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Hector R. Talavera

Hector R. Talavera

Jan 5, 2026

Hector R. Talavera Sr., age 76, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on January 5, 2026, at Methodist Hospital Texsan in San Antonio, Texas.

Hector was born in Uvalde on December 3, 1949, to Evangelina (Uriegas) Overstreet and Carlos Talavera Jr. He was united in marriage to Elia Aguirre on September 2, 1967, and together they shared a lifetime of love, devotion,...

Evangelina Dominguez

Evangelina Dominguez

Jan 5, 2026

Evangelina ” Vangie” Dominguez, 56, of Uvalde, passed away on January 5, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

She was born on August 13, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas to Evangelina (Cruz) and Adolfo Cruz, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A Mass...

Alma Cuellar Reyes

Alma Cuellar Reyes

Jan 4, 2026

Alma Cuellar Reyes, 77, of Uvalde passed away on January 4, 2026, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a rosary will be recited at  7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. at...

Ruby Fay Valentine

Ruby Fay Valentine

Jan 3, 2026

Ruby Fay Coleman “Honey” Valentine passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born on December 17, 1933 to Martin Barnett Coleman and Alta Fannie Coleman in Crystal City, Texas. One of ten siblings, Fay grew up in a household full of love, laughter, and joy. She graduated from Crystal City High...

Jesus Alberto Vega Jr.

Jesus Alberto Vega Jr.

Dec 31, 2025

Jesus Alberto Vega, Jr., of Uvalde, was born and passed away on December 31, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio.

He is survived by his parents, Lita (Hernandez) and Jesus Alberto Vega both of Uvalde; maternal grandparents, Janie Lopez and Luis Hernandez both of Uvalde; paternal grandparents, Elida Ortega Vega of Uvalde and Jesus Jose Vega of San Antonio; maternal...

Rosa Amelia Guzman

Rosa Amelia Guzman

Dec 30, 2025

Rosa Amelia Alba Guzmán de Uvalde, Texas regresó a nuestro Padre Celestial el 30 de diciembre del 2025, a los 89 años.



Rosa Amelia Alba Mauricio, la 4a de 7 hijos de Sabino Alba Cruz y Agripina Mauricio Rios, nació el 8 de diciembre de 1936 en Piedras Negras, Coahuila, México.



Ella creció en Piedras Negras y asistió a la escuela Francisco...

Ruben Reyes Jr.

Ruben Reyes Jr.

Dec 27, 2025

Ruben Reyes Jr., 51, of Ft. Worth, formerly of Uvalde passed away on December 27, 2025, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.

He was born on August 18, 1974, in Uvalde, to Rosemary (Arredondo) Reyes and Ruben Reyes, Sr.

Ruben enjoyed music and family gatherings and was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He attended Uvalde CISD and graduated with the...

Edwin Scheide

Edwin Scheide

Dec 24, 2025

Edwin Randall “Randy” Scheide, retired owner of Main Auto Supply, Inc and County Commissioner of Precinct 1 for 32 years, peacefully passed away on Dec 24, 2025, surrounded by loving family at home following a 10 day stay at the hospital.

Randy was born on May 13, 1951, to William Henry Scheide and Dorothy “Tooter” Lamb Scheide and raised in Uvalde....

Arturo Garza Alonzo

Arturo Garza Alonzo

Dec 24, 2025

Arturo Alonzo entered his heavenly home on December 24, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born in Muzquiz, Coachuila, Mexico on March 26, 1929, to Juan Hidalgo Alonzo and Socorro Garza. He married Concepcion Moreno on May 26, 1948. Arturo and Concha were married 63 years.

Arturo is survived by sons Arturo Alonzo (Janie) from Austin, Juan Alonzo (Bessie)...

Audrey Marie Aguilera

Audrey Marie Aguilera

Dec 21, 2025

Audrey Marie Aguilera, 42, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on December 21, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on September 19, 1983, in Uvalde, Texas to Zinna (Rodriguez) and Juan G. Aguilera.

She is survived by her mother of Uvalde; two daughters, Nevaeh Aguilera and Madison Herrera both of Uvalde; sister, Amy Leigh Aguilera and husband, Jeronimo Coronado; and five nieces...

