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Joe Nevarez Diaz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...