Funeral Homes in Uvalde, TX

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Matthew McConaughey (actor and voice actor), Bobby Bonner (baseball player), Dave Hilton (baseball player), Carlos Guevara (baseball player), Floyd Mitchell (film producer), Audrey Walters (actor), and Angela Kozak (actor).

Uvalde is a city in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,751 at the 2010 census.Uvalde was founded by Reading Wood Black in 1853 as the town of Encina. In 1856, when the county was organized, the town was renamed Uvalde after Spanish governor Juan de Ugalde (Cádiz, Andalucía, 1729-1816) and was chosen as county seat. It is usually considered the southern limit of the Texas Hill Country or the most northerly part of South Texas. Historically, Uvalde is known as the Honey Capital of the World for production of huajillo (also spelled guajillo) honey, a mild, light-colored honey, dating back to the 1870s.Uvalde was the home of John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, former Speaker of the House and Vice President of the United States. Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, actress Dale Evans, and former Governor of Texas Dolph Briscoe (after whom the post office is named), were born in Uvalde. The city is also home to the Grammy Award-winning Tejano/Norteño group Los Palominos.

Uvalde Obituaries

It was noted by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on August 18th, 2021 that Douglas Lance "Doug" Hatcher died in Uvalde, Texas.  Hatcher was 50 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Douglas Lance "Doug"'s life.

It was noted by The Daily Herald on November 29th, 2020 that Arturo Lionel "Lonnie" Ruiz died in Libertyville, Illinois.  Ruiz was 54 years old and was born in Uvalde, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Arturo Lionel "Lonnie"'s life.

It was revealed by The Advocate on July 13th, 2020 that Jackie Monroe "Jack" Luce perished in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Luce was 82 years old and was born in Uvalde, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jackie Monroe "Jack"'s life.

It was reported by Kearney Hub on August 5th, 2019 that Jose E "Rick" Zapata died in Kearney, Nebraska.  Zapata was 65 years old and was born in Uvalde, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jose E "Rick"'s life.

It was disclosed on May 8th, 2019 that Melvin LeRoy Brown perished in Uvalde, Texas.  Brown was 94 years old and was born in Ellensburg, WA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Melvin LeRoy's life.

It was revealed by South West Times Record on March 22nd, 2019 that Betty Jo Stewart (Real) passed on in Uvalde, Texas.  Ms. Stewart was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Betty Jo's life.

It was reported on October 31st, 2018 that Edwin L Jr Lucas perished in Canon City, Colorado.  Lucas was 84 years old and was born in Uvalde, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Edwin L Jr's life.

It was disclosed by Albany Democrat-Herald on March 2nd, 2017 that Roger W Lindquist passed away in Corvallis, Oregon.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Roger W's life.

It was revealed on November 30th, 2016 that Ronald Eugene Deacon died in Uvalde, Texas.  Deacon was 69 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ronald Eugene's life.

It was noted by Greeley Tribune on September 27th, 2016 that Robert M Jr Valensuela passed away in Greeley, Colorado.  Valensuela was 64 years old and was born in Uvalde, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert M Jr's life.

History

Uvalde is a city in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,929 at the 2000 United States Census census. . . .

The official website for the city of Uvalde is http://www.uvaldetx.gov/.