Edmundo Rene Arizmendi, 80, of Uvalde died on June 7, 2017, at his residence. A rosary will be recited today at 7 p.m. at Rushing- Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born on Feb. 12, 1937, in Knippa to Antonia (Talavera) and Dolores Escobedo Arizmendi. He married Maria Gallardo on Jan. 13, 1979, in Uvalde. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, of Uvalde; two daughters, Naida Arizmendi of Uvalde, and Leticia Arizmendi of Kenedy; one son, Larry Arizmendi of Grass Valley, California; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Rene Arizmendi and Michael Arizmendi; one daughter, Jacklyn Arizmendi; five sisters, Carmelita Arizmendi, Grace Thompson, Adela Silva, Guadalupe Mansanarez, Emma Cortez; and two brothers, Enrique Arizmendi and Alfredo Arizmendi. Pallbearers will be Angel Mendoza, Roy Arizmendi, Roy Navejar Jr., Joe Gaitan, Samuel Mireles, John Falcon, Gene Ayala and Vale Ortega.

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Dagoberto Correa, 51, of Batesville died on June 7, 2017, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held today at 2:30 p.m. at Rushing Estes Knowles Mortuary, with interment to follow at Batesville Cemetery. He was born on Oct. 9, 1965, to Maria Elia Ramos and Rojelio Correa. He married Maribel Cazares on April 14, 1984, in Batesville. Correa served as the Justice of Peace for Pct. 1 Judge in Zavala County since 2003; he was a municipal judge in Crystal City from May 27, 2011, to Aug. 17, 2012; and he was a board member of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council. He spent many years on the Community Council of South Central Texas and worked closely with the Avance headstart program. He is survived by his wife of 33 years; mother; one daughter, Geniva Correa; two sons, Dagoberto Correa Jr. and wife, Lori, and Donavan Correa; two sisters, Alveisa Vasquez and husband, Ismael, and Cristella Ramos; three brothers, Juan Manuel Ramos, Patricio Ramos and wife, Lorena, and Rojelio Correa Jr. and wife, Diana, all of Batesville; and three grandchildren, Sayleen Correa, Ares Correa and Adalyn Medina. Correa was preceded in death by his father. A rosary was recited on Friday and again yesterday at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

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Matilde N. Diaz, 97, of Uvalde died on June 6, 2017, at Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Sept. 15, 1919, in Uvalde to Dorothy (Canales) and Severo Nevarez. She married Antonio E. Diaz on Sept. 1 1940, in Uvalde. She is survived by two sons, Antonio Diaz and wife, Pita, and Joe Diaz and wife, Maggie, all of Uvalde; one brother, Henry C. Nevarez of California; five grandchildren, Rene Aguilera, Martha Barrnett and husband, Barry, Albert Diaz and companion, Arturo Rodriguez, Andy Diaz, and Wineberto ‘’Bimbie’’ Diaz and wife, Moraey; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Diaz was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Dorothy Martinez; four brothers, Severo C. Nevarez, Leo Nevarez, Paco Nevarez and Luis Nevarez; and two sisters, Ann Everett and Susie Nevarez A rosary was recited on Wednesday and again on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass was held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery.

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Michael David Fuentes, 39, of Uvalde died on May 12, 2017, in San Antonio. He was born on Sept. 15, 1977, in Del Rio to Delma Fuentes and Joe Oliver. He is survived by two sisters, Augustina Fuentes and husband, Steve McBurrey, of San Antonio, and Angie Duron and husband, Miguel, of Hawarden, Iowa; one brother, Juan Mendoza and wife, Maribel, of Knippa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. A rosary was recited on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Rushing- Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Cremation was under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary

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Tom Vance Haby Jr., 84, of Brackettville died on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at his residence. Graveside services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Uvalde Cemetery. He was born on Sept. 19, 1932, in Uvalde to Sarah (Crump) and Tom Vance Haby. Haby attended school in Uvalde and graduated from Uvalde High School in 1950. He was a member of the 1949 Uvalde High School Coyote football team, where he made and maintained lifelong friendships. After serving in the U.S. Army in Korea, he attended and graduated from Texas Tech University. Haby married Mary Lee Kolinek on June 26, 1959, in Uvalde and the couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 2009. Both taught school in Knippa, La Pryor and Terlingua. Later, he managed ranches for Hayden Haby and “Happy” Shahan. He is survived by one son, Guy “Chip” Haby and wife, Kasey Hall Haby, of Atascosa; and two grandchildren, Tillman Vance and Sarah Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and two brothers, Hayden Haby and Rymond Haby. Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip’s Episcopal School, 343 N. Getty St., Uvalde, TX 78801.

