Obituaries

Raul “Minnow” Vasquez Jr., 67, of Sabinal died June 15, 2026, at his residence. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. July 3 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sabinal. Interment will follow at Sabinal Cemetery. He was born Jan. 30, 1959, in Hondo to Juanita (Gomez) and Raul Vasquez Sr. His family described Vasquez as […]

Richard “Fred” Woodrow, 87, of Sabinal died on June 16, 2026, at University Health in San Antonio. He was born on June 9, 1939, in Uvalde to Eva L. (Person) and Walter G. Woodrow. The family described the U.S. Army veteran as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, gentle soul, and honorable cowboy who loved his country. He is survived […]

Esther Trevino Soto, 80, of Uvalde, died on June 19, 2026, at Community Care Center of Hondo. Visitation began June 27 and will continue from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 26 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. June 29 at Sacred Heart Catholic […]

Rojelio Martinez, 71, of Uvalde died June 19, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 18, 1955, in Uvalde to Alejandra (Martinez) and Jesus Martinez. He married Alicia (Navejaro) June 12, 1981, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family described him as a warm, outgoing sports fan who loved being in the company of others and watching baseball […]

Marylou Estrada, 84, of Uvalde died June 16, 2026, at 214 Martin. She was born on Dec. 17, 1941, in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Paula (Alvarez) and Jose Francisco Estrada. She is survived by her son, Jose Contreras and wife, Mary, of Troy, Illinois; daughter, Lisa Rafinski of Chicago, Illinois; three sisters, Ynez Sanchez of Chicago, Illinois, Hilda Navarro of […]

Tommy Delane Williams, 82, of Uvalde died June 6, 2026, at Medina Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Castroville. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date near Temple. He was born March 23, 1944, in Austin to Wilma (Wundt) and Claude Alvin Williams. He served in the United States Navy for more than […]

Socorro Morin Talamantez, 95, of Uvalde died on June 14, 2026, at Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. June 21, and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. June 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. […]

It is with deep sorrow and great love that we announce the passing of Noris Garcia Jr., who passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife on May 23, 2026, at the age of 89 in Uvalde. Born in Brackettville, Noris built a life filled with purpose, faith, love, and accomplishment through hard work and determination. […]

Justin Wade Wimberley, 44, died on June 4, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born in Bellville to Donnay Lynn (Perry) and Thomas “Tommy” Wade Wimberley on July 4, 1981. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and served in the Global War on Terrorism in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He loved the outdoors and had a passion for […]