Recent Obituaries

Nov 1, 2021

Emma Irene Shipley of Uvalde, known as Irene to the many who loved her, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1.

Irene was born on December 10, 1928 in Bryan, Texas to Johny B. and Lola Sample.  She spent her early life in Bryan, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School.

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Oct 29, 2021

Louis Dean Bell was born in Wilmerding, PA on May 11, 1931. He passed peacefully on October 29, 2021 in Uvalde, TX with his daughter by his side. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a grandson. He was a kind and gentle-hearted man that put his family first. He would rather go without than see someone in...

Oct 29, 2021

Herminia Borrego Alejandro of Sabinal passed away on October 29, 2021 at her residence at the age of 82.  She was born on July 2, 1939 in Sabinal, Texas to Aniseto Borrego and Juanita Guevara.

She married Antonio Pina Alejandro in Sabinal on April 26, 1958.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years...

Oct 27, 2021

Hilda M. Ramirez of Uvalde, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio at the age of 87.

Hilda was born on April 13, 1934  in Uvalde to Jose M. and Elena (Mirelez) Martinez.

She is survived by two sons, Reyes Ramirez III and wife Haydee of...

Oct 24, 2021

Oscar G. Navejar, Jr. of San Antonio passed peacefully with his mother and father at his bedside on October 24, 2021 at his residence after battling cancer for one year and seven months.  He was born on May 6, 1975 in Uvalde to Oscar Navejar and Elza G. Navejar.

He is survived by his parents of Uvalde;...

Oct 24, 2021

Jose  Guadalupe "Joe" Cabralez of Uvalde, Texas passed away in on October 24, 2021, at Methodist Texsan Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on August 16, 1966, to Zenon and Frances (Reyes) Cabralez in Eagle Pass, Texas.

He married Dolores Reyes on August 8, 1992, in Uvalde, Texas.

At the early age of...

Oct 23, 2021

Ella Elizabeth “Libby” Coston, 73, breathed her last on October 23, 2021. Libby was born to Arta Xerxes and Susie Murel (Goodman) Russell on April 6, 1948 in Lufkin, TX. Born just after WWII and the last girl before her treasured brother Thad, Libby grew up knowing the pleasure of simple things and the value of hard work. Going...

Oct 22, 2021

Margaret Thayer, 70, of Sabinal died October 22, 2021, at the Santa Rosa Northwest Hospital in San Antonio.

She was born on August 30, 1951, in San Antonio to Virgina (Harris) and Hubert William Beare.

Margaret was a teacher in Carrizo Springs and Uvalde for over 20 years and spent summers as the horseback riding...

Oct 19, 2021

Frutoso Ortiz Contreras formally of Uvalde, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Billings, Montana at the age of 75.

Frutoso was born January 21, 1946 in Pearsall to Donaciano and Celia (Ortiz) Contreras.

He married Emma Castaneda on February 24, 1967 in Uvalde.

Frutoso is survived by his wife of 54...

Oct 18, 2021

Benito Hidalgo Jr. of Uvalde passed away on October 18, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 84, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on April 16, 1937 in Uvalde to Benito Hidalgo and Leonor Chapoy. Even though his passing was unexpected, the memories of his caring and fun-loving spirit will forever...

Oct 18, 2021

Humberto H. Cuellar of Batesville passed away on October 18, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 54. He was born on December 26, 1966, in Uvalde, Texas to Nieves and Gloria (Hernandez) Cuellar.

Mr. Cuellar is survived by his mother of Batesville; sisters, San Juana Sanchez of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Rosabel Rios and...

Oct 17, 2021

Pat Castillo of Uvalde, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Metro Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 56.

Pat was born on October 10, 1965 in Uvalde to Maria Augustina Castillo.

Pat married Juanita Garcia on February 28, 1986 in Uvalde.

He is survived by his wife of...

Oct 12, 2021

Jusstice Morales of Uvalde passed away on October 12, 2021 in Abilene, Texas at the age of 26.  She was born on November 16, 1994 in Uvalde, Texas to Martin and Maria (Rodriguez) Morales.

She is survived by her mother; son, Kent Matthew Narvaez of Uvalde;fiancé, Matthew Narvaez of  Albany, sisters, Summer Raie Morales, Addena Marie Morales, Sabrinna...

Oct 11, 2021

Angelica Maria Garza of Uvalde passed away on October 11, 2021 at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 42.  She was born on October 27, 1978 in Uvalde, Texas to Heliodoro Garza and Juanita Navarro.

She is survived by her parents of Uvalde; husband, Joe Esparza of 8 years of Uvalde; grandmother, Enedina...

Oct 11, 2021

John Hershel McCall, 74, went to his reward October 11, 2021 at the 501 Ranch in Uvalde, TX.  He was born in Shreveport, LA on June 1, 1947 to Dean and Ann McCall.  Although his parents always lived in Texas, Ann chose to have John in Shreveport so her family could help. John always told people he couldn’t find...

Oct 10, 2021

Ernestina Ann "Tina" (Lombrana) Romo of Uvalde, Texas passed away on October10, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas at the age 51.  She was born on January 22, 1970 in Uvalde, Texas to Felix and Stella(Robles) Lombrana, Sr.

Visitation for Ernestina will start on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  A prayer service will...

Oct 7, 2021

Lynda Langford of Uvalde passed away on October 7, 2021 at Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 74.

A funeral service will be held on October 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of Christ in Uvalde.

Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Lynda Carol Langford of Uvalde passed away on October 7,...

Oct 7, 2021

Rebecca Gomez Borrego, beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed peacefully from her life surrounded by the love of her family at her side on October 7, 2021, at the age of 55 in Sabinal, Texas.

She was born in Uvalde, Texas on September 14, 1966 to Maria V. and Juan R. Gomez. She...

Oct 6, 2021

Leoma was a loving Mother and Grandmother Leoma Ozell Cox Craig went home to be with her Lord early morning on October 6, 2021, in Uvalde, Texas.

Leoma was born January 10, 1926 in Bullhead, Texas to Joseph William "Bud" and Parilee Vernor Cox.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Wesley Craig, her...

Oct 5, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Wanda “Sissy” Nelson announces her passing on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in San Antonio. Sissy was born on January 31st, 1955, in Denver, Colorado. Sissy took great joy in her relationships with her parents, her five siblings, and her many nieces and nephews.

Although she was...