerne at the age of 81.  He was born on October 10, 1937 in Pearsall to Arma Lynn (Zerre) and R.L. Montgomery, Sr.  He is survived by a daughter, Diane Kuykendall of Georgetown; three sons, Larry Montgomery of Knippa, Greg Montgomery of Del Rio, and R.L. Montgomery III of Victoria; sister, Melba Huffman of Tyler; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren,...

Macky Keeton of Concan, Texas passed away on July 13, 2019 at the Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Uvalde at the age of 57. He was born on May 4, 1962 in Uvalde to Freddy Mac and Norrine (Page) Keeton. He is survived by his mother of Concan, Texas; brother, Toby Lee Keeton and wife, Cindi of Seguin, Texas; sister, Terri Kim Gass of Uvalde; aunt, Corrine Scott of Uvalde; uncles, Buster Page and wife, Cindy of Sabinal, Fats Page of Sabinal; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...

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 and saw the best in everyone, and was the heart and soul that would bring her family together.  Wella was avid sports fan, she loved the Dallas Cowboys, Texas...

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.  He continued to work there after graduation until he joined the United States Air Force in the fall of 1952. During his service, including service in the...

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, Jo Nell Herndon and husband, Wilford Carter of Uvalde; son, Dr. Elmer Bryan Herndon Jr. and wife, Sherry of Uvalde; grandchildren, Jeff Herndon and wife Jeannie of Longview, Texas, Wayne Herndon and...

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 Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a Grand Knight of Columbus.  He was a volunteer at Uvalde Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was a Roadrunner with the Uvalde Chamber of Commerce. He was a...

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 and sister, Judy Shaw.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Batesville with burial to follow in...

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 years, Josephine Regino of Uvalde; daughter, Julie Regino and husband Jerry Dwayne Cardona of Uvalde; two sons, Pablo “Paul” Regino, Jr. and Rey Thomas Regino and wife...

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, Simon L. Flores III and wife Regina of Fontana, California, Santos Flores and wife Andrea of Marino Valley, California, Sidney Flores and wife Michelle of West Covina, California and Michael Flores and...

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 Roy Luna, and Frankie Cordova, all of Uvalde; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his...