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Siria Ruiz, 82, of Uvalde died on June 2, 2017, in San Antonio. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.

Gloria Erlinda Arizmendi, 81, of Uvalde died on June 12, 2017, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. A rosary was recited yesterday and will be recited again today at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Arizmendi was born on March 21, 1936, in Blewett to Maclovia (Mirelez) and Palemon Martinez. She worked for 36 years with the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District. She taught C.C.D. classes for 15 years at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She volunteered at numerous facilities, such as the Uvalde Food Pantry, St. Henry De Oso Family Project, Sacred Heart Catholic Church (as a money counter) and Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was also a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 479. The family says Arizmendi was very active, attending functions for all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she was known to be an avid San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys fan. According to her family, she would never miss an episode of the Bachelorette or Dancing with the Stars. She is survived by four daughters, Mimo Alejandro, Diana Ortega and husband, Valentin, Dooley Cardona and Jeannie Arredondo and companion, Roy Samarripa; and two sisters, Elsa Arizmendi and Olivia Gonzales, all of Uvalde; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Pallbearers will be Chris Alejandro, Mandy Cardona, Alfredo Cardona, Angie Arredondo, Iris Arredondo, Orlando Ortega and Joann Navarro. Honorary pallbearers will be Mauricio Alejandro, Carissa Alejandro, Alyssa Prado, Anissa Prado, Derrick Cardenas, Diego Cardenas, Dylan Cardenas, Lexy Padilla, and Darian Rivera. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Uvalde Food Pantry, 211 S. Evans St., Uvalde, TX 78801, or Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 408 Fort Clark Rd., Uvalde, TX 78801.

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Carlos Antonio ‘’Bubba’’ Garcia Jr., 12, of Uvalde died on June 10, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Rushing-Estes- Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.

Gladden Clyde “Rusty” McAnelly Jr., 95, of Pearsall died on June 11, 2017, in Devine. A funeral service will be held today at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Pearsall, with interment to follow at the Yancey Cemetery. He was born on March 11, 1922, in Yancey to Hallie Laura (Nixon) and Gladden Clyde McAnelly Sr. He was a member of Frio Lodge #399 AF & AM and the First Baptist Church of Pearsall, as well as a retired and honorary deacon. The family says he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved farming and ranching. McAnelly retired after 24 years as city superintendent of Pearsall. After retirement, he worked pumping and gauging oil wells, until he was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Briscoe McAnelly; parents; three brothers, J.W. McAnelly, C.W. McAnelly and John E. McAnelly; and two sisters, Dora Mae Faseler and Hallie Lorine McAnelly. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Nicole Horn Crenwelge of Uvalde, and Terri Ellen Bledsoe of Pearsall; one sister, Anna Lee Strait of Pearsall; three sisters-in-law, Auldine McAnelly of Florida, Elizabeth McAnelly of Hondo, and Mary B. Briscoe of San Antonio; five grandchildren, Trace Horn, Kirbi Bledsoe Seiler and husband, Tyler, Mac Bledsoe, Jessellyn Horn Stockton, and Colton Crenwelge; and two great-grandchildren, Juliet Stockton and Weston Seiler. A visitation was held yesterday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Pearsall. Pallbearers will be Trace Horn, Colton Crenwelge, Mac Bledsoe, Tyler Seiler, Ben Briscoe, and Bill Fronzek, with Masonic graveside services under the auspices of Frio Lodge #399, AF & AM. Memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN, 37214-0800; First Baptist Church, 204 S. Walnut St., Pearsall, TX 78061; or to the Yancey Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 84, Yancey, TX 78886.

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Raul Vasquez, 71, of Uvalde died on June 6, 2017, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on July 29, 1945, in Uvalde to Carmen (Maldonado) and Martin Vasquez. He married Aurelia Lira on Jan. 9, 1965, in Uvalde. He was preceded in death by his parents. Vasquez is survived by his wife; and one son, Raul Vasquez Jr., both of Uvalde; three daughters, JoAnn Segovia and husband, Joe, and Julissa Vasquez Cisneros and husband, Steve, all of San Antonio, and Larissa Jo Flores and husband, Daniel, of Uvalde; five grandsons, Joseph Emanuel Segovia, John William Segovia, Ryan Steven Cisneros, Eugene Chapa III and Matthew R. Vasquez-Ortiz; four granddaughters, Amanda Rae Chapa, Cassandra Rae Cisneros, Mia Jade Flores, and Mariah Analisa Flores: and one great-grandson, Blake Andrew Porras. An interment of ashes will take place at a later date.

