Recent Obituaries
Jesus S. Torres
Jul 27, 2025
Jesus S. “Chuy” Torres, 62, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Sabinal, Texas passed away on July 27, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on December 16, 1962, in Uvalde, Texas to Evangelina (Saiz) and Francisco D. Torrez.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass...
Johnny Garcia
Jul 27, 2025
Johnny Garcia, 74, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on July 27, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
He was born on August 6, 1950, in Michigan to Guadalupe (Casteneda) and Manuel Garcia.
He married Elva Gonzales on May 19, 1973 in Uvalde, Texas
Visitation will be held on July 31, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. A...
David C. Chapa
Jul 26, 2025
David C. Chapa, 66, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on July 26, 2025, at Methodist Texsan Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 2 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 celebrated on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10 a.m....
Anita G. Ledesma
Jul 24, 2025
Anita G Ledesma formerly of La Pryor Texas passed away on July 24, 2025 in San Antonio Texas.
Anita was born on June 1, 1951 in Salinas California to Jose O Ledesma and Maria G Ledesma.
Anita is survived by daughters Soledad M Ledesma (Aram Gomar) of San Antonio TX, Maria Rios ( Esteban Rios) of Uvalde TX, and step daughter Iris...
Sue Pitts Baldwin
Jul 24, 2025
Sue Pitts Baldwin, 90, passed away peacefully in her home in Uvalde in the early morning of July 24th, 2025. Sue was born May 7th, 1935 to Oscar and Pauline (Thornton) Pitts in the small community of Groesbeck, Texas. Sue attended school in Groesbeck and began her college studies at the age of 16 at Sam Houston State College in Huntsville,...
Billie Jean Davis
Jul 24, 2025
Billie Jean Faulkner Davis passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. She was born in-home January 8, 1933. Her parents were Maida Christine Haby Faulkner and Clarence Leonard Faulkner.
Always one to apply herself, she graduated from Leakey High School at the age of 16 and enrolled in Durham’s Business School in San Antonio. Following her graduation, she worked at Fort...
Carole R. Campbell
Jul 22, 2025
Carole Jean (Ruthstrom) Campbell, 81, of Uvalde County, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on July 18, 1944, in Houston to Gertrude (Wyatt) and Allan Ruthstrom. Her father was a member of the Ruthstrom Family Band, which immigrated to the U.S. from Sweden in 1917.
She married John Calvin Campbell Sr. on July 21, 1962...
Trinidad Uriegas Bermea III
Jul 22, 2025
Trinidad Uriegas Bermea III, a loving father, dedicated brother, and cherished friend, passed away on July 22, 2025, at St. Lukes Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Born on November 12, 1950, in Uvalde, Texas, Trinidad was a vibrant soul who touched many lives throughout his 74 years.
Trinidad’s impressive career began with a long tenure at HEB, where he served...
Alejandro Aguirre
Jul 19, 2025
Alejandro Aguirre, 78, of Batesville, Texas passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2025 at 8:12 a.m. surrounded by his beloved family. A decorated Vietnam War combat medic, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend. Alejandro was defined by courage, compassion, and service. He is survived by his beloved high school sweetheart and wife of 32 years, Elida...
Mary R. Rodriguez
Jul 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Maria (Mary) Rodriguez of Uvalde, Texas, on July 16, 2025.
Mary was born on August 29, 1948, in Knippa, Texas, Mary lived the majority of her life in Uvalde, Texas, where she built a life centered around family. She will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to...
Judy Moore Garner
Jul 15, 2025
Judy Moore Garner, 78, a lifetime resident of Uvalde, died July 15, 2025, at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio.
A memorial service and celebration of Judy's life will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, July 26, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Uvalde. The Rev. Bob Counselman, interim rector at St. Philip's, officiated.
Judy was born April 25, 1947,...
Gregorio Cordova
Jul 15, 2025
Gregorio “Sonny” Cordova was born on December 19, 1935, in La Pryor, Texas, to Maria Flores Cordova and Pedro Cordova. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Pedro Cordova and Otila Vaughn, and his wife Mona Cordova, his son Paul P. Cordova and his great grandson Briggs Cole Martin. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Helen Herrera...
Joyce Anna Villanueva
Jul 13, 2025
Joyce Anna Villanueva, 75, of La Pryor, Texas passed away on July 13, 2025, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist...
Frank Gale Garcia
Jul 12, 2025
Frank Gale Garcia, a dedicated production operator at Flowers Baking Company for 19 years, passed away on July 12, 2025, at the University Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on October 8, 1974, in Houston, Texas, to Frank Alaniz and Guadalupe Rodriguez. Frank was a proud graduate of La Pryor High School and later attended ITT Tech, where he...
Gerald Steven Smallwood
Jul 11, 2025
Gerald Steven Smallwood, 82, of Uvalde, went to Heaven on July 11, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1942 in Sabinal, Texas to Irene Farr Smallwood and Jasper Gerald Smallwood. He graduated from Uvalde High School in 1961 and attended Southwest Texas Junior College.
He is survived by his wife, Sammye Blair Smallwood of Uvalde; his daughter, Gloria Clark and...
Tomas Ortiz Galvan
Jul 9, 2025
Tomas Ortiz Galvan, Jr., 82, of Batesville, Texas passed away on July 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born on November 10, 1942, in Mesa, Arizona to Juanita (Ortiz) and Tomas Galvan, Sr.
He married Anita Louise Padilla on September 22, 1974, in Pueblo, Colorado.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years of Batesville;...
James Cody Elrod
Jul 5, 2025
James “Cody” Elrod, 73, of Uvalde, passed away on July 5, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born on October 4, 1951, in Falfurrias, Texas to Dayse (Adams) and Dardus Elrod.
A memorial service will be held on July 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
He is survived by two sons Brandon Elrod of Uvalde and Casey...
Dortha DeWitt
Jul 5, 2025
Dortha Dewitt, 104, of Sabinal, formerly of Red Rock, Texas passed away on July 5, 2025, at her residence.Dortha was born on July 19, 1920, in Haskell, Texas to Willie (Cooner) and FM Benton.
Viewing will be held on July 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. with a funeral service at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. Interment will follow at...
Juan Francisco Banda
Jul 5, 2025
Juan Francisco Banda, 89, of Sabinal, Texas passed away on July 5, 2025, at his residence.
Juan was born on August 21, 1935, in Sabinal, Texas to Juanita (Vasquez) and Juan Banda.
Juan married Maria Flores on November 5, 1966, in Sabinal, Texas.
Juan attended Sabinal High School and proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1964. During his service,...
Fidel Dominguez Camacho
Jul 3, 2025
Fidel D. Camacho, 86, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on July 3, 2025, at his residence.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on both days. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday,...