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Dimas Canales

Dimas Canales

Jul 3, 2025

Dimas Canales was peacefully born into eternal life on July 3, 2025, age 84 years. Born in Crystal City, Texas on March 26th, 1941 to Lorenzo and Concepcion Martinez and was one of ten children.

Dimas Canales was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pablo Canales Jr., who passed away in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her...

Janice Vasquez Sanchez

Janice Vasquez Sanchez

Jun 26, 2025



Janice Vasquez Sanchez, 81, of Uvalde, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025 at home.

She was born on March 29, 1944 in Uvalde, Texas, to Amelia (Vasquez) and Jose F. Sanchez.

Janice graduated from Uvalde High School in 1962. She received an Associate of Arts from Southwest Texas Junior College in 1964, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in education...

Francisco Xavier Espinoza

Francisco Xavier Espinoza

Jun 25, 2025

Francisco Xavier Espinoza, 87, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on September 6, 1937, in Piedras Negras, Mexico to Bertha (Delgado) and Francisco Espinoza. Francisco carved out a life defined by selflessness, hard work, and an infectious sense of humor that could warm the coldest of...

Santos Villarreal

Santos Villarreal

Jun 22, 2025

Santos Lopez Villarreal, 96, of Uvalde died on June 22, 2025, at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville.

Graveside service are set at 10:30 a.m. July 10 at Shelter 5 at Fort Sam National Cemetery, where she will be interred alongside her husband.

She was born on Nov. 1, 1928, in Uvalde to Anita (Flores) and Julian Lopez.

She...

Jana Janes Jackson

Jana Janes Jackson

Jun 22, 2025

Jana Janes Jackson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, in Utopia, Texas, at the age of 74.

 Born in Uvalde, Texas, on May 8, 1951, Jana was the cherished daughter of James R. Jackson and Thelma Janes Jackson. Known affectionately as "JJ" to many, and "Nannie" to her adoring family, Jana will be...

Parker Ramzi Thompson

Parker Ramzi Thompson

Jun 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Parker Ramzi Thompson of Utopia, TX.

Born 07/06/02 , Parker lost her final fight with cancer on June 18, 2025 at 22 years old.

She is survived by the love of her life, Jeep Skelton and 5 month old son, Wayne Aron Skelton. Her mother, Amy Jones Thompson...

Hilario R. Torres III

Hilario R. Torres III

Jun 15, 2025

Hilario “Lalo” R. Torres, III, 59, of Sabinal, Texas passed away on June 15, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

He was born on November 13, 1965, in Uvalde, Texas to Herminia (Rodriguez) and Hilario Torres, Jr.

He is survived by his mother of Sabinal;...

Hector Perkins Olivarez

Hector Perkins Olivarez

Jun 15, 2025

Hector Perkins Olivarez, 73, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.

Hector was born on March 22, 1952, to Bessie (Perkins) and Frank Olivarez in Uvalde, Texas.

Hector proudly graduated from Uvalde High School before enlisting in the United States Army, where he embraced the opportunity to serve his country and...

Arturo Macias Menchaca

Arturo Macias Menchaca

Jun 12, 2025

Arturo Macias Menchaca, 62, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on June 12, 2025, at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service  at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles...

Catherine Alderson

Catherine Alderson

Jun 11, 2025

Agnes Catherine Terry Alderson passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 96. Known to everyone as Catherine, Aunt Cat, Sis, Mom, or Meemaw, she lived in Uvalde, Tx for 54 years.

Catherine was born in Rodessa, Louisiana on November 14, 1928, the 3rd of 6 children to Robert Adolphus Terry and...

Jerry Searan

Jerry Searan

Jun 8, 2025

Jerry Samuel Searan, 83, of Katy, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1941, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Floyd Crockett Searan and Madeline Marguerite Searan (Jones). Jerry was the second of four children.

A dedicated student, Jerry graduated with honors from The University of Arkansas, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical...

Wayne McCutchen

Wayne McCutchen

Jun 8, 2025

Wayne McCutchen, a dedicated husband, stepfather, and grandfather, passed away on June 8, 2025, at his residence in Uvalde, Texas. He was born on February 7, 1947, in Uvalde, Texas, where he spent his formative years before moving to Brownsville, Texas.

Wayne graduated from high school in Uvalde and pursued higher education at a local college. However, his academic journey was...

Louis J. Azopardi

Louis J. Azopardi

Jun 7, 2025

Louis Joseph Azopardi of Wimberley, formerly of Sabinal, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 7, 2025, at the age of 83.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Louis was born on February 15, 1942, in Sabinal, Texas, to Louis Joseph Azopardi, Sr. and Willa Gray Johnson.

Louis attended Sabinal public schools and played football and tennis in high school. He...

Donald Walter Ripley

Donald Walter Ripley

Jun 3, 2025

Donald Walter Ripley, 62, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on June 3, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on September 2, 1962, in Clarinda, Iowa to Joyce Eliane (Davison) and Donald “Gene” Eugene Ripley.

He married Gabriela Espinoza on August 14, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Gabriela Ripley of Uvalde; two daughters, Patti York and husband, Cody and Joni Standridge...

Tony B. Alejandro Jr. “El Tigere”

Tony B. Alejandro Jr. “El Tigere”

May 30, 2025

Tony B. Alejandro Jr. “El Tigere”, 63, of Sabinal, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on June 10, 1961 in Uvalde, Texas to Herminia (Borrego) and Antonio P. Alejandro Sr.

TB leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. He was known for his adventurous spirit...

Weston Granado

Weston Granado

May 26, 2025

With hearts heavy yet filled with love, we share the news of the passing of Weston Granado, who was born sleeping on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11:34 AM, in Christus Children's Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. His brief moment in this world touched all of our hearts and left an indelible imprint on the lives of his family.

Weston is...

Dolores Gee McCurley

Dolores Gee McCurley

May 25, 2025

Dolores G. McCurley Obituary

Dolores McCurley passed away Sunday, May 25th, at home in Uvalde, TX.

She was born in Conroe, TX on November 11th, 1934 to Lucille and John Gee. 

On December 21 , 1952 she married Robert (Bob) McCurley, and soon they were stationed in Hawaii as part of Bob's naval service. The two settled in Plano, Texas and raised their...

Patricia Kaye Elizondo

Patricia Kaye Elizondo

May 24, 2025



Patricia “Patty” Kaye Elizondo passed away at age 54 peacefully surrounded by her family during her stay at Austin’s Hospice Christopher House in Austin, TX on May 24, 2025 at 8:35am. She was born in Anne Arundel, Maryland to Glenda and Foster Hilsinger on September 25, 1970. She was married to Richard Elizondo on January 2nd, 1989 and resided in...

Alonzo D. Villarreal, Sr.

Alonzo D. Villarreal, Sr.

May 24, 2025

Alonzo De Leon Villarreal of Uvalde, TX, passed away on May 24, 2025 in Floresville, TX.

He was born and raised in Uvalde and lived here his entire life except for the last 3 years while he was in nursing home care at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville, TX.

He is survived by Santos Lopez Villarreal, his...

Cindy Jacobs

Cindy Jacobs

May 18, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Jacobs a loving mother, grandmother and wife passed away on May 18, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio, TX at the age of 61. A memorial service will be held at Rushing Estes Knowles Mortuary with burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Cindy was born in San Antonio, TX on September 25,1963 to Elizabeth Ann "Pepper" Kinzer...