Milburn Ray Vernor, 86, of Camp Wood, died on June 11, 2017, in Camp Wood. A service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Camp Wood. Carroll Vernor Jr. will officiate and interment will immediately follow at the Camp Wood cemetery. Vernor was born on Dec. 29, 1930, in Camp Wood to Gladys Winifred (Hubble) and Clarence Ross Vernor. The family says Vernor worked odd jobs as a boy; he had a strong work ethic that served him well throughout his life. He served in the U.S. Army, and then became self-employed. According to the family, he often joked that he always thought he wanted to be the boss until he found out that he would be the first one there and the last to leave. The family says his strongest asset was confidence in his own abilities, coupled with a willingness to work long hours; he was always seeking out ways to be more efficient, and he was a generous man who would help others anonymously when possible. Vernor ran businesses in sheet metal manufacturing, concrete, road construction, and oilfield ventures, but the family says his love was ranching; he kidded that he had to do a lot of other things to be able to afford to ranch. Beyond all else, he loved and valued his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gloria Von McDonald Vernor; one son, Robert Ray Vernor; and two brothers, Kenneth Page “Keno” Vernor and Charles Edmund “Ed” Vernor. Vernor is survived by two daughters, Brenda Rae Cable and husband, Christopher Sr., of Montell, and Bonny Elaine Herndon of Uvalde; one son, Anthony Travis “Tony” Vernor of La Pryor; three siblings, Doyle Lynn Vernor and wife, Bea, of Montell, and Carroll Ross Vernor and wife, Ivie, and Nancy Sue Pryse and husband, James, all of Camp Wood; nine grandchildren, Jesse Jerome Baxter, and wife, Maria, Mistie Dawn Kocurek and husband, Trent, Cody Rae Esser and husband, Walter, Victoria Lauren Dühring, and husband, Siegfried, George Ray Herndon, Marjorie Von Herndon, Laramie Ann Vernor, Lexie Sage Vernor and Rankin Colt Bell; one daughter-in-law, Velvet LeAnn Vernor, of D’Hanis; 11 great-grandchildren, Christopher Baxter, Jessica Baxter, Sophie Baxter, Tate Kocurek, Gracie Kocurek, Trenden Kocurek, Trenlie Kocurek, Tresten Kocurek, Kaylea Esser, Emily Esser and Wyatt Esser; and numerous nephews and nieces. Condolences may be left in the online guestbook at http://www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net/obituary/mr-milburn-vernor.

Hortencia Gonzalez De Leon, 90, of Uvalde died on June 15, 2017, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. A rosary will be recited today and again tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. She was born on Nov. 4, 1926, in Camp Wood to Maria (Carbajal) and Alejandro Gonzalez. She married Alonzo De Leon on June 21, 1955, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. She is survived by one sister, Sulema Hidalgo of Monahans; two brothers, Reyes Gonzales of South Carolina, and Jose Gonzalez of Odessa; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sisters, Rosa Flores and Fernanda Hoffman; and two brothers, Alejandro C. Gonzales, and Rodolfo Gonzalez.

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Carlos Antonio ‘’Bubba’’ Garcia Jr. of Uvalde passed away on June 10, 2017, at his residence at the age of 12. A visitation was held yesterday, and a visitation will be held today from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A rosary was recited yesterday and will be recited again today at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born on Aug. 27, 2004, in Uvalde. He is survived by his father, Carlos Ruiz Garcia of Uvalde; paternal grandparents, Ruben and Cynthia Garcia; paternal great grandparents, Ascension and Maria Ruiz; sister, Sophie Ann Garcia; brothers, Estevan Garcia and Xavier Garcia; uncles, Ruben G. Garcia Jr., Jon Ruiz Garcia, and Jacob Garcia; and aunts, Irma Garcia and Ashley Salinas, all of Uvalde; and numerous great aunts, uncles, and cousins. He enjoyed playing tennis for Uvalde CISD and loved playing with his cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bertha “Licha” Garcia; and great grandparents, Jose and Maria Garcia.Pallbearers will be Ruben G. Garcia Jr., Ruben G. Garcia III, Jacob A. Garcia, Jon Ruiz Garcia, Jesse Garcia and Edwardo Sosa. Honorary pallbearers will be Sergio Ascension Ruiz, Jose Gilberto Ruiz, Angel Miller, Estrella Bustamante and Destiny Gomez.

