Recent Obituaries
Johnny A. Ruiz
Jul 15, 2023
Johnny A. Ruiz, 68, of Uvalde, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Uvalde.
He was born on August 1, 1954, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to Ramona (Ambriz) and Juan Ruiz.
Johnny married Anna Espinoza on May 26, 1990, in Uvalde.
Johnny survived by his wife Anna E. Ruiz of Uvalde; daughter, Katie Nicole Ruiz and husband, Javier...
Annell Dorris
Jul 11, 2023
Cora Annell Graham Dorris was born January 23, 1943, in Freer, Texas, to Elbert Herman and Faye CokerGraham. One of six daughters, Annell grew up in the middle of it all, whether it be helping with her daddy’sBrahman cattle, in the kitchen with her momma making chicken and dumplings, or out and about experiencingsmall town life. She was a friend...
Alicia Perez Rocha
Jul 8, 2023
Dr. Alicia Perez Rocha PhD, formerly of Uvalde, Tx, passed away July 08, 2023 at the Hospice House in Burlington, IA at the age of 75.
She was born in Uvalde, Tx to Filomena (Morales) and Juan Weaver Perez.
Alicia married Sostenes Rocha Jr, in Uvalde, Tx June 20,1971.
She is survived by her husband, Sostenes...
Charles Lee Reeves
Jul 8, 2023
Charles Lee Reeves, 81, of Uvalde passed away on July 8, 2023, at his residence.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery.
He was born on January 29, 1942, in Atlanta, Texas to Gertude (Beasley) and Carl Lee Reeves.
Charles lived in East Texas until he was in the...
John McDonald
Jul 6, 2023
John McDonald, 78, of Uvalde, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
He was born on February 25, 1945, in Uvalde to Bessie (Perkins) and Francisco Olivarez
He married Irma Cruz on April 16, 1999, in Uvalde.
He is survived by his wife, Irma McDonald of Uvalde, daughter Leisl Bryant and husband...
Helen Reyes
Jul 3, 2023
Helen Reyes, 74, of Uvalde, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
She was born on May 5, 1949, in Uvalde to Carmen (Garcia) and Alejandro Reyes.
She is survived by five daughters, Monica Bates and husband Jay of Kyle, Esmeralda Franco and husband Cesar of Dale, Elsa Morales of San Antonio,...
Harvey Searcy Donoho
Jun 30, 2023
It is with great sadness that we mourn the peaceful passing of Harvey Searcy Donoho on June 30, 2023, at the cabin he built in Boulder Ridge Estates near Tie Siding, Wyoming. Carolyn Campbell Donoho, his wife of 59 years, was by his side.
During a long and adventurous life, Harvey built two cabins by hand, felling the trees...
Javier Garza
Jun 29, 2023
Javier Garza, 23, of Uvalde passed away on June 29, 2023, in Uvalde.
He was born on August 29, 1999, in Uvalde to Elsa (Espinoza) and Saul Sergio Garza.
He is survived by his mother of Uvalde; sister, Denise Garza of Uvalde; two brothers, Sergio Garza and Saul Garza both of Uvalde; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
...
Kathleen Vaughan
Jun 26, 2023
Kathleen “Kitty” Qualia Vaughan, age 80, met her heavenly Father on June 26, 2023, in Brackettville, Texas.
Kitty was born on January 24, 1943, to Louis and Kathleen Qualia in Del Rio, Texas and married the love of her life, WJ Vaughan, on April 4, 1992.
She was a devout Catholic who devoted her life to her...
Jacqueline Sue Chism
Jun 24, 2023
Jacqueline Sue Chism, 76, of Utopia passed away on June 24, 2023.
She was born on March 29, 1947 in San Antonio to Ada Lee (Boultinghouse) and Mahlon Chism.
She is survived by her daughter, Caryn Jones and husband Hubert of Florida; son, Jeffrey Moore and wife, Robin of Utopia; sister, Janice Chism of Utopia; and grandchildren David and...
Billy Joe James
Jun 24, 2023
Billy Joe James, 87, of Uvalde, went to heaven after a sudden heart attack on June 24, 2023 at the Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
A service will be held on Friday, June 30, 10:00 am, at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
He was born on July 26, 1935, in Bryan County, Oklahoma to Leona (Laxton), and...
Jessie Miller
Jun 24, 2023
Jessie E. Miller (Gerrie) went home to the Lord on June 24, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1941, in Macon, Georgia to parents Felton and Mary Andrews, both deceased. She was preceded in death by son Bryan A. Miller of Beeville, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband of 64½ years, Arthur R. Miller of...
Dennis House
Jun 22, 2023
Dennis House, 66, of Uvalde passed away on June 22, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on November 1, 1956 in Oregon to Rachel (Wolverton) and William Arthur House.
Interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Tommy C. Walker
Jun 22, 2023
Tommy Walker 84, of Uvalde passed away on Thursday June 22, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be on Monday June 26, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Services will be Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary with Pastor Dr. David Bachelor of Uvalde Methodist Church officiating. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Uvalde.
Tommy...
Pablo Canales III
Jun 20, 2023
Pablo Canales, III of Batesville, Texas passed away on June 20, 2023, at his residence at the age of 59.
He was born on March 25, 1964, in Uvalde, Texas to Dimas (Martinez) and Pablo Canales, II.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Garza) Canales of Batesville; mother, Dimas Canales of Batesville; daughter, Sandra Canales and husband, Juan...
Alice Koehler
Jun 19, 2023
Alice Ruth Koehler, 72, of La Pryor passed away on June 19, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on September 21, 1950, in Uvalde to Irma (Rauch) and Wilton Fred Koehler.
She is survived by her sister, Kay Reddick of Beeville, Texas; two nephews, Tommy Atkinson, Jr and wife, Rhonda of Uvalde and Joh Garlon Reddick, III of...
Amanda Ybarra
Jun 18, 2023
Amanda A. Ybarra, a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, passed away on June 18th, 2023 at the age of 44 in Williamsport, PA. She was born on April 5th, 1979 in San Diego, CA to Robert Ybarra and Elizabeth Page.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 29 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...
Hermila Leos Contreras
Jun 18, 2023
Hermila Leos Contreras of Sabinal passed away on June 18, 2023, at her residence at the age of 92.
She was born on January 26, 1931, in Sabinal, Texas to Ascencion (Amaya) and Juan Leos.
She married Isabel O. Contreras on April 29, 1956, in Sabinal, Texas.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years of Sabinal, Texas;...
Otis Wayne Canion
Jun 13, 2023
Wayne (O.W.) Canion of Utopia, TX passed away on June 13, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on January 31, 1929 in San Antonio, TX to Randal Mack Canion and Nellie Mae Schoolie. He went to school in Utopia, TX where he graduated, later moving to San Antonio to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone.
He married...
Christina Perez
Jun 12, 2023
Christina Perez, 51, of La Pryor passed away on June 12, 2023, at PAM Specialty Hospital in San Antonio.
She was born on July 16, 1971, in Crystal City, Texas to Guadalupe (Salazar) and Roberto Perez.
She married Pedro Perez, Jr. in Dallas, Texas on July 16, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 3 years of Bulverde;...
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