Edwin R. Nava

Edwin R. Nava

Dec 21, 2025

Edwin “Eddie” Nava, 66, a lifelong resident of Batesville, Texas passed away peacefully at 5:30 p.m. on December 21, 22025, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Eddie was born on June 22, 1959, in Batesville, Texas to Guadalupe and Roberta Nava. He was preceded in death by his parents whom he loved and honored deeply throughout his life.

Eddie was a...

Albert Garza

Albert Garza

Dec 19, 2025

Alberto “Beto” Garza, 64, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on December 19th 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on January 6th ,1961 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Gregorio Garza and Juanita Alonzo.

Beto graduated from Eagle Pass High School and dedicated over 30 years of his life as a skilled carpenter at Southwest Texas Junior College, where he later...

Raymond Eddie Schwarzlose

Raymond Eddie Schwarzlose

Dec 18, 2025

Raymond Eddie Schwarzlose passed away peacefully at his home on December 18, 2025, with his loving wife and sons by his side.

Raymond was born on October 19, 1937, in Guadalupe County, Texas, in the Zorn Community, to Erhard Schwarzlose and Hilda (Scholl) Schwarzlose, both of whom preceded him in death. He was baptized on September 21, 1945, and later confirmed...

Terry Beth Studer

Terry Beth Studer

Dec 18, 2025

Terry Beth Studer, 66, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 18, 2025, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life.

Terry was born on May 10, 1959, in Hondo, Texas, to Erline (Lutz) and Ray Mumme, Jr. She grew up with strong family values that shaped her into the compassionate, selfless woman so...

Louis George Dicke Jr.

Louis George Dicke Jr.

Dec 16, 2025

Louis “Doodie” George Dicke Jr., age 80, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 16, 2025, surrounded by love in his home.

Born on Jan. 7, 1945, in Sabinal, Texas, he lived a life rooted in faith, service, and devotion to God and family on the farm in Knippa. After a 35-year career with Southwestern Bell, he retired...

Santa Nelia Martinez

Santa Nelia Martinez

Dec 16, 2025

Santa Nelia Martinez, 83, of La Pryor, Texas, entered eternal rest on December 16, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by the love and prayers that so deeply defined her life.

Born on June 27, 1942, in La Pryor, Texas, to Antonia (Rodriguez) and Seledonio Perez, Santa Nelia lived a life rooted in unwavering faith, humility, and service to others. She was...

John Mulloy Sullivan

John Mulloy Sullivan

Dec 15, 2025

John M. “Jack” Sullivan passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 23, 1938, to John and Charlotte Sullivan and raised in Topsfield, Massachusetts, where he developed the stoicism, pragmatism, and strong work ethic that guided his life.

As a teenager, he was fortunate to find “his person” and in October 1960, Jack...

Genoveva De Hoyos Morales

Genoveva De Hoyos Morales

Dec 15, 2025

Genoveva de Hoyos Morales was born in Uvalde, Texas on November 11, 1928, to Crispin and Tomasa (Valle de Hoyos). She was one of six children.

She met her “lover” Juan C. Morales here in Uvalde. Both attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School. Juan and Genoveva were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde on September 5, 1949.

Juan...

William Thomason

William Thomason

Dec 14, 2025

William P. Thomason passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. He had a wonderful ninety years.

Bill was born in Maverick, Texas, in 1935 and died in Uvalde, Texas, in 2025. Between those dates, he led a successful, loving, action-packed life that was full of family, friends, fun, and adventure.

He married his high school sweetheart, Nelda Faubion, in 1953, and they...

Jose Angel Ortiz

Jose Angel Ortiz

Dec 12, 2025

Jose Angel Ortiz, Sr. 72, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on December 12, 2025, at PAM Specialty Hospital in San Antonio.

He was born on May 31, 1953, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to Maria (Orta) and Ricardo Ortiz.

He is survived by three sons, Jose Angel Ortiz, Jorge Ortiz and wife, Antonia, and Juan Manuel Ortiz and wife, Esmeralda all of...