Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Rose Rangel

Rose Rangel

Jul 6, 2014

Rose Marie Rangel of Uvalde passed away at Vista Hospice in San Antonio on July 6, 2014 at the age of 56. She was born on January 8, 1958 to Jose and Estella Sepeda Nevarez. She is survived by her sons Hermilo Rangel III and wife Jennifer, Randy Rangel, Rudy Hinojosa and Robbie Hinojosa and companion Samantha Mendoza all...

Frank Scott

Frank Scott

Jul 6, 2014

James Franklin Frank Scott of Uvalde passed away on July 6, 2014 in San Antonio at the age of 84. He was born on March 2, 1930 in Uvalde to James William Willie Scott and Lily Ann Mitchell Scott. He married Eva Lucille Field on May 24, 1952 in Uvalde. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2014....

Herbert Toombs Jr.

Herbert Toombs Jr.

Jul 4, 2014

Herbert Edgar Lawrence Herby Toombs, Jr., flyboy, rancher, farmer, outdoorsman, husband and father, died July 4, 2014, at his home in Uvalde at the age of 90. He was born Dec. 1, 1923 to Ethel Lee and H.E.L. Toombs as the eldest grandchild of Texas oil tycoon T.P. Lee. As a child, he spent his free time in a...

Wylie Walden

Wylie Walden

Jul 4, 2014

Wylie Walden Sam to many of his old friends, Coach Walden to many, and Papa or Papa Wylie to his children and nieces and nephews took his last breath after a very short battle with pneumonia on July 4th, 2014, at the age of 82 years old. A graveside service will be heldThursday, July 10th, at 10:30 a.m. ,...

Clara Zamora

Clara Zamora

Jul 1, 2014

Clara Hernandez Zamora of Uvalde passed away on July 1, 2014 at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde at the age of 42. She was born on April 15, 1972 in Taft, Texas to Albert and Dalia Gutierrez Hernandez. She is survived by her son Adan Zamora daughter, Alyssandra Zamora both of San Antonio brothers, Albert Hernandez and wife Monica...

Jerald Hawkes

Jerald Hawkes

Jun 30, 2014

Jerald John Mike Hawkes passed away at his residence in Sabinal on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the age of 86. Jerald became known as Mike at age four when an uncle said Jerald John was too fancy a name for a little boy and called him Mike and the nickname stuck. Mike was born on December 23, 1927...

Warren Gourley

Warren Gourley

Jun 29, 2014

Warren Edward Eb Gourley of Uvalde passed away on June 29, 2014 at his residence at the age of 80. He was born on February 14, 1934 in Blanco, TX to Buck and Lilly Jonas Gourley. He is survived by twins, Kate Glasscock and husband, Riggin and Toby Gourley, all of Uvalde five sisters, Dorothy Tropy Carolyn Milam Pam...

Clinton Irby

Clinton Irby

Jun 28, 2014

Clinton Dean Irby was born in San Antonio, Texas, on January 7, 1933, to Joseph Herman Irby and Frieda Zenner Irby. He died in his residence of 40 years on Friday, June 27, 2014, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Clint spent an adventurous childhood in the days before TV and wifi roaming his neighborhood and...

Rodolfo Luna, Sr.

Rodolfo Luna, Sr.

Jun 28, 2014

Rodolfo F. Luna, Sr. of Uvalde passed away at his residence at the age of 77. He was born on October 15, 1936 in San Angelo, TX to Pedro Luna, Sr. and Julia Flores Luna. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Luna of Uvalde three daughters, Stella Olivarez Esperanza Luna and Sherry Luna five sons, Rogelio Luna Arturo...

Ricky Nevarez

Ricky Nevarez

Jun 26, 2014

Ricky Nevarez of La Pryor passed away on June 26, 2014 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston at the age of 37. He was born on October 11, 1976 in Carrizo Springs. He married Raquel Salazar in La Pryor on March 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 13 years of La Pryor parents, Oscar and Martha...

