Recent Obituaries
Louise Elaine Moerbe
Mar 17, 2025
                                Louise Elaine Moerbe, 75, of La Pryor, Texas, received her crown of life on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. 
She was born on July 13, 1949 in San Angelo to Leon and Ida Kiesling. She graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Following graduation, she taught...
                                
Zenas Samson Salazar
Mar 16, 2025
                                Zenas Samson Salazar, born on October 6, 2000, in Uvalde, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Fabens, Texas. He was a cherished son, loving husband, and devoted father whose presence brought joy and warmth to all who knew him.
Zenas Salazar was born a twin to parents Fetalaiga & Albert Salazar of Uvalde on October 6th 2000. He was...
                                
Maria Beatrice Lara
Mar 14, 2025
                                Maria Beatrice “Bea” Lara, 75, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment of ashes will follow at Uvalde Catholic Cemetery.  
Bea was a vibrant and caring individual, known for her warm spirit and genuine kindness....
                                
Pamela Smithwick
Mar 12, 2025
                                Pamela Smithwick, 72, of Edinburgh, Texas, formerly of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 12, 2025, in DHR Health Hospice in Edinburg, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, with interment to follow...
                                
Michael Anthony Mason
Mar 10, 2025
                                Michael Anthony Mason, 59, of Batesville, Texas passed away on March 10, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 17, 1965, in Compton, California to Evangelina (Prado) and Edwin Paul Mason.
He is survived by his mother, Evangelina Mason of Batesville; wife, Rosa Mason of Batesville; five daughters, Alicia Mason of Batesville, Angela Mason of Uvalde, Polly Mason, of...
                                
Gregoria Camacho
Mar 10, 2025
                                Gregoria Camacho, 77, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 10, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary on both days at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A Mass of Christian burial...
                                
Jesus Jose Flores
Mar 7, 2025
                                Jesus Jose Flores, 66, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on March 7, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on May 21, 1958, in Uvalde, Texas, to Lydia (Flores) and Sostenes Flores.
He is survived by his sisters, Dora Arizmendi of Uvalde, Norma Martinez and husband, Arturo Rodriguez of New Braunfels; brother, Sostenes Flores, Jr. of Greeley Colorado; and numerous nieces and...
                                
Eugenio Sombrano Guedea
Mar 2, 2025
                                Eugenio Sombrano Guedea, age 83, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
Eugenio was born on February 20, 1942, to Dolores (Sombrano) and Cecilio Guedea. He cherished his upbringing and maintained strong ties to his family throughout his life. On February 14, 1960, he married his beloved wife, Lidia Prado, in Batesville, Texas, marking the...
                                
Charles R. Wimberley
Feb 28, 2025
                                Charles Ralph “Charlie” Wimberley passed away on February 28, 2025, in Uvalde, Texas. He was born in Uvalde, Texas to Lloyd Ralph and Lettie Faye Bailey Wimberley on September 12, 1933. He married Alberta Colleen “Penny” Conger on August 4, 1955 in Uvalde, and enjoyed married life with her for over 66 years.
He graduated from Uvalde High School at the...
                                
Juan Riojas Garza
Feb 23, 2025
                                Juan Riojas Garza, 84, of Uvalde, Texas formerly of La Pryor, Texas passed away on February 23, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. 
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. at...
                                
Bessie Hernandez Talamantes
Feb 23, 2025
                                Bessie Hernandez Talamantes, 75, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on February 23, 2025, at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.  with a rosary at 7 p.m. on both days at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 
A Mass...
                                
Jerry McHazlett
Feb 21, 2025
                                Jerry McHazlett passed away peacefully on the morning of February 21, 2025 at 2:45am in San Antonio at St Lukes Baptist Hospital with his wife by his side.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Sonia R. McHazlett; his mother, Frances McHazlett; and his sister, Jeanette Caswell.
He was a father to Jerry McHazlett Jr., Jeff McHazlett and his wife Michelle, and...
                                
Paublo Vela Cruz
Feb 21, 2025
                                Paublo Vela Cruz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on February 21, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on January 11, 1956, in Hondo, Texas, to Ramona and Francisco Cruz. 
Paublo leaves behind his devoted wife, Sylvia Esparza. He is also remembered by his five children: Mark, Alma, Angelica, Yvonne, Rosalinda and Paublo Jr. His legacy...
                                
Ruby Lee Brigman
Feb 19, 2025
                                Ruby H. Brigman, 87, of Uvalde, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 19, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Uvalde Methodist Church.  Interment will follow at Uvalde Cemetery.  
Born on November 23, 1937, in Uvalde, Texas, Ruby was the daughter of Rosalie Coleman Hobbs and James Preston Huddleston. She married the love of...
                                
Bernabe Garza Mena
Feb 18, 2025
                                Bernabe Garza Mena, 75, of Crystal City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 18, 2025.
 He was born on February 23, 1949, in Crystal City to Elojia (Garza) and Antonio Mena.
Bernabe’s life will be celebrated with a visitation on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary service at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles...
                                
Delia J. Aguirre
Feb 18, 2025
                                Delia J. Aguirre, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Uvalde on February 18, 2025, at the age of 75.
 Born on July 2, 1949, in Uvalde, Texas, Delia was a vibrant and nurturing soul whose dedication to her family and community left an indelible mark on those who were fortunate enough to...
                                
Tonye L. Neal
Feb 17, 2025
Tonye Lee Neal met her Lord Jesus Christ in eternity on February 17, 2025 at the age of 59. She was born May 4, 1965 in Laughlin AFB, TX. Her parents are Sammye and Steve Smallwood of Uvalde, Gail Evans and the late Walter Stuart Evans of Harrellsville, NC. She married Gregory Neal on June 3, 1989. They have two...
Esperanza Losoya
Feb 16, 2025
                                Esperanza Losoya, 97, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on February 16, 2025, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde.
She was born on November 9, 1927, in Uvalde, Texas to Cruz (Gustamante) and Sebastian Vara. 
She is survived by her two sons, Margarito V. Losoya, Jr. of Uvalde, Texas and Jesse Losoya of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces...
                                
Felix Blanco
Feb 15, 2025
                                Felix Blanco, Jr. 73, of Uvalde passed away on February 15, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment...
                                
Leocadia C. Garza
Feb 15, 2025
                                Leocadia C. Garza, age 89, of Batesville, Texas, passed away at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
A visitation to honor her life will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m.  with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St....
                                



