Authorities and families of victims released names of 19 students and two teachers killed in shooting on tuesday in Uvalde, Texas.
Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo, 10, put a smile on each faceher cousin Austin Ayala told the Washington Post, adding that her family devastated.
Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares,ten, was full of Love and full of life, her father This was reported to journalists by Jacinto Casares. “She would do anything for anyone. She’s like a little firecracker to me, man.
Makenna Lee Elrod, 10, loved play softball, gymnastics and spend time with her family. “Her smile would light up room,” Allison McCullough, McKenna’s aunt, told ABC News. McCullough described her niece as a natural leader. who loved school and light all who knew her.”
Jose Flores Jr.., 10 was one of victims, his father Jose Flores Sr. told CNN. Flores said that son was in fourth grade and loved baseball and video games. “He has always been full of energy,” Flores said. “Ready to play till night”. Flores also described him son like an amazing baby and big brother to his two brothers and sisters.
Eliana “Ellie” Garcia, 9, was among those killed, her family HOW said. Rogelio Lugo and Nelda Lugo, Eliana’s grandparents, told the Los Angeles Times that she loves movie Encanto, cheerleading and basketball, and dreaming of to become a teacher.
Irma Garcia, a fourth grade teacher was identified as the victim and confirmed on the GoFundMe page. wife and mother up to four children, she was “Sweet, kind, loving. Cheerful with the greatest personality,” the page says, adding: “She sacrificed herself to protect children in her class. She was a hero.” husband Joe Garcia, died two days after the shooting, according to family members.
Ouzia Garcia10, has been identified as one of victims, his family confirmed to CNN. He was in fourth grade, his aunt Nikki Cross told CNN. His uncle, Mitch Renfro, described Ouzia as “great child. Full of life. loved anything with wheels and video games”. He’s leaving behind two sisters.
Amery Joe Garza10 years old, was identified by her father as one of in children killed. Angel Garza posted on Facebook early Wednesday morning: “My little love is now flying high with angels above. Please don’t accept second for granted. hug your family. Tell them you love them. I love you Ameri Jo. Watch over your baby brother for me, said father.
Jace Luevanos, 10, has been identified as one of CNN victims via GoFundMe website set up raise funds for funeral expenses and family needs. Jace’s grandfather, Carmelo Quiroz, told USA Today that Jace and his mother lived with his. He said 10-yearThe old one was happy and loved. “He was our baby”Kiros said.
Xavier Lopez10, has been identified as one of victims, his mother Felicia Martinez confirmed to The Washington Post. “He was funny, never serious, and he had a smile,” Martinez told the newspaper.
Tess Marie Mata10, has been identified as one of victims, her sister told the Washington Post. Fourth grader loved TikTok dancing, Ariana Grande and the Houston Astros, and saved money so the whole family can go to Disney World, her sister said.
Maranda Mathis, 11, has been identified as one of victims, according to Uvalde website. Leslie Ruiz, who called herself a friend of Mathis mother told The Washington Post that Mathis was bright girl who it was fun and hilarious. She said that Maranda best friend was her brother and he was also at Robb Elementary School when the shooting took place.
Eva Mireles, among those killed was a fourth-grade teacher, her aunt Lidia Martinez Delgado told CNN. She was an educator for 17 years old and in her off time liked to run, hike, ride a bike and spend time with her family according to her profile on Uwalde Unified Independent School District website.
Alicia Ramirez, 10 was in fourth grade and loved to draw, her fatherRyan Ramirez told CNN affiliate KSAT. He said that she wanted be an artist.
Annabelle Guadalupe Rodriguez was 10 years old family members told CNN affiliate KHOU-TV. Her family said news The station she was at in in the same class as her cousin Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares, who was also killed in shooting.
Mayte Rodriguez, 10 dreamed of become a marine biologist, and her heart set on visiting Texas A&M in Corpus Christi, mother Ana Rodriguez told her on Facebook. Mayte was “sweet, charismatic, loving, caring, loyal, free, ambitious, funny, stupid, goal being taken” and her best friend, she said. Ana Rodriguez wrote that her daughter loved animals and photography and learned to sew on on your own by watching YouTube videos.
Lexi Rubio10 years old, was identified by her parents as one of victims. Felix and Kimberly Rubio celebrated their daughter being named to the All-A honor roll and receiving good citizen award at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday, shortly before the shooting. In a text message to CNN, Felix and Kimberly Rubio said: “She was kind, sweet and appreciated life. She was going to be all-star in softball and had bright future whether sports or academic. Please allow world know we miss our baby”.
Leila Salazar11, has been identified as one of victims of Shooting Tuesday. Layla was active child who loved to shoot TikTok videos and dance, her family told CNN. She is also loved to swim in river with her two big brothers.
Jayla Nicole Silguero, 10, loved to dance and make videos on TikTok, her mother This was reported to CNN by Veronica Luevanos. network partner, Univision. Jayla not want to go to school on Tuesday morning and asked to stay at home but Luevanos said she told her no.
Eliahana “Elijah” Cruz Torres10, has been identified as one of victims, her aunt Leandra Vera told CNN. “Our baby gained wings,” Vera said.
Rogelio Torres10 was also killed in The shooting, his aunt Precious Perez told CNN affiliate XAT. family waited almost 12 hours find out if her nephew was one of casualties, Perez said. “We are devastated and heartbroken,” she said. “Roger was very smart, hard- hardworking and friendly person. He will be missed and never forgotten.” postTorres mother Evadulia Horta posted a photo of her son and wrote “RIP to my son Rogelio Torres, we love you and miss you.”
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