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James G. Davis

James G. Davis

Jan 13, 2024

 

James G. Davis Jr., 80, of Sabinal passed away on January 13, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

He was born May 14, 1943, in Sabinal, Texas to Antonia (Gomez) and James A. Davis.

He married Hilda Esquivel on March 1, 1964 in Sabinal, Texas.

He is survived by three daughters, Kelly Gomez and husband, Jose of Castroville, Shelly Casey and husband,...

Debbie Cuellar Flores

Debbie Cuellar Flores

Jan 10, 2024

 

Debbie Cuellar Flores, 47, of Uvalde passed away on January 10, 2024, at her residence. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at Hillcrest...

Wilta Jean Reeves

Wilta Jean Reeves

Jan 9, 2024

 

Wilta Jean Reeves, 81, of Uvalde died Jan. 9, 2024 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held on January 12, at 10 am at Hillcrest Cemetery.

She was born on February 4, 1942, in Alice, Texas to Kate Frances (Owens) Whitman and William A. “Bill” Whitman.

She married Charles Lee Reeves on November 24, 1962, in Robstown, Texas.

She loved mission work...

Ruben Helmuth Klaevemann

Ruben Helmuth Klaevemann

Jan 9, 2024

  Ruben Helmuth Klaevemann of Uvalde, Texas passed away on January 9, 2024, in Uvalde at the age of 91. He was born on July 16, 1932, Orange Grove, Texas to Helmuth G. Klaevemann and Hedwig (Hattie) Schuldt.

He married Wilma Joyce Pool, November 22, 1962, in Mission, Texas. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the St....

Carolina M. Lara

Carolina M. Lara

Jan 9, 2024

 

Carolina M. Lara, 87, of Uvalde passed away on January 9, 2024, in Rocksprings, Texas.

She was born on August 14, 1936, in Uvalde to Ruperta (Morales) and Ignacio Maldonado.

She married Lorenzo M. Lara on April 16, 1961.

She is survived by four daughters, Ana Benavidez and husband, Arnulfo of Rocksprings, Leticia Lara, Lucy Lee Lara, and Louella...

Rufina Marin Ramos

Rufina Marin Ramos

Jan 5, 2024

Rufina Marín Ramos 95, of Uvalde, formerly of Midland, Texas, died on Jan 5, 2024, at her residence, surrounded with love in the company of her family.

Visitation will be held on Jan. 10, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 11...

Altagracia L. Angeles

Altagracia L. Angeles

Dec 30, 2023

 

Altagracia (Grace) Leal Angeles, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on December 30, 2023 in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 89. She was born on August 20, 1934 in Blewett, Texas to Anselma (Velasquez) and Mateo Leal.

She is survived by her husband, Jose Luis Angeles of Uvalde; son, Luis Javier Angeles and wife Christina Angeles of Round Rock,...

Vernon Darrell Maddoux

Vernon Darrell Maddoux

Dec 29, 2023

Vernon Darrell Maddoux, age 78, passed away on Friday December 29, 2023 at Northeast Methodist Hospital in Live Oak, Texas. He was born on November 19, 1945 in San Angelo to Bill and Jimmie Lou Maddoux.Vernon is now reunited with his parents, Bill and Jimmie Lou; his sister, Charlotte Davenport and his brother in law, Lew Davenport II.Vernon's life was...

Rodolfo Uriegas

Rodolfo Uriegas

Dec 28, 2023

 

Rodolfo “Rolé”  Zepeda Uriegas, 88, entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, December 28, 2023 into our Lords loving arms and into the awaiting arms of his beloved Carmen, who was anxiously awaiting his presence.

He was born February 26, 1935 in Uvalde to Maximina (Zepeda) and Refugio Uriegas.

He was a US Army veteran, who served his country...

Victor Ramirez

Victor Ramirez

Dec 26, 2023

 

Victor Ramirez, 72, of Sabinal passed away on December 26, 2023, at his residence. 

He was born on February 3, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas to Maria (Trevino) and Jose Francisco Ramirez.

