Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Mary Rosario Garcia

Mary Rosario Garcia

Oct 23, 2026

Mary Rosario Garcia, 84, a beloved family matriarch and longtime member of the Uvalde community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her devoted family, on October 23, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on July 19, 1942, in Uvalde, Texas.

Strong, caring, and vibrant, Mary devoted her life to her family. One of thirteen siblings, she helped care for the...

Jane Ann Barnes

Jane Ann Barnes

Oct 21, 2026

Jane Ann Barnes of Uvalde passed away on October 21, 2026, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 24, 1934, in Quemado, Texas to June (Hawkins) and Alson Black.

She married Ennis Lee Barnes on July 29, 1950.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Trees and husband, Gaylon, Renee Potter and husband, Chris all of Uvalde, and Peggy...

Rebecca Ann Gonzales

Rebecca Ann Gonzales

Oct 20, 2026

Rebecca Ann Gonzales, 74, of Uvalde passed away on October 20, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on August 11, 1952, in Uvalde, Texas to Elida (Lara) and Jacinto M. Gonzales.

She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Marie Aguilar and husband, Angel Arroyo Valerio and Rose Marie Gonzales all of Uvalde; three sisters, Sylvia Fernandez, Rosemary Gonzales and companion, Pablo...

Judy Kay Neely

Judy Kay Neely

Oct 13, 2026

Judy Kay Welch Neely, 75, of Sealy, Texas passed away on October 13, 2026, at Houston Methodist Hospital.

She was born April 30, 1951, in Uvalde, Texas to Mary Josephine (Hardin) and Roy Elwood Welch.

She married Jeff Neely on June 28, 2006, in Kona, Hawaii.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Neely of Sealy; daughter, Valerie Dupas and husband, Jared of...

Harry O'neal Watkins M.D.

Harry O'neal Watkins M.D.

Oct 11, 2026

Harry O. Watkins, MD, beloved surgeon and lifelong resident of Uvalde, died at his home on Oct. 11, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born June 6, 1936 in Uvalde.

Watkins graduated from Uvalde High School in 1953 before attending Southwestern University in Georgetown where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry in 1957. He also earned...

Pablo R. Larralde

Pablo R. Larralde

Oct 11, 2026

Pablo R. Larralde, Jr. of Uvalde, Texas passed away on Oct. 11, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

He was born on March 5, 1956, in Bishop, Texas to Tomasa (Reyes) and Pablo Larralde, Sr.

He is survived by two daughters, Rachel Larralde and Diana Larralde both of Uvalde; three sons, Pablo Larralde, III and wife, Tanya, Ruben Larralde, and Israel...

Wayne Cameron Dennis

Wayne Cameron Dennis

Oct 10, 2026

Wayne Cameron Dennis age 66, was born July 25, 1960 in Crystal City, Texas and passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026. He was the son of Earl Cameron and Pernia Elizabeth Dennis.

He attended both the Crystal City Public School and then later the Crystal Community School at the First Baptist Church of Crystal City. Wayne graduated from Uvalde High...

Marion E. Bingham

Marion E. Bingham

Oct 10, 2026

Marion Elaine Bingham went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2026 at her residence surrounded by family.

She was born on March 11, 1945 to Marion Harold and Betty Ann Bingham in Uvalde, Texas.

During her childhood she moved all over the United States due to her father’s profession. Shortly after high school she briefly pursued a Nursing...

Rodolfo G. Tristan

Rodolfo G. Tristan

Oct 3, 2026

Rodolfo G. Tristan, Jr., 80, of Sabinal, Texas passed away on October 3, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

He was born on February 20, 1946, in Sabinal, Texas to Virginia (Gomez) and Rodolfo R. Tristan.

Rodolfo Tristan, known to many as Rudy or Fito, was a proud United States Marine Corps Captain who will be remembered for his dedication to his country,...

Maria Nelia Salazar

Maria Nelia Salazar

Sep 27, 2026

Maria Nelia Salazar, 81, of La Pryor passed away on September 27, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on December 5, 1944, in La Pryor, Texas to Sara (Flores) and Jose B. Rodriguez.

Maria dedicated more than 28 years of her life to working at Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company where she worked until her retirement. She found joy in music, sewing, dancing,...

Esperanza V. Olvedo

Esperanza V. Olvedo

Sep 26, 2026

Esperanza V. Olvedo, 92, of Uvalde, passed away on September 26, 2026, at her home.

