Ruven Martinez Velasquez, 75, of Uvalde died on Sept. 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 29, 1949, in Uvalde to Cecilia (Martinez) and Jesus Velasquez. He married Norma Lee Hinojosa on Dec. 7, 1985, in Uvalde. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, of Uvalde; two daughters, Michelle Torres and husband, Roy, of Uvalde […]
Obituaries
Dr. Gregory L. Baber
Dr. Gregory Lee Baber, 77, of Uvalde died on Sept. 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Ruth (Lewis) and Harvey Earl Baber. Baber practiced dentistry in Uvalde for more than 40 years, serving the community through his office, Uvalde Dental Associates. He was also instrumental in helping to establish Our […]
Larry Martinez
The Rev. Larry Martinez, 67, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on Sept. 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 25, 1938, in Mexico to Maria “Cuca” Ruiz and Lorenzo Martinez Sr. He married Linda Chavez on July 26, 1958, in Randolph, Wisconsin. Together they built a strong foundation of faith and family that has carried […]
James W. Bader
FREEJames Wayne Bader of Brackettville, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2025, at the age of 75 in San Antonio. He was born on Jan. 24th, 1950, in Del Rio, Texas, to James F. and Melba (Miller) Bader. He is survived by his wife Kathy, of Brackettville and two daughters, Amy Bader and husband Matthew Yoder […]
Wendell L. Ray
Wendell Lee Ray, 85, of Uvalde died on Sept. 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1940, in Elmo, Missouri, to Thelma (Ecker) and Lodell Elmer Ray. He dedicated many years of his life to his teaching career, landscaping and family businesses. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University where he played basketball and tennis on […]
Regina A. Santos-Aviles
Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, 35, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on Sept. 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Regina lit up every room she entered. She carried herself with grace and confidence that inspired those around her. Her smile was contagious, and her laugh made you feel like you were part of an inside joke, a gift she […]
Lorenzo Martinez
Lorenzo Martinez, 86, of Uvalde died on Sept. 25, 2025, at his daughter’s residence in San Antonio. Visitation is set from 1 to 9 p.m., with a gathering at 7 p.m., Sept. 30 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 1, also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Micheal Williams Jr.
Micheal Williams Jr., 89, of Utopia died on Sept. 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1936, in Laredo to Eugina Maye (Henson) and Mark Williams Sr. He dedicated many years of his life to his career at sea, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his work and community. He is survived by his wife, Dorinda Withrow, […]
Josefina L. Flores
Josefina Lira Flores, 77, of Uvalde died on Sept. 23, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. She was born on Sept. 18, 1948, in Uvalde to Juanita (Zapata) and Cecilio Lira. Visitation began Sept. 27, taking place from 1 to 9 p.m., and will continue Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A rosary will […]
Antonio Guerrero
Antonio Guerrero, 89, of Uvalde died on Sept. 23, 2025, and Methodist Hospital Texsan in San Antonio. Visitation is scheduled from 1 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29, 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. Sept. 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and interment will […]
Plumbing 

Subscribe to our free daily newsletter!