Recent Obituaries
Jerry Searan
Jun 8, 2025
Jerry Samuel Searan, 83, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1941, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Floyd Crockett Searan and Madeline Marguerite Searan (Jones). Jerry was the second of four children.
A dedicated student, Jerry graduated with honors from The University of Arkansas, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical...
Wayne McCutchen
Jun 8, 2025
Wayne McCutchen, a dedicated husband, stepfather, and grandfather, passed away on June 8, 2025, at his residence in Uvalde, Texas. He was born on February 7, 1947, in Uvalde, Texas, where he spent his formative years before moving to Brownsville, Texas.
Wayne graduated from high school in Uvalde and pursued higher education at a local college. However, his academic journey was...
Donald Walter Ripley
Jun 3, 2025
Donald Walter Ripley, 62, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on June 3, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on September 2, 1962, in Clarinda, Iowa to Joyce Eliane (Davison) and Donald “Gene” Eugene Ripley.
He married Gabriela Espinoza on August 14, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Gabriela Ripley of Uvalde; two daughters, Patti York and husband, Cody and Joni Standridge...
Tony B. Alejandro Jr. “El Tigere”
May 30, 2025
Tony B. Alejandro Jr. “El Tigere”, 63, of Sabinal, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born on June 10, 1961 in Uvalde, Texas to Herminia (Borrego) and Antonio P. Alejandro Sr.
TB leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. He was known for his adventurous spirit...
Weston Granado
May 26, 2025
With hearts heavy yet filled with love, we share the news of the passing of Weston Granado, who was born sleeping on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11:34 AM, in Christus Children's Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. His brief moment in this world touched all of our hearts and left an indelible imprint on the lives of his family.
Weston is...
Dolores Gee McCurley
May 25, 2025
Dolores G. McCurley Obituary
Dolores McCurley passed away Sunday, May 25th, at home in Uvalde, TX.
She was born in Conroe, TX on November 11th, 1934 to Lucille and John Gee.
On December 21 , 1952 she married Robert (Bob) McCurley, and soon they were stationed in Hawaii as part of Bob's naval service. The two settled in Plano, Texas and raised their...
Patricia Kaye Elizondo
May 24, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Kaye Elizondo passed away at age 54 peacefully surrounded by her family during her stay at Austin’s Hospice Christopher House in Austin, TX on May 24, 2025 at 8:35am. She was born in Anne Arundel, Maryland to Glenda and Foster Hilsinger on September 25, 1970. She was married to Richard Elizondo on January 2nd, 1989 and resided in...
Alonzo D. Villarreal, Sr.
May 24, 2025
Alonzo De Leon Villarreal of Uvalde, TX, passed away on May 24, 2025 in Floresville, TX.
He was born and raised in Uvalde and lived here his entire life except for the last 3 years while he was in nursing home care at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville, TX.
He is survived by Santos Lopez Villarreal, his...
Cindy Jacobs
May 18, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Jacobs a loving mother, grandmother and wife passed away on May 18, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio, TX at the age of 61. A memorial service will be held at Rushing Estes Knowles Mortuary with burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Cindy was born in San Antonio, TX on September 25,1963 to Elizabeth Ann "Pepper" Kinzer...

David Ian Habermacher
May 18, 2025
David “Dee” Habermacher died at the age of 82 on May 18 at the Habermacher Ranch in Sabinal, Texas. Dee was born in Uvalde, Texas in January 1943 to David Habermacher Sr and Margarget Griesenbeck Habermacher. He married his wife, Caroline Davis, in October of 1965. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps following completion...
Dorothy Elizabeth Turkett
May 18, 2025
Dorothy Elizabeth (Lebo) Turkett, 73, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on May 18, 2025.
Lebo was born on May 23, 1951, in Uvalde, Texas the daughter of Merwin Anderson and Patsy Anderson (Whitehead).
Lebo graduated from Uvalde High School in 1969, and soon after began a career in banking where she remained employed four decades and retired as Senior Vice President of...
Odilia Lerma
May 14, 2025
Odilia Lerma, 94, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on May 14, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. She was born December 23, 1930, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico to Maria Castro Longoria and José Maria Longoria she was one of seven children.
She married Raúl Y. Lerma Sr. on December 30, 1951, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, shortly after they moved to Uvalde, Texas...
Eugenio C. Chapa
May 12, 2025
Eugenio C. Chapa, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 12, 1944, in Uvalde, Texas, to Reynaldo and Paula Chapa.
He married Bertha Salas in February of 1966, in Uvalde, TX.
A lifelong resident of Uvalde, Eugenio began his family in the community...
Delfina Davis Pruneda
May 12, 2025
Delfina Davis Pruneda, 91, of Uvalde, Texas formerly of Sabinal, Texas passed away on May 12, 2025, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas.
She was born on July 17, 1933, in Sabinal, Texas to Florencia (Davis) and Hilario Pruneda.
A visitation in honor of Delfina will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles...
Marcella R. Spurgeon
May 7, 2025
On May 7, 2025, Marcella Rambie Spurgeon of San Antonio passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She would have turned 91 later this month. She was born in Center Point, Tx to Marcellus Rambie and Frances Thomason Rambie.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 am to 2 p.m. with a funeral service...
Nemencio A. Dungo
May 6, 2025
Nemencio A. Dungo, 80, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on May 6, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a funeral service at 3 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
He was born on October 8, 1944, in Manila, Philippines to Emilia (De Leon) and Rosendo Dungo.
He married Remedios Ravelo...
Fernando L. Ramirez
May 3, 2025
Fernando Lopez Ramirez, 69, of Hondo, formerly of Uvalde and Crystal City, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A service will be held the same day at 6:30 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
He was born on January 16,...
Eva Mae O'Bryant
May 2, 2025
Eva Mae White Matheny O'Bryant entered eternal rest Friday, May 2, 2025.
A graveside service will be held on May 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Sabinal Cemetery.
She was born on January 6, 1927 to Yorcie Homer White and Lenna Felts White on the family farm near Sabinal. She had two siblings, Barbara Matheny and Homer White. Eva graduated...
Guadalupe Ayala
May 1, 2025
Guadalupe “Javier” AyalaGuadalupe (Javier) Ayala, 73 of Batesville, Texas passed away on Thursday May 1, 2025 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas.
Guadalupe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He didn’t have the opportunity for much formal education but that didn’t stop him from being an exceptional provider. From working in the fields for 28 years to driving...
Mary Lou Lopez Garza
Apr 28, 2025
Mary Lou (Lopez) Garza, 63, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on April 28, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A funeral service will be...