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James Howard Carr

James Howard Carr

Aug 6, 2024

James Howard Carr went to be with his Lord on August 6. He was born in Houston on December 31, 1935 to Lillian Stivers Carr and James Howard Carr, Sr.. 

He graduated from Lamar High School because his father taught there across town from their home. After one semester at Texas A&M he left school to work as a ticket agent...

Gilberto Solis

Gilberto Solis

Aug 6, 2024

Gilberto Sanchez Solis, of Uvalde, died August 6, 2024, at North Central Baptist hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born on July 22, 1947, in Saltillo Coahuila, Mexico, to Dora (Sanchez) and Gabriel Solis.

Gilberto is survived by his wife Maria Velasquez Solis of Uvalde; daughter, Jeannette Solis of Uvalde; sons, Luis Solis and wife, Laura, Gilbert Solis, Eric Solis all...

Melba Ruth Henry

Melba Ruth Henry

Aug 6, 2024

Melba Ruth Henry, 88, of Sabinal, peacefully passed from this life at her home, surrounded people that loved her, on Monday, August 6, 2024. After suffering from dementia and Parkinson's disease for several years, Melba has now been healed and walks with her Savior, Jesus Christ, in all glory and honor.

Born on February 4, 1936, on her family farm in...

Michelle Sturdivant Belcher

Michelle Sturdivant Belcher

Aug 5, 2024

 

Patricia Michelle Belcher of Canyon Lake passed away on August 5, 2024, in San Antonio at the age of 55. She was born on July 8,1969 in Arlington, Texas to Patricia Kay (McNelly) and Jim Ed Sturdivant Jr. and grew up in Uvalde.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Hollis Glen Belcher; daughters, Brittany Benton (Zach Cox), Kelsey...

Tivurcio Vasquez

Tivurcio Vasquez

Aug 3, 2024

Tivurcio Vasquez, Jr., 61,of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Uvalde, passed away on August 3, 2024, at his residence. 

He was born in Uvalde, Texas to Tivurcio Vara Vasquez, Sr. and Josefa Najar Vasquez on June 17, 1963. 

He married Anna Vilma Martinez in 1984 in Uvalde. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles...

Jeannine C. Rodriguez

Jeannine C. Rodriguez

Aug 3, 2024

Jeannine C. Rodriguez (12/04/1943 – 8/03 /2024 )

Jeannine C. Rodriguez has completed her circle of life and has gone on to the Lord. Jeannine was born in Alencon, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France on Dec. 4, 1943 and moved to the U.S. in 1946 with her mother Geanette Heleine Correa at the age of two years on the SS. Santa Paula to...

Victor Manuel Rivas

Victor Manuel Rivas

Aug 3, 2024

Victor Manuel Rivas, 68, of Uvalde passed away on August 3, 2024, at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 2 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, interment will...

Padgett Wayne Montgomery

Padgett Wayne Montgomery

Aug 2, 2024

Padgett Wayne Montgomery, Sr, age 89, passed away peacefully, on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born in Greenville, Texas on September 13, 1934 to Padgett C. Montgomery and Elizabeth Henderson Montgomery. He graduated from Uvalde High School in 1951, playing in the band, playing tennis and was the drum major his senior year. Afterwards, he attended Southwest Texas Junior...

Sylvia Sanchez

Sylvia Sanchez

Jul 26, 2024

 Sylvia Sanchez, 61, of Uvalde passed away on July 26, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 2 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. 

She...

Criselda Villasana

Criselda Villasana

Jul 26, 2024

Criselda Villasana, 56, of La Pryor, Texas passed away on July 26, 2024, at her residence.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in La Pryor. 

Interment will follow...

Elva Torralva Perez

Elva Torralva Perez

Jul 25, 2024

Elva Torralva Perez, 85, of Uvalde passed away on July 25, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. 

 Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 30th at 2 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 31st at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. 

 Elva...

Bette Gene Oliphant

Bette Gene Oliphant

Jul 21, 2024

Bette Gene Oliphant, aged 92, passed away peacefully in Yoakum, Texas, on July 21, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1931, to Leonard and Manerva Andrews in La Pryor, Texas.

Bette spent most of her life in South Texas, where she adored spending time with her family above all else. She eagerly anticipated the annual family gatherings at camp, a...

Sergio De La Cruz

Sergio De La Cruz

Jul 20, 2024

Sergio T. De La Cruz of Uvalde, passed away July 20, 2024 in Houston, Tx. at the age of 60. 

 He was born on August 12, 1963 in Leon, Gto., MX to Anastacio De La Cruz and Maria Cruz Tavares.

 He is survived by his mother Maria Cruz Tavares of Leon, Gto. and father Anastacio De La Cruz of San Antonio, Tx....

Nora Rios Longoria

Nora Rios Longoria

Jul 16, 2024

Nora Longoria, 59, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. 

She was born on November 18, 1964, in Uvalde to Maria de Luz Salinas Rios and Jesus F. Rios. 

She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Longoria; sons, Julian Ibarra and wife Nicole, Jaime Ibarra; daughter in law, Jan Ibarra; brother, Jesus F. Rios Jr....

Charles Irven Lemon

Charles Irven Lemon

Jul 15, 2024

Obituary Charles I. Lemon

Charles (Chuck) I. Lemon, age 93 of Uvalde, N, passed away on July 15, 2024 in

Uvalde. He was born in Denver, Colorado to Lloyd and Carrie Lemon on November 15, 1930. He was married to Jacqueline Smith on January', 1949 in Denver, CO, and they were married for 50 years until her death in December, 1999. On...

Tony Billings

Tony Billings

Jul 12, 2024

Tony Billings, 71, of Uvalde passed away on July 12, 2024, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. 

He was born on April 2, 1953, in Colorado, Texas to Betty (Billings) and George Sansom. 

Tony played guitar and sang for Tony and the Honky Tonk Band and enjoyed riding his Harley. He was a truck driver for RKW and Lyfe Tyme BBQ Pits. 

He is survived...

Ronnie Norman Potter

Ronnie Norman Potter

Jul 12, 2024

Ronnie Norman Potter, 77, of Uvalde, went home to be with the Lord, on July 12, 2024, at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital. 

He was born on January 9, 1947 in Tampa, Florida to Lessie Mae (Lyle) and Norman Potter. 

He spent two tours in Vietnam as a radio dispatcher as part of the 25th Infantry Division out of Scofield Barricks Hawaii ....

Jose Luis Garces

Jose Luis Garces

Jul 12, 2024

Jose Luis “JoJo” Garces, 25, of Uvalde, formerly of Batesville, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Uvalde.  

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 2 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Batesville.   Interment will follow...

Helen Lloyd

Helen Lloyd

Jul 11, 2024

Helen Lucille Berry Lloyd went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her home in New Braunfels, Texas at the age of 80.

She was born on May 14th, 1944 in Uvalde, Texas to William and Patricia Berry. She spent her childhood in Uvalde where she graduated from high school in 1962.

She married...

Leota Faye Hosman

Leota Faye Hosman

Jul 6, 2024

Leota Faye Hosman, 91, of Utopia, Bandera County, Texas passed away on July 6, 2024, at Peterson Regional Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11a.m. to 9 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Utopia Baptist Church.

Interment will follow at...