Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rosa Lopez
Dec 7, 2023
Rosa Leal Lopez, 76, of Uvalde passed away on December 7, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on May 12, 1947, in Brackettville, Texas to Carolina (Sanchez) and Estevan Leal.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, Dec 17 at 2 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on...
Dolores Garcia
Dec 5, 2023
Dolores Mojica Garcia, 87, of Uvalde passed away on December 5, 2023, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 19, 1936, in Crystal City, Texas to Francisca (Mata) and Manuel Mojica.
She is survived by her three daughters, Maria De La Luz Briseno, Martina Alvarez, and Maria Elisa Martinez; five sons, Gilbert Garcia, Jr. and wife, Bertha, Juan...
James Levi Everett
Dec 3, 2023
James Levi Everett of Uvalde, Texas passed away on December 3, 2023 at the age of 86. He was born on April 18, 1937 in Uvalde to Oliver Floyd Everett and Winnie Faye Miller.
James married Barbara Ann Shaw on August 11, 1957 in Uvalde, TX.
He went to school in Uvalde and graduated in 1957....
Olivia Hinojosa
Dec 3, 2023
Olivia Rosales Hinojosa, 83, of Uvalde passed away on December 3, 2023 At Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
She was born on February 18, 1940, in Uvalde, Texas to Josefa (Rosales) and Isaac Hinojosa.
She is survived by her daughters, Nora Martinez and husband Juan of Uvalde, Rosalva H. Gomez and companion David Suarez of Uvalde, sons;...
Josefa "Pita" R. Diaz
Dec 2, 2023
Josefa “Pita” R. Diaz, 86, of Uvalde passed away on December 2, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on February 17, 1937 in Crystal City to Josefa (Gonzales) and Miguel Rodriguez.
She married Antonio Diaz on June 12, 1993, in Crystal City.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years of Uvalde; Jesus Rodriguez and Frank Colon...