Recent Obituaries
Trinidad Uriegas Bermea III
Jul 22, 2025
                                Trinidad Uriegas Bermea III, a loving father, dedicated brother, and cherished friend, passed away on July 22, 2025, at St. Lukes Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Born on November 12, 1950, in Uvalde, Texas, Trinidad was a vibrant soul who touched many lives throughout his 74 years.
Trinidad’s impressive career began with a long tenure at HEB, where he served...
                                
Alejandro Aguirre
Jul 19, 2025
Alejandro Aguirre, 78, of Batesville, Texas passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2025 at 8:12 a.m. surrounded by his beloved family. A decorated Vietnam War combat medic, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend. Alejandro was defined by courage, compassion, and service. He is survived by his beloved high school sweetheart and wife of 32 years, Elida...
Mary R. Rodriguez
Jul 16, 2025
                                It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Maria (Mary) Rodriguez of Uvalde, Texas, on July 16, 2025.
Mary was born on August 29, 1948, in Knippa, Texas, Mary lived the majority of her life in Uvalde, Texas, where she built a life centered around family. She will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to...
                                
Judy Moore Garner
Jul 15, 2025
                                Judy Moore Garner, 78, a lifetime resident of Uvalde, died July 15, 2025, at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio.
A memorial service and celebration of Judy's life will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, July 26, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Uvalde. The Rev. Bob Counselman, interim rector at St. Philip's, officiated.
Judy was born April 25, 1947,...
                                
Gregorio Cordova
Jul 15, 2025
Gregorio “Sonny” Cordova was born on December 19, 1935, in La Pryor, Texas, to Maria Flores Cordova and Pedro Cordova. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Pedro Cordova and Otila Vaughn, and his wife Mona Cordova, his son Paul P. Cordova and his great grandson Briggs Cole Martin. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Helen Herrera...
Joyce Anna Villanueva
Jul 13, 2025
                                Joyce Anna Villanueva, 75, of La Pryor, Texas passed away on July 13, 2025, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist...
                                
Frank Gale Garcia
Jul 12, 2025
Frank Gale Garcia, a dedicated production operator at Flowers Baking Company for 19 years, passed away on July 12, 2025, at the University Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on October 8, 1974, in Houston, Texas, to Frank Alaniz and Guadalupe Rodriguez. Frank was a proud graduate of La Pryor High School and later attended ITT Tech, where he...
Gerald Steven Smallwood
Jul 11, 2025
                                Gerald Steven Smallwood, 82, of Uvalde, went to Heaven on July 11, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1942 in Sabinal, Texas to Irene Farr Smallwood and Jasper Gerald Smallwood. He graduated from Uvalde High School in 1961 and attended Southwest Texas Junior College.
He is survived by his wife, Sammye Blair Smallwood of Uvalde; his daughter, Gloria Clark and...
                                
Tomas Ortiz Galvan
Jul 9, 2025
                                Tomas Ortiz Galvan, Jr., 82, of Batesville, Texas passed away on July 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born on November 10, 1942, in Mesa, Arizona to Juanita (Ortiz) and Tomas Galvan, Sr.
He married Anita Louise Padilla on September 22, 1974, in Pueblo, Colorado.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years of Batesville;...
                                
James Cody Elrod
Jul 5, 2025
                                James “Cody” Elrod, 73, of Uvalde, passed away on July 5, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born on October 4, 1951, in Falfurrias, Texas to Dayse (Adams) and Dardus Elrod.
A memorial service will be held on July 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
He is survived by two sons Brandon Elrod of Uvalde and Casey...
                                
Dortha DeWitt
Jul 5, 2025
                                Dortha Dewitt, 104, of Sabinal, formerly of Red Rock, Texas passed away on July 5, 2025, at her residence.Dortha was born on July 19, 1920, in Haskell, Texas to Willie (Cooner) and FM Benton.
Viewing will be held on July 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. with a funeral service at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. Interment will follow at...
                                
Juan Francisco Banda
Jul 5, 2025
                                Juan Francisco Banda, 89, of Sabinal, Texas passed away on July 5, 2025, at his residence.
Juan was born on August 21, 1935, in Sabinal, Texas to Juanita (Vasquez) and Juan Banda.
Juan married Maria Flores on November 5, 1966, in Sabinal, Texas.
Juan attended Sabinal High School and proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1964. During his service,...
                                
Fidel Dominguez Camacho
Jul 3, 2025
                                Fidel D. Camacho, 86, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on July 3, 2025, at his residence.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on both days. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday,...
                                
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
                                



