Recent Obituaries

May 24, 2022

Maranda Gail Mathis was heavenly embraced by our Lord on May 24, 2022 at the age of 11. She was born on May 6, 2011 in Gainsville, Florida to Deanna Gornto and Brian Mathis, Jr..

Maranda had a huge loving heart.  She was sweet, smart and a shy tom boy who enjoyed being within nature and spending...

May 24, 2022

Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares was embraced by our Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 9.

Visitation for Jacklyn will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary Chapel, with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Mass will be at 2:00 PM...

May 24, 2022

Makenna Lee Elrod, 10, Left this world and was welcomed in the arms of Jesus on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas

Visitation for Makenna will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 starting at 5:00pm with a prayer service to be held at 5:30pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Uvalde.

Makenna’s life will be celebrated 10:00 AM on...

May 24, 2022

Eva Mireles was born in Dallas, Texas on March 17, 1978 and was sent home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas.

Eva was a 1996 graduate of Eagle Pass High School. Eva dedicated herself to her wonderful family and amazing students. Her hobbies included Crossfit, hiking, and spending time with...

May 24, 2022

Our Precious Layla Marie Salazar has passed away into God’s hands and gained her wings as an angel on May 24, 2022 at the age of 11.

Layla was born in Elgin, Illinois on September 19, 2010 to her parents, Vincent Salazar III (Vinnie) and Melinda Alejandro.

Layla loved dancing and singing and...

May 24, 2022

Our baby, Tess Marie Mata, 10, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Visitation for Tess will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary Chapel with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM. Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, June...

May 24, 2022

Irma Linda Garcia of Uvalde, Texas, was welcomed by our Lord and Savior while selflessly protecting her angels on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas, at the age of 48. She was born on December 11, 1973, in San Antonio, Texas to Manuel Z. Lozano and Olga Salazar.

Jose Antonio Garcia joined the love of his life...

May 24, 2022

Maite Yuleana Rodriguez of Uvalde, Texas, was given her angel wings on May 24, 2022 at the age of 10. She was born on November 17, 2011, in Uvalde, Texas to Ana Isabel and Adrean Rodriguez.

Maite was a sweet girl and those who know and loved her were blessed with her kind, ambitious, friendly and sweet...

May 22, 2022

Robert (Bob) Copenhaver beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and extraordinary outdoorsman went to meet his heavenly father on May 22, 2022.  Bob was born in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 23, 1933 to Melvin Lee and Ida Mae Copenhaver.  He attended La Pryor High School where he played 6-man football.  He met his beautiful wife, Janet, on a...

May 22, 2022

Linda Molina of Del Rio, formerly of Uvalde, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 63.

She was born on March 24,1959, in Uvalde, Texas to Cayetano Flores and Leonor Gomez.

Linda is survived by her husband, Cristobal Molina of Del Rio; sons, Christopher...

May 17, 2022

Eli M. Valdez of Uvalde passed away on May 17, 2022, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 59.

He was born on October 5, 1962, in Lubbock, Texas to Mary (Menchaca) and Henry Valdez, Sr.

He married Virtudes De La Cruz in Uvalde, Texas on December 28, 1996....

May 17, 2022

Clay Calvin Davenport of Reagan Wells passed away on May 17, 2022 at his residence at the age of 59. He was born on May 9, 1963in Uvalde, Texas to Carolyn Inez (Smith) and Lyle Calvin Davenport.

He married Belinda Bowen in Giddings, Texas on January 3, 1984.

He is survived by his wife of...

May 15, 2022

Richard D. Contreras of Uvalde, Texas passed away on May 15, 2022, at Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 63.

He was born on September 9, 1958, in Uvalde, Texas to Julian Contreras, Sr. and Josefa Diaz.

He married Rachel Sanchez on July 4,1987, in Uvalde, Texas.

Richard was in education for...

May 14, 2022

Ernesto De Leon Jr., 55, of Uvalde, Texas went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on May 14, 2022 at his residence.

Ernesto De Leon Jr. was born to Ernesto De Leon Sr. and Stella Maldonado De Leon on August 26,1966. He graduated Poudre High School in Ft. Collins, Colorado in 1984. He ventured into the world...

May 13, 2022

Lloyd Benjamin Cook, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully May 13, 2022, at Veranda Assisted Living with his daughters by his side.  He was born on August 19, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to Leah (Smith) and Lloyd Benjamin Cook, Sr. Lloyd graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio in 1947 and then attended Texas A&M University.  In...

May 9, 2022

John Carroll Shaw, 74, of Uvalde, passed away on May 9, 2022, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

He was born on May 5, 1948 in Uvalde to Evelyn (Turner) and William Carroll.

He is survived by his daughters, Theresa Lee Shaw and wife, Dominique Garza and Sandra Marie Shaw; son, Leslie Carroll Shaw and wife, Tennille; brothers,...

May 8, 2022

Adrian Michael Gomez of Knippa, passed away on May 8, 2022, at his residence at the age of 23.

He was born on March 11, 1999, in Uvalde, Texas to Virginia Hernandez and Hector Gomez.

Adrian graduated from Knippa ISD in 2019 and was currently employed at Simplot Grower Solutions in Knippa.

He...

May 3, 2022

Laura Perez of Corpus Christi passed away on May 13, 2022 at Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi at the age of 46.

She was born on October 26, 1975 in Levelland, Texas to Genaro O. Perez, Jr. and Roberta Salazar.

She is survived by her sisters, Beatrice MCHazlett and husband, Carlos of Corpus Christi...

May 3, 2022

Charles William "Chuck" Wendlandt of Concan passed away May 3, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 69.

He was born April 17, 1953 in Fort Worth to Connie Finch and Charles Wendlandt Sr.

Chuck graduated Austin High School in 1971 then received his bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the University of...

May 2, 2022

Jon Michael Biddick was born November 25, 1952, in Lakefield, Minnesota and passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Jon was a wonderful and loving husband who was crazy about his four children.  Jon loved with his whole heart and received love the same way from others.  Jon was always quick to lend a...