Authorities and households of the victims have launched the names of the 19 college students and two academics killed in Tuesday’s taking pictures in Uvalde, Texas.
Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo, 10, put a smile on everybody’s face, her cousin, Austin Ayala, informed the Washington Post, including that her household is devastated.
Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares,10, was full of affection and energetic, her father Jacinto Cazares informed reporters. “She would do anything for anybody. And to me, she’s a little firecracker, man.”
Makenna Lee Elrod, 10, beloved to play softball, do gymnastics and spend time along with her household. “Her smile would light up a room,” Allison McCullough, Makenna’s aunt, informed ABC News. McCullough described her niece as a pure chief who beloved school and was “a light to all who knew her.”
Jose Flores Jr., 10, was one of many victims, his father Jose Flores Sr. informed CNN. Flores mentioned his son was in the fourth grade and beloved baseball and video video games. “He was always full of energy,” Flores mentioned. “Ready to play till the night.” Flores additionally described his son as a tremendous child and massive brother to his two siblings.
Eliana “Ellie” Garcia, 9, was amongst these killed, her household informed KHOU. Rogelio Lugo and Nelda Lugo, Eliana’s grandparents, informed the Los Angeles Times she beloved the film “Encanto,” cheerleading and basketball, and dreamed of changing into a instructor.
Irma Garcia, a fourth-grade instructor, has been recognized as a sufferer and confirmed by way of a GoFundMe web page. A spouse and mom to 4 kids, she was “Sweet, kind, loving. Fun with the greatest personality,” the web page mentioned, including, “She sacrificed herself protecting the kids in her classroom. She was a hero.” Her husband, Joe Garcia, died two days after the taking pictures, based on relations.
Uziyah Garcia, 10, has been recognized as one of many victims, his household confirmed to CNN. He was in fourth grade, his aunt Nikki Cross informed CNN. His uncle, Mitch Renfro, described Uziyah as a “great kid. Full of life. Loved anything with wheels, and video games.” He leaves behind two sisters.
Amerie Jo Garza, 10, was recognized by her father as one of many kids killed. Angel Garza posted to Facebook early Wednesday: “My little love is now flying high with the angels above. Please don’t take a second for granted. Hug your family. Tell them you love them. I love you Amerie Jo. Watch over your baby brother for me,” mentioned the daddy.
Jayce Luevanos, 10, has been recognized as one of many victims by CNN by way of a GoFundMe web site set as much as elevate funds for funeral bills and household wants. Jayce’s grandfather, Carmelo Quiroz, informed USA Today, the Jayce and his mom lived with him. He mentioned the 10-year-old was comfortable and beloved. “He was our baby,” Quiroz mentioned.
Xavier Lopez, 10, was recognized as one of many victims, his mom Felicha Martinez confirmed to the Washington Post. “He was funny, never serious and his smile,” Martinez informed the paper.
Tess Marie Mata, 10, has been recognized as one of many victims, her sister informed the Washington Post. The fourth-grader beloved TikTok dances, Ariana Grande and the Houston Astros, and was saving cash in order that the entire household might go to Disney World, her sister mentioned.
Maranda Mathis, 11, was recognized as one of many victims, based on Uvalde’s web site. Leslie Ruiz, who recognized herself as a buddy of Mathis’ mom, informed The Washington Post that Mathis was a brilliant lady who was enjoyable and spunky. She mentioned that Maranda’s greatest buddy was her brother, and he was additionally at Robb Elementary when the taking pictures occurred.
Eva Mireles, a fourth-grade instructor, was amongst these killed, her aunt, Lydia Martinez Delgado, informed CNN. She had been an educator for 17 years and in her off time loved working, climbing, biking and spending time along with her household, based on her profile on the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District web site.
Alithia Ramirez, 10, was in fourth grade and beloved to attract, her father, Ryan Ramirez, informed CNN affiliate KSAT. He mentioned she wished to be an artist.
Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez was 10 years outdated, relations informed CNN affiliate KHOU-TV. Her household informed the news station that she was in the identical classroom as her cousin Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares, who was additionally killed in the taking pictures.
Maite Rodriguez, 10, dreamed of changing into a marine biologist and had her coronary heart set on attending Texas A&M in Corpus Christi, mentioned her mom, Ana Rodriguez, on Facebook. Maite was (*21*) and her greatest buddy, she mentioned. Ana Rodriguez wrote that her daughter beloved animals and pictures and realized to stitch on her personal by watching YouTube movies.
Lexi Rubio, 10, has been recognized by her mother and father as one of many victims. Felix and Kimberly Rubio celebrated their daughter making the All-A honor roll and getting an excellent citizen award at Robb Elementary on Tuesday, shortly earlier than the taking pictures. In a textual content message to CNN, Felix and Kimberly Rubio mentioned, “She was kind, sweet, and appreciated life. She was going to be an all-star in softball and had a bright future whether it’s sports or academic. Please let the world know we miss our baby.”
Layla Salazar, 11, has been recognized as one of many victims of Tuesday’s taking pictures. Layla was an energetic baby who beloved to run, movie TikTok movies and dance, her household informed CNN. She additionally beloved to swim in the river along with her two massive brothers.
Jailah Nicole Silguero, 10, loved dancing and making TikTok movies, her mom Veronica Luevanos informed CNN community companion, Univision. Jailah didn’t need to go to school Tuesday morning and requested to remain dwelling, however Luevanos mentioned she informed her no.
Eliahana “Elijah” Cruz Torres, 10, has been recognized as one of many victims, her aunt Leandra Vera informed CNN. “Our baby gained her wings,” Vera mentioned.
Rojelio Torres, 10, was additionally killed in the taking pictures, his aunt Precious Perez informed CNN affiliate KSAT. The household waited practically 12 hours to seek out out if her nephew was one of many victims, Perez mentioned. “We are devastated and heartbroken,” she mentioned. “Rojer was a very intelligent, hard-working and helpful person. He will be missed and never forgotten.” In a Facebook submit, Torres’ mom Evadulia Orta posted a photograph of her son and wrote “RIP to my son Rojelio Torres we love you and miss you.”