He was a proud Marine veteran that served in the Vietnam War.  He attended Texas A&M in Corpus Christi and Lamar University in Beaumont. He loved to saltwater...

Isabel O. Contreras

Isabel O. Contreras

Dec 24, 2023

 

 

With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Isabel O. Contreras. At the age of 92, Isabel peacefully departed from this world on December 24, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of his family in the embrace of his Sabinal home.

Born on November 29, 1931, in Sabinal,...

Maria D. Castanon

Maria D. Castanon

Dec 24, 2023

 

Maria D. Castanon, 68, of Sabinal passed away on December 24, 2023, at her residence. 

She was born on March 7, 1955, in Villa Nueva Zacatecas, Mexico to Maria Concepcion (Moreno) and Gillermo Aguayo Escobedo. 

She married Jose Manuel Castanon on May 29, 1975, in Villa Nueva, Zacatecas. 

She is survived by her husband of Sabinal; daughter, Sandra Castanon...

Robert Dale Bukoviny

Robert Dale Bukoviny

Dec 18, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Dale Bukoviny, 80, of Del Rio, Tx, formerly of Uvalde, died on December 18, 2023 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

He was born on September 20, 1943 in Uvalde, Texas to Joseph Julius Bukoviny and Connie Ruth (Norrid) Bukoviny. 

Bob grew up and attended his school days in Uvalde. He was a proud member of a group...

Kathryn Lois Rhodes

Kathryn Lois Rhodes

Dec 18, 2023

 

Kathryn Lois Rhodes, 91, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2023 at 214 Martin Street in Uvalde, Texas.

She was born on September 20, 1932, to Alma Lee (Bostic) and Youngs O. Coleman in Uvalde, Texas.  As a child during the Great Depression and WWII she developed a keen sense of perseverance, money management and appreciation for...

Ronald Turner

Ronald Turner

Dec 17, 2023

 

Ronald Turner, 72, of Uvalde passed away on December 17, 2023, at Metro Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.

A memorial service will be held on January 21, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

He was born on June 27, 1951, in Hollandale, Mississippi to Gladys (Colleen) and Ronald Earl Turner. 

He married Guadalupe Castro on May 15, 1997,...

George Brown

George Brown

Dec 17, 2023

 

George Brown, 80, of Uvalde passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home in the presence of loved ones.  He was born on January 28, 1943, in Uvalde, Texas to Susie Lee (Trees) and Lon Ellis Brown.

George married Frances Sutherland, of Uvalde, on April 10, 1959. They shared 64 years of life together.

He is survived...

Frances Coward

Frances Coward

Dec 15, 2023

 

Frances Coward, 95, of Sabinal passed away on December 15, 2023, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. 

She was born in Rocksprings, Texas on May 30, 1928.

Frances and her husband, Aldon retired in Sabinal, Texas where they lived the remainder of their lives.  Known to many as “Mama Frances”, she could often be found walking her dog in the park,...

Marjorie Etta Ruark

Marjorie Etta Ruark

Dec 15, 2023

Marjorie Ruark, 98, of Uvalde passed away on December 15, 2023, at her residence. 

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery.  

She was born on August 24, 1925, in Ashland Illinois. 

She married William Ruark on September 8, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky. 

She is survived by her daughter, Sue...

Jessie Howard

Jessie Howard

Dec 11, 2023

 

Jessie David Howard, a coach and rancher of Sabinal, Texas passed away on December 11, 2023 at the age of 90. Born February 24, 1933 in Concan, Texas to Mary Elizabeth Coleman Howard and Jessie S. Howard. He attended Sabinal High School where he participated in everything from FFA, basketball and football under Coach Ralph Curtis. His love of sports lead him to a lifetime...

Jolene Keeney

Jolene Keeney

Dec 10, 2023

 

Jolene Keeney, 82, of Uvalde, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 10, 2023.

Jolene was born on May 20, 1941, in Crystal City to Elmer and Josephine Petty. She was the 5th born of 14 children and helped care for numerous younger brothers and sisters.

Jolene met her beloved Stanley on a blind date...