Recent Obituaries
Fredrick 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,...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Joe Emery Parker
Jan 8, 2026
Joe Emery Parker, 92, of Sabinal, Texas, passed away at his residence on January 8, 2026. Born on July 1, 1933, in Blount Springs, Alabama, he was the son of Mattie (Waiters) and Willie Henry Parker.
Joe proudly served in the military from April 17, 1951, to June 30, 1971, dedicating himself to his country with unwavering loyalty. After his service,...
Hector R. Talavera
Jan 5, 2026
Hector R. Talavera Sr., age 76, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on January 5, 2026, at Methodist Hospital Texsan in San Antonio, Texas.
Hector was born in Uvalde on December 3, 1949, to Evangelina (Uriegas) Overstreet and Carlos Talavera Jr. He was united in marriage to Elia Aguirre on September 2, 1967, and together they shared a lifetime of love, devotion,...
Evangelina Dominguez
Jan 5, 2026
Evangelina ” Vangie” Dominguez, 56, of Uvalde, passed away on January 5, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
She was born on August 13, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas to Evangelina (Cruz) and Adolfo Cruz, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 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...
Alma Cuellar Reyes
Jan 4, 2026
Alma Cuellar Reyes, 77, of Uvalde passed away on January 4, 2026, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 4 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 Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. at...
Ruby Fay Valentine
Jan 3, 2026
Ruby Fay Coleman “Honey” Valentine passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born on December 17, 1933 to Martin Barnett Coleman and Alta Fannie Coleman in Crystal City, Texas. One of ten siblings, Fay grew up in a household full of love, laughter, and joy. She graduated from Crystal City High...
Jesus Alberto Vega Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Jesus Alberto Vega, Jr., of Uvalde, was born and passed away on December 31, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio.
He is survived by his parents, Lita (Hernandez) and Jesus Alberto Vega both of Uvalde; maternal grandparents, Janie Lopez and Luis Hernandez both of Uvalde; paternal grandparents, Elida Ortega Vega of Uvalde and Jesus Jose Vega of San Antonio; maternal...
Rosa Amelia Guzman
Dec 30, 2025
Rosa Amelia Alba Guzmán de Uvalde, Texas regresó a nuestro Padre Celestial el 30 de diciembre del 2025, a los 89 años.
Rosa Amelia Alba Mauricio, la 4a de 7 hijos de Sabino Alba Cruz y Agripina Mauricio Rios, nació el 8 de diciembre de 1936 en Piedras Negras, Coahuila, México.
Ella creció en Piedras Negras y asistió a la escuela Francisco...
Ruben Reyes Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Ruben Reyes Jr., 51, of Ft. Worth, formerly of Uvalde passed away on December 27, 2025, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.
He was born on August 18, 1974, in Uvalde, to Rosemary (Arredondo) Reyes and Ruben Reyes, Sr.
Ruben enjoyed music and family gatherings and was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He attended Uvalde CISD and graduated with the...
Edwin Scheide
Dec 24, 2025
Edwin Randall “Randy” Scheide, retired owner of Main Auto Supply, Inc and County Commissioner of Precinct 1 for 32 years, peacefully passed away on Dec 24, 2025, surrounded by loving family at home following a 10 day stay at the hospital.
Randy was born on May 13, 1951, to William Henry Scheide and Dorothy “Tooter” Lamb Scheide and raised in Uvalde....
Arturo Garza Alonzo
Dec 24, 2025
Arturo Alonzo entered his heavenly home on December 24, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born in Muzquiz, Coachuila, Mexico on March 26, 1929, to Juan Hidalgo Alonzo and Socorro Garza. He married Concepcion Moreno on May 26, 1948. Arturo and Concha were married 63 years.
Arturo is survived by sons Arturo Alonzo (Janie) from Austin, Juan Alonzo (Bessie)...
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