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Ricardo Luna, 44, of Batesville died on June 15, 2017, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.

Vida Aguero Alvarez, 61, of Tomball, formerly of Camp Wood, died on June 18, 2017, in Tomball. Hurricane activity may cause inclement weather in this area, which may affect services. The funeral home may be contacted at 281-351-7233 to confirm service arrangements. A visitation will be held, and a rosary will be recited, today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Klein Funeral Chapel in Tomball. A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Klein Funeral Chapel in Tomball, followed by interment at Klein Memorial Park. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.

Hortencia Gonzalez De Leon of Uvalde passed away on June 15, 2017, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 90. She was born on Nov. 4, 1926, in Camp Wood to Alejandro and Maria (Carbajal) Gonzalez. She married Alonzo De Leon on June 21, 1955, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. She is survived by her sister, Sulema Hidalgo of Monahans; brothers, Reyes Gonzales of South Carolina and Jose Gonzalez of Odessa; and numerous nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters, Rosa Flores and Fernanda Hoffman; and brothers, Alejandro C. Gonzales, and Rodolfo Gonzalez. A rosary was recited on Sunday and again on Monday at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass was held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Javier A. Gonzalez, Patrick B. Gonzales, Matthew Gonzales, Eli Bravo, Jason Flores and Jordan Flores.

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Petra Luna, 72, of Batesville died on June 20, 2017, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.

Ricardo Luna, 44, of Batesville died on June 15, 2017, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 18, 1972, in Uvalde to Ernestina (Rios) and Cirildo Luna. He is survived by his mother, of Batesville; one daughter, Yadira Luna of Uvalde; one son, Marcos Luna and wife, Yesenia Cano, of Uvalde; three sisters, Anna Bellia Maldonado and Dora Cantu, both of Odessa, and Norma Campbell and husband, Corey, of Batesville; two brothers, Cirildo Luna Jr. and wife, Thelma, of Odessa, and Jose Gerardo Luna and wife, Ebony, of San Antonio; one grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. A rosary was recited on Saturday and again on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A graveside service was held on Monday at 4 p.m. at Batesville Cemetery.

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Laura Ann Winkelmann Jones, 34, of Uvalde, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 1, 1982, in Brenham to Darrell and Jo Ann Winkelmann. Laura was baptized Feb. 6, 1983, by Pastor Herb Palmer at Christ Lutheran Church of Brenham and was also confirmed there. Laura was a 2001 graduate of Brenham High School, where she was an active member of Washington County 4-H throughout her life. She went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University. On Aug. 28, 2010, she was united in marriage to Ryon Jones at Christ Lutheran Church in Brenham. Laura was a very loving and devoted mother to her two children Ely and Sadie. She had an immense dedication to her job and students at Knippa ISD and gave wholeheartedly to her family, friends and students. Laura was preceded in death by her mother, Jo Ann Winkelmann; grandparents, William Michaelis, Sidonia Michaelis, Fred A. Winkelmann and Lydia Winkelmann; and uncle, William Micheal Allen. She is survived by her loving husband, Ryon Jones and two beautiful children, Ely Garrett Jones and Sadie Ann Jones; father, Darrell Winkelmann of Brenham; siblings and spouses, Sara and Beth Winkelmann of Brenham, and John and Geneva Winkelmann of Brenham. Visitation will be today from 5-7 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, June 26th at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Groves officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryan Winkelmann, Zach Wagner, Jared Pfeil, Alan Carroll, Zach Gugliotti and Wade Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Winkelmann, Uvalde Shotgun CrossFit and employees of Knippa ISD. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The Ely and Sadie Jones Educational Fund at Hondo National Bank, located at 727 E. Main St. in Uvalde, or to Knippa ISD, 830- 934-2176. A memorial service will be held in Knippa, with the date to be announced later. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979-836- 3611. Tributes may be shared at www.BrenhamMemorialChapel.com.

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