She was born on August 18, 1934,to Maria (Prado) and Tomas Vasquez.

She is survived by daughter, Diana Karau and husband, Kyle of Uvalde; sons, Robert and wife, Fina Olvedo of Crystal City, Joe and wife, Rosario Olvedo of Uvalde, Richard and wife, Lucy Olvedo of Uvalde,...

Ruth Laverne Simons

Ruth Laverne Simons

Sep 22, 2026

Ruth Laverne Simons, 95, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on September 22, 2026, at the Veranda Senior Living in Uvalde.

She was born on August 27, 1931, in Temple, Texas to Velma (Sophronie) and Edgar Russell Webb.

She married James W. Simons on May 13, 1949, in New Gulf, Texas.

She is survived by her three grandchildren, Sheila Simons, James Robert Simons and...

Alberto Maldonado Barrios

Alberto Maldonado Barrios

Sep 21, 2026

Alberto Maldonado Barrios, 70, of Uvalde, Texas passed away at his home on Monday, September 21, 2026.

He was born on Sunday, March 11, 1956 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital to Teresa Maldonado and Alejandro Barrios.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years Janie Diaz Barrios; sons Robert Barrios of Austin, Texas; and Marcos Alejandro Barrios of Conroe, Texas; sisters Maribel...

Paula Christine Gilleland

Paula Christine Gilleland

Sep 21, 2026

Paula Christine Gilleland, 78, of Sabinal, Texas passed away on September 21, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born on July 9, 1948, in Uvalde, Texas to Roberta (Hobbs) and Paul Irvin Gass Sr.

She married Leslie Gilleland on September 21, 1968, in Sabinal, Texas.

She retired after a fulfilling career as a phlebotomist. In her free time, she...

Manuel Santos Quijano

Manuel Santos Quijano

Sep 16, 2026

Manuel Santos Quijano, 99, of Uvalde passed away on June 17, 1927, at his residence.

He was born on June 17, 1927, in Owosso, Michigan to Refugia (Santos) and Jose Quijano.

He is survived by five daughters, Refugia Vasquez and husband, Robert, Mary Padilla and husband, Fermin all of Uvalde; Rosie Martinez, Sandra Swartz and husband, Kenneth, and Angie Garcia all of...

Louise Burks Frizzell

Louise Burks Frizzell

Sep 12, 2026

Mary Louise Burks Frizzell passed away on 9/12/26 in Uvalde after a very long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in San Antonio, Texas to Hazel Louise Meyers and Jack Eugene Burks, Jr. on 11/8/43. She and her twin sister, Jean, were later adopted by Lillie Secrest and Jack Burks.

Lou always loved dancing. In high school, she and her...

Artemio Rodriguez

Artemio Rodriguez

Sep 8, 2026

Artemio (Temio) F. Rodriguez, 74, of Uvalde passed away on September 8, 2026 at his residence.

Born on June 10, 1952, in La Pryor, Texas, Artemio was the beloved son of Sara Flores and Jose B. Rodriguez. Growing up, he was a quiet boy who loved baseball. He loved to fish, bar-b-que, and worked from a very young age as a...

Joan Falkenberg

Joan Falkenberg

Sep 7, 2026

Joan Falkenberg, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on September 7, 2026, in San Antonio at the age of 76. She was born on August 10, 1950, in Uvalde, Texas, to Wilfred and Barbara (Davenport) Falkenberg.She graduated from Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, and later attended Saint Mary’s University, where she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Geology....

Lidia Sotelo

Lidia Sotelo

Sep 3, 2026

Lidia Sotelo, 77, of Uvalde passed away on September 3, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 25, 1949, in Uvalde to Celia (Fuentes) and Clemente Sotelo.

She is survived by two sons, Rodrigo Rodriguez and Benito Rodriguez, both of Uvalde; sister, Margarita Colon of Uvalde; two brothers, Clemente Sotelo Jr., and wife, Marta and Rojelio Sotelo all of...

John Robert Sing III

John Robert Sing III

Sep 1, 2026

John Robert Sing III, 75, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.He was born August 15, 1951, in San Antonio to John Sing Jr. and Mary Eula Petty. 

He married Susan Flores on Oct 15, 2012, in Pearsall, Texas. John and Susan were together for 20 Years.

John worked as a diesel mechanic and was known to...