Recent Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Patricia Joan Braden of Uvalde, Texas passed away on January 1, 2021 at her residence at the age of 65.  She was born on October 31, 1955 in El Paso, Texas to Anna (Petone) and James Braden.

She is survived her parents, Anna and James Braden of Uvalde, Texas; daughters, Katherine Looney and husband James of Eagle, Colorado,...

Jan 1, 2021

Leah Bunker Rogers (98 years old) passed away on October 15, 2021 in Uvalde, Texas. She was born August 28, 1923 in Riverton, Utah to Francis Neil Bunker and Rachel Evelyn Cox.

Leah graduated from Prescott High School in Arizona at age 16. She sang on her own half hour weekly radio show in Prescott Arizona during...

Jan 1, 2021

John Paul Pennington went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2021. He was born on September 21, 1965, in Uvalde, Texas to Eugene and Esta Pennington of Sabinal, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Eugene “Wel-we” Pennington.  He is survived by his wife, Hilda Davis Pennington, daughter and son-in-law Marci...

Dec 30, 2020

Granberry Shandley of Leakey passed away on December 30, 2020 at his residence at the age of 74.  He was born on May 29, 1946 in Huntsville, Texas to Jack Arthur and Lora Elizabeth (Hebert) Shandley.  His father, Jack lived in Livingston, Texas where he was a well-known fishing guide at Lake Livingston and his mother, Lora lived in...

Dec 30, 2020

Jeanne Marie Herrington Weeks of Uvalde passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020, at the age of 52.  Jeanne was born in Premont, Texas to Lillian and Herman Herrington.  Jeanne was preceded in death by both her parents.

After graduating from Premont High School, Jeanne attended Texas A & I University in Kingsville majoring in Business Marketing. ...

Dec 29, 2020

Maria Nava Sanchez of Batesville passed away on December 29, 2020 in Hondo at the age of 73.

Maria was born on April 23, 1947 in Batesville to Anselmo and Roberta (Rodriguez) Nava.  She married Alfredo Garza Sanchez in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico on October 15, 1966.

She is survived by daughter, Eloisa Gomez and...

Dec 27, 2020

Mark S. Dietrich of Uvalde, Texas passed away on December 27, 2020 at the age of 59.  He was born on September 2, 1961 in San Antonio, Texas to Clark and Estela Dietrich.

He married Gina Dietrich on March 18, 1989 in San Antonio, Texas.

Mark was a 1979 graduate of Southwest High School in San...

Dec 25, 2020

Guadalupe DeLeon, Jr. of Uvalde passed away on December 25, 2020 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 77.  He was born on January 2, 1943 in Montell, Texas to Guadalupe and Rafaela (Carabajal) DeLeon, Sr.

He married Rosalinda Castro in Uvalde March 8, 1970.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosalinda...

Dec 25, 2020

Jose Villarreal of Uvalde, Texas passed away on December 25, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas to the age of 58.  He was born in Eagle Pass, Texas on September 7, 1962 to Jesus and Maria De La Luz Nandin Villarreal.

Joe served his community of Uvalde all his life unselfishly as a fourth degree Knight of Columbus...

Dec 25, 2020

Rogelio “Roy” Luevano of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on December 25th, 2020 at the age of 79. He was born on September 27, 1941 in Uvalde, Texas to Agapito and Cleofas Luevano.

He married Irma Pena Luevano on January 28, 1962 in Uvalde, Texas.

Roy was a 1960 graduate of Uvalde High School.  He then completed...

Dec 22, 2020

Oscar J. Felan of Uvalde passed away on December 22, 2020 at the age of 81.  He was born on June 2, 1939 in Allende, Mexico to Silvero and Maria (Juarez) Felan.

He married Francisca Garcia on August 12, 1959 in Allende, Coahuila.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years of Uvalde; daughters, Sonia...

Dec 22, 2020

Dedic Gonzales Mancha passed away on December 22,2020 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.  She was born December 22, 1946.

Dedic enjoyed spending time and staying in close contact with friends and family far and near.  She had a tradition of honoring everyone close to her by baking them their favorite cake on their birthday and delighted in enjoying...

Dec 21, 2020

Rafael “Mi Honey” C. Ugarte of Sabinal passed away on December 21, 2020 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 67. He was born on September 18, 1953 in Macdona, Texas to Abdon and Elena (Colunga) Ugarte.

He married Estella Martinez in Knippa on November 12, 1988.

He is...

Dec 20, 2020

Our beloved Ofelia Vasquez Martinez born December 5, 1923, left us on December 20, 2020 to be with her parents, Catarino and Maria Refugia Martinez, brothers Arnulfo, Fernando and sisters, Dora Granado, and Maria Refugia Cunningham and her niece Elizabeth Victoria Rodriguez Mireles. She left peacefully in her sleep with her sister Victoria Rodriguez and niece Elsa Rodriguez Stang by her...

Dec 19, 2020

Mrs. Martha B. Alvarez formally of Uvalde, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Clear Brook Crossing Nursing Home and Rehabilitation at the age of 79.

Martha was born on November 4, 1941 in San Pedro Ranch, Texas to  Carlota (Muniz) Balderas.

She married Enrique Alvarez on April 2, 2001 in Uvalde.

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Dec 19, 2020

Nancy Adelle Knox Morrow, 84, of Magnolia, TX passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the family's ranch near Concan, TX, surrounded by much of the family. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Cameron County, TX to William Glen and Eunice Adelle Knox. Nancy graduated from San Benito High School and attended Abilene Christian College...

Dec 17, 2020

Suzanne Woodward Horner, 68, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother died Thursday, December 17, 2020 due to complications following medical surgery. A grave-side funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 30th at 2:00pm at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Uvalde, Texas. Viewing will be held Wednesday, December 30th from 10:00am-12:00pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Funeral Home in Uvalde. The family also plans to have a Celebration of Life...

Dec 16, 2020

Ernestina Talamantes Torres of Uvalde passed away on December 16, 2020 at her residence at the age of 89.  She was born on June 8, 1931 in Rule, Texas to Manuel and Julia Leyva Talamantes.

She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Torres of Eagle Pass, Martha T. Saucedo and husband, Adolfo, Ninfa Benavidez and husband, Reynaldo, Alma...

Dec 15, 2020

Southwest Texas lost a pillar in the educational community when Dr. Ismael Sosa Jr. peacefully passed surrounded by his family on December 15, 2020. Dr. Sosa was a family man, a gracious friend, an accomplished BBQ-er, a card shark, a breakfast taco fanatic, a tenacious linebacker, a committed educator, a selfless servant, and most importantly, a man of God....

Dec 15, 2020

Patricia Sturm was the daughter of the late Lena Mae Sturm and Leo Francis Sturm. She was born on July 2, 1950.  She grew up in Crystal City, Texas and went to college at Texas A&I university in Kingsville, Texas. After teaching a year, she moved to West Lafayette, Indiana. She obtained a job at State Farm Insurance where...