Recent Obituaries

Dec 27, 2022

Jose H. Olvera was called into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 71 at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio.

Jose was born in Uvalde on February 3, 1951 to the late Jose L. and Margarita Hernandez Olvera.

Jose was a devoted Husband, Father, and Grampy. He...

Dec 25, 2022

Alexander “Sandy” H. Sheffield III, 85, of Utopia, died on December 25, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on April 26, 1937, in Houston to Ida Pearl (Spates) and Alexander “Sandy” Sheffield, Jr.

He married Garnet Harsey on July 21, 1984, in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 38...

Dec 23, 2022

Mary Isaiz of New Braunfels, Texas formerly of Uvalde passed away on December 23, 2022 at her residence at the age of 59.

Mary was born on June 6, 1963 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Enrique and Maria(Hernandez) Velasquez, Sr.

She is survived by her husband, Antonio "Tony" Isaiz of New braunfels, daughters; Amanda Isaiz and...

Dec 21, 2022

Lilia R. Saiz of Uvalde, Texas passed away on Wednesday December 21, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 74.

She was born on December 8, 1948, in Stockton, California to Soila (Samora) and Tomas Rodriguez.

She married Santiago L. Saiz Sr. on April 1998.

She loved to cook, bake, watch the...

Dec 20, 2022

Richard David Hatch III, age 83, a long time resident of Aransas Pass, Texas and recent resident of Montell, Texas died on December 20, 2022 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas.  The family will have a private memorial service at a date and location to be announced in the future.

Rushing Estes Knowles Funeral Home and...

Dec 19, 2022

Richard Zamora was a family man who found his greatest joy in his family and faith. He was born in Uvalde, Texas on December 3, 1944, and lived his entire life mostly in Texas. He died In McKinney TX at the age of 78 on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 51 years and his children....

Dec 16, 2022

Janet Marie Scott of Uvalde passed away on December 16, 2022, at Vitas Hospice in San Antonio at the age of 84.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Oaks in Del...

Dec 15, 2022

Raquel Chavez Hernandez of Uvalde passed away on December 15, 2022 at Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 70.

She was born on December 24, 1951 in Uvalde to Clementina (Molina) and Luz Chavez.

She married Ruben Hernandez on April 18, 1973 in San Jose, California.

She is survived...

Dec 14, 2022

Maria De La Luz Esquibel of La Pryor passed away on December 14, 2022 at her home in La Pryor at the age of 79.

She was born on September 13, 1943 in Pharr, Texas to Paula (Pruneda) and Eduardo Gomez.

She married Tomas Esquibel on February 6, 1965 in Elgin, Ill.

She...

Dec 13, 2022

Louis Manuel Acosta of Uvalde passed away on December 13, 2022, at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 74.

He was born on November 29, 1948, in Sonora, Texas to Remedios (Garza) and David Acosta.

He married Rebecca Jaquez on May 18, 1994, in Uvalde.

He is survived by...

Dec 13, 2022

WILLIAM KENNETH POWELL was a man with deep roots in Texas and deep spiritual roots in his Christian faith. He was born in Crystal City, Texas on April 4, 1938, and lived his entire life in Texas. He died at home in San Antonio on December 13, 2022, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving wife and...

Dec 10, 2022

Mary Jean Alley of Carrizo Springs, passed away on December 10 at Uvalde Memorial at the age of 75. She was born on November 28, 1948, to Lee Roy and Gladyne (Davis) Alley in Uvalde, Texas

Mary Jean was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James L. Alley; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Alley.

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Dec 8, 2022

Vola Gene Bridges, of San Antonio TX, passed away on December 8th, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born in Fort Worth TX to Joseph Stephens and Flossie “Marie” Stephens (nee Welborn).  Vola was married to Ted Bridges, who preceded her in death.

Anyone who knows Vola knows she loved going on cruises, collecting turtles,...

Dec 8, 2022

Mrs. Emma McHazlett of La Pryor passed away December 8, 2022 in Uvalde at the age of 93. Emma was born on February 21, 1929 to Jesus and Paulita (Gonzales) Martinez in La Pryor, Texas. She married Matthew Gonzales McHazlett on June 15, 1944. Emma was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. McHazlett is survived by her sister...

Dec 5, 2022

Refugia Guadalupe Uriegas Talavera of Uvalde passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022, at Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 93.

She was born on May 8, 1929, in Uvalde to Maximina (Zepeda) and Refugio Ramos Uriegas.

She married Manuel Alfonso Talavera on December 18, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde.

Dec 3, 2022

December 3, 2022 my mom, Peaches passed away on December 3, 2022 in Sugar Land, Texas at the age of 96 where she had resided in Missouri City and Sugar Land since 2015.

Visitation will begin on Friday December 9 at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  A chapel service will be held Saturday, December 10 at the Rushing...

Dec 3, 2022

Felipa Puente Saiz of Knippa, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the age of 74.

Felipa was born on September 27, 1948, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Antonio V. and Alicia (Navejar) Puente of Crystal City.

She married Israel L. Saiz on July 23, 1994, in...

Dec 3, 2022

Mary Ann Hobart of Sabinal passed away on December 3, 2022 at Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 92. She was born on August 19, 1930 in Sabinal, Texas to Cecil and Lola Arnim. She is survived by her son; David Bailey of Sabinal, Texas; her brother; Dr. Cecil Arnim, Jr. and wife, Mary Ann...

Dec 2, 2022

Doroteo C. Flores, 81, of Uvalde, Texas gained his wings and left to meet our Lord.  He passed on Friday, December 02, 2022, and is preceded in death by his sons Oscar Javier and David Flores.

He leaves behind his faithful wife of 59 years, Bertha G. Flores and numerous children.  Sons, Ricardo Flores and wife Esther, of San...

Dec 2, 2022

Cipriana Ramirez of Uvalde passed away on December 2, 2022 at Texas Vista Medical Center.  She was born on October 13, 1944 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas to Celia (Torres) and Gregorio Soto.

She is survived by her daughters, Maria Adriana Cortez, Maristel Ramirez both of Brownsville and Maricelia Aranda of Uvalde; sons, Gregorio Ramirez of Brownsville and Jesus...