Recent Obituaries
Ruven M. Velasquez
Sep 26, 2025
Ruven M. Velasquez, 75, of Uvalde passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 3 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, October 2, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Interment will...
Lorenzo "Larry" Martinez
Sep 25, 2025
Pastor Larry Martinez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at 1:30 a.m.
He was born on November 25, 1938, in Mexico to Lorenzo and Maria “Cuca” Martinez. On July 26, 1958, Pastor Larry married the love of his life, Linda Martinez, in Randolph, Wisconsin. Together they built a strong...
Abelardo S. Romero
Sep 24, 2025
Abelardo Jeu Romero, 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 surrounded by family in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on July 4, 1930, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas to Maria (Sarmiento) and Marcelino B. Romero. Abelardo was the last surviving sibling of the Romero Sarmiento family.
The formal education he received in Mexico in accounting and financing opened opportunities for...
Dr. Gregory Baber
Sep 24, 2025
Dr. Gregory Lee Baber, 77, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on September 24, 2025, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on September 30, 2025, at 2 p.m. at St. Philips Episcopal Church.
Interment will be held on October 2, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Dr. Baber practiced dentistry in Uvalde for more than 40 years,...
Antonio Diaz Guerrero
Sep 23, 2025
Antonio Guerrero, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, 89, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on September 23, 2025, at Methodist Texsan Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born on May 28, 1936, in Zaragoza, Mexico to Candelaria (Diaz) and Natividad Guerrero. He married Petra Torres in Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico on March 21, 1955.
Antonio lived a life filled with passion...
Josefina Lira Flores
Sep 23, 2025
Josefina Lira Flores, 77, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on September 23, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
She was born on September 18, 1948, in Uvalde, Texas to Juanita (Zapata) and Cecilio Lira.
Visitation will be held on Saturday Sept. 27, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at...
Carmen Avalos Alvarado
Sep 16, 2025
Carmen Avalos Alvarado, 80, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on September 15, 2025, at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 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 of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 24, 2025,...
Micheal Williams,Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
Micheal Williams, Jr., passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at his residence in Utopia, Texas. He was born on April 11, 1936, in Laredo, Texas, To Mark Williams, Sr. and Eugina Maye (Henson) Williams and dedicated many years of his life to his career at sea, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his work and community.
Micheal is survived by his...
Regina Ann "Regi" Aviles
Sep 14, 2025
Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, 35, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on Sept. 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Regina lit up every room she entered. She carried herself with grace and confidence that inspired those around her. Her smile was contagious, and her laugh made you feel like you were part of an inside joke, a gift she shared...
Wendell Lee Ray
Sep 13, 2025
Wendell Lee Ray, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, at his residence in Uvalde, Texas with his family.
He was born on June 17, 1940, in Elmo, Missouri, to Lodell and Thelma Ecker Ray and dedicated many years of his life to his teaching career, landscaping and family businesses.
Wendell is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lonnette Ray; and...
Anita Tailes Hill
Sep 12, 2025
Anita Tailes Hill, 99, of Uvalde, Texas formerly of Pearsall, Texas passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on July 1, 1926, in Uvalde, Texas to Loretta (Tailes) and Guillermo Hill.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m.
A Mass...
Rodolfo C. Davila
Sep 11, 2025
Rodolfo “Rudy” Carrizales Davila, 60, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1965, to Antonio and Seleta Davila of Pearsall, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles...
Azucena N. Gonzales
Sep 10, 2025
Azucena N. Gonzales, 79, of D’Hanis passed away on September 10, 2025, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas.
She was born on November 18,1945, in San Ignacio, Texas to Jovita and Agapito Nieto.
She is survived by her husband, Juan Rodriguez of D’Hanis; two daughters, Lus Elena Villarreal and husband, Jesus of Dodge City, KS and Patsy Jo Musquez and husband,...
Kenneth Rogers
Sep 9, 2025
Kenneth Roy Rogers, 86, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 9, 2025. He was born on March 19, 1939, to Roy Douglas Rogers and Sadie Irene (Chisholm) Rogers.
Ken grew up in Leakey, Texas, and after graduating from high school, attended Baylor University. He was a lifelong entrepreneur and businessman, owning an insurance agency in Hereford,...
Ginger Ann Schneider
Sep 6, 2025
Ginger Ann Schneider, 81, of Uvalde, Texas passed away at her residence on September 6, 2025.
She was born on January 29, 1944, in Del Rio, Texas to Vivian (Hutto) and Neal Jernigan SR.
She is survived by her son, Russell Schneider and wife, Amanda of Uvalde and daughter, Morgan Paige Schneider.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Peggy...
Barbara Tumlinson
Sep 3, 2025
Barbara Jean Tumlinson passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Uvalde Texas. She was 87 years young when she walked into Heaven and was reunited with her life long love. Hallelujah they get to spend eternity with Jesus.
Barbara was born in Denver Colorado on November 1, 1937, to Sheldon and Marie Mitchell. She met and married, Jesse Donald Tumlinson,...
Rogelio L. Rodriguez
Sep 3, 2025
Rogelio L. Rodriguez, Sr., 88, of Sabinal passed away on September 3, 2025, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s...
Ray Milton Langford
Sep 3, 2025
Ray Milton Langford of Uvalde went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2025 at the age of 79.
He was born on November 6, 1945 in Uvalde to Woodrow and Doris (Patterson) Langford.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2205 at 10 a.m. at Getty St. Church of Christ in Uvalde, Texas.
Interment will follow at Hillcrest...
Billy Joe Foutz
Sep 2, 2025
Billy Joe Foutz, 78, of Batesville, Texas passed away on September 2, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born on November 1, 1946, in Uvalde, Texas to Dorothy Ivy (Blackman).
He is survived by four daughters, Kelly Jo Pargas of Wichita, Kansas, Crystal Lynn Foutz of Houston, Amanda Foutz of Aransas Pass, Shyla Foutz of Clyde; eight sons,...
Jose Armin Martinez
Sep 1, 2025
Jose Armin Martinez, 93, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on September 1, 2025, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.
Visitation will be held at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 1pm-9pm with a rosary scheduled for 7 p.m. same evening. A private family viewing is scheduled for 12pm-1pm.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, September...