Minerva Diaz

Minerva Diaz

Jun 24, 2014

Minerva O. Diaz of Sabinal passed away at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio on June 24, 2014 at the age of 55. She was born on December 28, 1958 in Eagle Pass to Eulalio and Olivia Ortegon Diaz. She is survived by her sons, Martin Corey Villasana and wife Carrie and Robert Villasana Jr. and wife Marie all...

Sarabelle Sutton

Sarabelle Sutton

Jun 23, 2014

Sarabelle Sutton always considered herself very fortunate to have grown up in Uvalde. Her family was one of the first pioneering families in the area. She was born September 6, 1922 in Uvalde to Joe G. and Mary Constance Smyth. She attended Uvalde schools and was the valedictorian of her graduating class in 1940. She graduated from Baylor University...

Arturo Reyes

Arturo Reyes

Jun 20, 2014

Arturo C. Reyes of Uvalde passed away on June 20, 2014 in San Antonio at the age of 66. He was born on October 4, 1947 in Alice, TX to Jose and Evangelina Cuellar Reyes. He married Irene Moreno in Uvalde on December 23, 1978. He is survived by his wife of 35 years two daughters, Claudia Zimmermann and...

Alfredo Torres

Alfredo Torres

Jun 20, 2014

Alfredo Torres of Batesville passed away on June 20, 2014 in Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 59. He was born on February 3, 1955 in Batesville to Esteban and Severa Flores Torres. He is survived by his mother, Severa Torres of Houston daughter, Susana Torres of Uvalde son, Isaul Torres and wife, Vanessa Galindo of Batesville four...

Norma Rangel

Norma Rangel

Jun 17, 2014

Norma Rangel of La Pryor passed away at her residence in La Pryor on June 17, 2014 at the age of 54. She was born March 4, 1960 in Cuidad Acuna, Mexico to Hermilo and Josefina Gomez Rangel. She is survived by her mother Josefina Rangel of Uvalde, daughters Monica A. Pineda and husband Alfred, Erica Aguilar and husband...

Rebecca Gonzales

Rebecca Gonzales

Jun 16, 2014

Rebecca Chapa Gonzales of Uvalde passed away at Amistad Nursing Home on June 16, 2014 at the age of 81. She was born on January 2, 1933 in Uvalde to Reynaldo and Maria Paula Cardona Chapa. She is survived by her sisters, Noemi Mejia, Refugia Cuca Hernandez, Rachel Juarez and husband Luis Jr., and Olivia Rodriguez all of Uvalde...

Jimmy Chapoy, Sr.

Jimmy Chapoy, Sr.

Jun 16, 2014

Jimmy A. Chapoy went to be with our Lord at the age of 73. He died peacefully at home on June 16, 2014. Jimmy was born on April 12, 1941, in Uvalde to Alfred H. Chapoy and Rebecca Chapoy. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of 48 years son, Jimmy Jr. daughter, Deborah and granddaughter, Alyssa Nicole. Also...

Guadalupe Galindo

Guadalupe Galindo

Jun 11, 2014

Guadalupe Galindo of Batesville passed away at her residence in Batesville on June 11, 2014. She was born on January 1, 1958 in Uvalde to Miguel and Teofila Alcada Galindo. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Galindo and her husband Chico Delgado of Andrews, and Dayanita Torres and companion Juan Grilmaldo of Batesville, sons Mario Torres of and...

Marvin Verstuyft

Marvin Verstuyft

Jun 11, 2014

The world lost a beloved husband, father, and farmer. Marvin George Verstuyft, 74, passed away on Wednesday June 11 at his family farm in Knippa, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father George G. Verstuyft and Mother Irma Van Ovendenborger Verstuyft. Dad grew up in San Antonio, TX farming alongside his parents and brother. He started his...

Guadalupe Guzman

Guadalupe Guzman

Jun 11, 2014

Guadalupe Garcia Guzman, 64, was born October 20, 1949 in Hamlin, Texas to Thomas and Esther Guzman. He passed away June 11, 2014 in Denver City, Texas. Mr. Guzman worked as a machinist in the oil field. He was employed with Cactus Drilling, and Bull Rogers. He enjoyed his family time. He loved old cars, horses, and the Dallas...