Obituaries

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Odilia Lerma

Odilia Lerma

May 14, 2025

Odilia Lerma, 94, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on May 14, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. She was born December 23, 1930, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico to Maria Castro Longoria and José Maria Longoria she was one of seven children.

She married Raúl Y. Lerma Sr. on December 30, 1951, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, shortly after they moved to Uvalde, Texas...

Eugenio C. Chapa

Eugenio C. Chapa

May 12, 2025

Eugenio C. Chapa, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 12, 1944, in Uvalde, Texas, to Reynaldo and Paula Chapa. 

He married Bertha Salas in February of 1966, in Uvalde, TX.

A lifelong resident of Uvalde, Eugenio began his family in the community...

Delfina Davis Pruneda

Delfina Davis Pruneda

May 12, 2025

Delfina Davis Pruneda, 91, of Uvalde, Texas formerly of Sabinal, Texas passed away on May 12, 2025, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas.

She was born on July 17, 1933, in Sabinal, Texas to Florencia (Davis) and Elario Pruneda.

A visitation in honor of Delfina will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles...

Marcella R. Spurgeon

Marcella R. Spurgeon

May 7, 2025

On May 7, 2025, Marcella Rambie Spurgeon of San Antonio passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She would have turned 91 later this month. She was born in Center Point, Tx to Marcellus Rambie and Frances Thomason Rambie.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 am to 2 p.m. with a funeral service...

Nemencio A. Dungo

Nemencio A. Dungo

May 6, 2025

Nemencio A. Dungo, 80, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on May 6, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a funeral service at 3 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. 

He was born on October 8, 1944, in Manila, Philippines to Emilia (De Leon) and Rosendo Dungo. 

He married Remedios Ravelo...

Fernando L. Ramirez

Fernando L. Ramirez

May 3, 2025

Fernando Lopez Ramirez, 69, of Hondo, formerly of Uvalde and Crystal City, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A service will be held the same day at 6:30 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

He was born on January 16,...

Eva Mae O'Bryant

Eva Mae O'Bryant

May 2, 2025

Eva Mae White Matheny O'Bryant entered eternal rest Friday, May 2, 2025.

A graveside service will be held on May 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Sabinal Cemetery.    

She was born on January 6, 1927 to Yorcie Homer White and Lenna Felts White on the family farm near Sabinal. She had two siblings, Barbara Matheny and Homer White. Eva graduated...

Guadalupe Ayala

Guadalupe Ayala

May 1, 2025

Guadalupe “Javier” AyalaGuadalupe (Javier) Ayala, 73 of Batesville, Texas passed away on Thursday May 1, 2025 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas.

Guadalupe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He didn’t have the opportunity for much formal education but that didn’t stop him from being an exceptional provider. From working in the fields for 28 years to driving...

Mary Lou Lopez Garza

Mary Lou Lopez Garza

Apr 28, 2025

Mary Lou (Lopez) Garza, 63, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on April 28, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A funeral service will be...

Ricardo Reyes

Ricardo Reyes

Apr 25, 2025

Ricardo Macias Reyes, 92, of Uvalde passed away on April 25, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at...

Lela Annette Brewster

Lela Annette Brewster

Apr 25, 2025

Lela Annette Brewster, of Uvalde, Texas passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 at the age of 90. She was born on December 15, 1934 in Rolla, Missouri. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Fabian and husband Gary of Kingsland; daughter Patricia Chisum and husband Larry of Leakey; daughter Sharon Hotard and husband Jay of Uvalde; and son Neal...

Maria Eugenia Salazar

Maria Eugenia Salazar

Apr 23, 2025

Maria Eugenia Salazar, 52, of San Angelo, Texas, formerly of Uvalde, Texas passed away at her residence on April 23, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Sacred...

Dennis Owen Robinson

Dennis Owen Robinson

Apr 20, 2025

Dennis Owen Robinson of Uvalde, Texas died on April 20, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3 p.m.

He was born on July 23, 1948, in Odessa, Texas to Betty Jean (Lewis) and Roland Robinson.

He served in the US Army, 101st Airborne Division in the Vietnam war as a...

Kent Eric Beecroft

Kent Eric Beecroft

Apr 18, 2025

Kent Beecroft, 82, died on Friday morning, April 18th in his home, with loved ones by his side. Kent was born on August 8th 1942, in San Antonio and adopted at birth by Eric and Ethel Beecroft of Uvalde. He was baptized into the Christian faith at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church where he attended church much of his life.

After graduating...

Esperanza H. Trevino

Esperanza H. Trevino

Apr 17, 2025

Esperanza H. “Lanchy” Trevino, 62, of Uvalde, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who remember her warm spirit and loving nature.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10 a.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Mass of Christian burial will take...

Guadalupe Garcia

Guadalupe Garcia

Apr 14, 2025

Guadalupe Garcia, Jr. of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

A memorial service to honor his life will be held on May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Casa El Shaddai, located at 700 N. High St., Uvalde, Texas.

Born on September 9, 1954, in Uvalde, Texas, Guadalupe was the son of Maria...

Kara L. Claxton

Kara L. Claxton

Apr 13, 2025

Kara Linda Claxton, of Midland and Utopia, Texas, earned her wings on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1972, to Barbara (Lee) and Weldon Claxton.

Kara began attending Bynum School at the age of 14 and continued until her passing. During her time there, she dedicated herself to various community service efforts, including volunteering at Meals on...

Luis Carlos Chavez

Luis Carlos Chavez

Apr 5, 2025

Luis Carlos ("Lu") Chavez, 55, formerly of Uvalde, died in San Antonio on April 5, 2025. 

Born in San Salvador, El Salvador on December 7, 1969 to Geronimo and Jane (Merry) Chavez, Lu was the youngest of four children. After moving with his family to Uvalde in 1974, Lu attended Uvalde public schools and participated in community programs including Rainbow 4-H...

Dea Lynn Hall

Dea Lynn Hall

Apr 2, 2025



Surrounded by her loved ones Dea Lynn Hall, 70, of Uvalde, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1954, in Edinburg, Texas.

Living a happy, simple life was her goal, and her dream came true when she met Bobby Hall in 1979. They...

Thomas Browne DuBose

Thomas Browne DuBose

Apr 2, 2025

Thomas Browne DuBose, 90, of Uvalde, Texas passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at The Veranda Senior Living in Uvalde, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on December 4, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas and was raised on a ranch Northeast of Uvalde, Texas. He attended school in Uvalde and graduated from Uvalde High School in 1953....