Recent Obituaries
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...
Shirley May Perkins
Sep 22, 2024
Shirley May Perkins, 78, of Uvalde passed away on September 22, 2024, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery.
She was born on April 16, 1946, in Blackpool, England to Joyce (Bennett) and Harry Barth.
She married Larry Perkins on July 5, 1975.
She is survived by her...
Eliza U. Morales
Sep 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Eliza U. Morales, at the venerable age of 99, on September 19, 2024. A cherished resident of San Antonio, Eliza (Licha) will forever be remembered as a beloved matriarch and pillar of strength for her family and community, having previously lived in Uvalde, Texas.
Licha was born on February...
Jamie Lou Harris
Sep 19, 2024
Jamie Lou Cravey Harris, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born in Tarpley, Texas on April 28, 1941 to James Noble Cravey and Lorene Haby Cravey. She was the fourth child out of 7. She spent her entire childhood in Leakey, attending school and playing sports.
After graduation she attended Southwest Texas Junior College before...
Johnny B. Coronado
Sep 15, 2024
Johnny B. Coronado, 72, of Uvalde passed away on September 15, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in San Antonio.
The family will greet visitors from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Johnnie Santos, Jr.
Sep 9, 2024
Johnnie Santos, Jr., 64, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde passed away on September 9, 2024, at his residence.
Visitation will begin on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at 12 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
He was born on October 12, 1959, in Uvalde, Texas...
Evangelina Z. Flores
Sep 6, 2024
Evangelina Z. Flores, 86, of La Pryor, Texas passed away on September 6, 2024, at her residence.
Visitation will begin on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
Interment will follow at La Pryor Cemetery.
She was...
Severo J. Contreras, Sr.
Sep 5, 2024
Severo J. Contreras, Sr., 91, of Hillsboro, Texas, formerly of Knippa, Texas passed away at his residence.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Knippa Catholic Cemetery.
He...
Betty Faye Felts
Sep 3, 2024
Betty Felts departed this world on September 3, 2024 after a brief illness.
Betty Faye Robinson was born on March 27, 1931 in Del Rio, Texas to Doris Dee Davenport and Leo Henry Robinson. Her family moved to Concan and then the Sabinal area where she and her sisters enjoyed an idyllic childhood. The daughter of a government trapper, she learned...
Bettie Jewel Gilbert
Sep 2, 2024
Bettie Jewel Butler Gilbert, 94, passed away on September 2, 2024, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde.
She was born on February 7, 1930, to Mildred Butler in Clarksville, Texas.
She was converted at age 13 years of age, and joined the St. James Baptist Church in Clarksville, Texas, and was baptized the same year. She graduated in 1948 from Cheatham High...