Recent Obituaries
Evelyn Rae Hutchison
Oct 31, 2024
Evelyn Hutchison, 99, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on October 31, 2024, at her residence.
A graveside service will be held in her honor on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, where family and friends will gather to celebrate a life well-lived, reflecting on the indelible impact she made in the hearts of those fortunate enough to...
Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzales
Oct 30, 2024
Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzales passed from this life into eternal glory on October 30, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born in Uvalde, Texas on September 29, 1930 to Gonzalo Rodriguez Sr. and Soledad Herrera Rodriguez, the third of 6 children.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary at...
Catherine Cervantez Molina
Oct 26, 2024
Catherine Cervantez Molina was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 99 and a half years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning, October 26th, 2024.
We will remember Catherine for her loving nature, her playfulness, and her occasional, endearing stubbornness. She took care of us when we needed someone the most, and...
Merle Davenport
Oct 26, 2024
Merle Lorraine Stephens Davenport, 95, born June 6, 1929 in Uvalde, Texas, passed away peacefully at Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Uvalde, Texas.
She was the beloved daughter of Frank and Elsie (Davis) Stephens and the cherished wife of Bert Davenport. Bert and Merle married June 7, 1946 in the Baptist Church, Reagan Wells, TX.
Merle was a dedicated mother to...
Jesus Roberto Ybarra
Oct 25, 2024
Jesus Roberto Ybarra, 81, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on October 25, 2024, at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
He was born on June 16, 1943, in Kingsville, Texas to Margarita (Torres-Ramirez) and Epifanio Ybarra.
He married Beatrice De La Rosa on December...
Joe Nevarez Diaz
Oct 25, 2024
Joe Nevarez Diaz, 79, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2024, at University Hospital in San Antonio.
Born on October 27, 1944, in Uvalde, he was the cherished son of Matilde (Nevarez) and Antonio Diaz. Joe was united in marriage to Magda “Maggie” Zapata on July 26, 1969, in Uvalde, and together they shared a loving bond for 55...
Jared C. Riso
Oct 20, 2024
Jared C. Riso, 26, of Uvalde passed away on October 20, 2024, at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio.
He was born on June 5, 1998, in Uvalde to Nora (Mejia) and Joe Riso, Jr.
He is survived by his loving mother, Nora Mejia of Uvalde; grandmother, Noemi Mejia of Uvalde; his stepdaughter, Makynzie Torres; his brother, Jim Aviles, Jr., and sister-in-law,...
Leona Faye Henry
Oct 17, 2024
Leona Faye Henry, 92, of Sabinal, went to Heaven Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in San Antonio. She was born on October 5, 1932 in Rising Star, Texas to Harvey Samuel Spurgeon and Leona Ennis Clifford Spurgeon. She married James Leslie Henry of Sabinal on August 4, 1950 in Uvalde. They were married 67 years before his passing March 23, 2018....
Charlotte Louise Cassin
Oct 15, 2024
Charlotte Louise Cassin was born on July 12, 1948 to William and Ann Dunn Cassin in Nix Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. She passed away suddenly at home October 14, 2024 and will be missed by all privileged to know and love her ... family, friends, and former students.
Over the course of her lifetime, Charlotte enjoyed quite a variety of different...
Leticia Lara
Oct 15, 2024
Leticia Lara, 57, of Uvalde, Texas left this world to join her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2024, at North Central Baptist Hospital.
She was born on September 14, 1967, in Uvalde, Texas Carolina (Maldondo) and Lorenzo M. Lara.
Leticia Lara was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. However, her absolute most favorite role in life was...
Ronald Rhea Rushing
Oct 10, 2024
Ronald Rhea Rushing, 76, of San Antonio, TX went to his Eternal Home on October 10, 2024 in Austin, TX. Ron was born February 9, 1948, in Uvalde, TX to Lon Jr. and Zrayda Hobbs Rushing.
He was Ron to some, Ronnie to many, and “RoRo” to family (and those who felt like he was family). Ron lived his entire adult...
Janine Renee Nelson
Oct 4, 2024
Janine Renee Richard Nelson, 62, of Reagan Wells, Texas passed away Friday October 4th at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio Texas. She was born May 19, 1962 in Dover Delaware. She married Will Dexter Nelson on October 10, 1992 in Reagan Wells, Texas.
Janine was a retired secretary for the Fort Worth ISD at Daggett Montessori School, a loving daughter, sister,...

Linda Faye Simcox
Oct 2, 2024
Linda Faye Simcox, 67 years old, who worked as a nurse for 35 years passed away on October 2, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.
She was born November 15, 1956, in Corpus Christi Texas to Richey Bob Richarson Sr and Faye Cummings. She grew up in Aransas Pass Texas but later moved to Utopia Texas in 1988 where she...
Elizabeth De La Garza
Oct 2, 2024
Elizabeth De La Garza, 65, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on October 2, 2024, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas.
She was born on February 3, 1959, in Uvalde, Texas to Mary (Menchaca) and Henry R. Valdez.
She is survived by two sons, Joey Valdez Lara and Manuel De La Garza, both of Uvalde; sister, Annette Valdez of Uvalde; two brothers,...
Maria Rosa Rangel
Sep 28, 2024
Maria Rosa Rangel was born on September 22, 1933, in the ejido of Santana near Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico. She was the eldest of 9 children of Ignacio Fraire and Francisca Lopez. As a child, she tended to goats and worked the fields in the ejidos. However, with such a large family, her main responsibility was taking a lead role...
Patricia Flores Young
Sep 26, 2024
Patricia Flores Young, of Uvalde, passed away on September 26th, 2024, at North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey FL at the age of 59.
She was born in Eagle Pass, Tx to Ricardo R. Flores and Antonia V. Flores
She married Ronald Young on July 29th, 2000, in Uvalde, Tx.
After Patricia graduated from Uvalde High School 1983, she enroll in Sul...
Seferino Ortiz Gonzalez
Sep 26, 2024
Seferino Ortiz Gonzalez, 92, of Uvalde passed away on September 26, 2024, in Uvalde.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 20204 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
The great...
Crespin Lopez Saiz
Sep 24, 2024
Crespin Lopez Saiz, Jr., 71, of Uvalde passed away on September 24, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in San Antonio. His departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of his family and friends, who will forever cherish his memory.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, September 30, 2024, from 8...
Willa Mae Bird
Sep 24, 2024
Willa Mae (Willie) Bird, 100, of Uvalde died September 24, 2024, at The Veranda Assisted Living.
Willie was born in Mesa AZ on January 30, 1924, to Nellie (Daley) and Lafette Sanders, the youngest of six children.
She married John William (Bill) Bird on May 30,1942 in Phoenix AZ. They lived in the Phoenix area where their two sons were born, then...
Paul Joseph Vasquez
Sep 23, 2024
Paul Joseph Vasquez, 28, of La Pryor passed away on September 23, 2024, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment will...