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Authorities and the families of the victims have revealed the names of 19 students and two teachers killed in Tuesday’s shooting in Uwalde, Texas.
10-year-old Nevai Alice Bravo smiled on everyone’s face, her cousin Austin Ayala told the Washington Post, adding that her family was ruined.
Jacqueline Jalan Casares, 10, was full of love and life, her father, Jacinto Casares, told reporters. “She would do anything for anyone. And to me, she’s a little firefighter, man.
Makena Lee Elrod, 10, loved to play softball, do gymnastics and spend time with her family. “Her smile would light up the room,” Alison McCullough, Makena’s aunt, told ABC News. McCullough describes his niece as a natural leader who loves school and is “a light to all who knew her.”
10-year-old Jose Flores Jr. is one of the victims, his father Jose Flores Sr. told CNN. Flores said his son is in fourth grade and loves baseball and video games. “He’s always been full of energy,” Flores said. “Ready to play by evening.” Flores also described her son as an amazing child and a big brother to her two siblings.
Eliana “Eli” Garcia, 9, was among those killed, her family told KHOU. Rogelio Lugo and Nelda Lugo, Eliana’s grandparents, told the Los Angeles Times that she loved Encanto, cheerleading and basketball, and dreamed of becoming a teacher.
Irma Garcia, a fourth-grade teacher, has been identified as a victim and confirmed through a GoFundMe page. A wife and mother of four, she was “Sweet, sweet, loving. Fun with the greatest person,” the page said, adding, “She sacrificed herself to protect the children in her classroom. She was a hero.” Her husband, Joe Garcia, died two days after the shooting, according to family members.
Uzia Garcia, 10, has been identified as one of the victims, his family told CNN. He was in fourth grade, his aunt Nicky Cross told CNN. His uncle, Mitch Renfro, described Uzziah as “a great child. Filled with life. I liked everything about bikes and video games. ” He leaves behind two sisters.
10-year-old Amery Joe Garza has been identified by her father as one of the children killed. Angel Garza posted on Facebook early Wednesday: “My little love is now flying high with the angels above. Please do not take a single second for granted. Embrace your family. Tell them you love them. I love you, Amery Joe. brother for me, “said the father.
10-year-old Jace Luevanos has been identified as one of CNN’s victims through a GoFundMe website set up to raise funds for funeral expenses and family needs. Jace’s grandfather, Carmelo Kyroz, told USA Today that Jace and his mother lived with him. He said the 10-year-old was happy and loved. “He was our baby,” Kiroz said.
Xavier Lopez, 10, has been identified as one of the victims, his mother, Felica Martinez, told the Washington Post. “He was funny, never serious and his smile,” Martinez told the newspaper.
Tess Marie Mata, 10, has been identified as one of the victims, her sister told the Washington Post. The fourth-grader loved the dances of TikTok, Ariana Grande and Houston Astros and saved money so the whole family could go to Disney World, her sister said.
Eleven-year-old Maranda Mathis has been identified as one of the victims, according to Uwalde’s website. Leslie Ruiz, who identifies as a friend of Matisse’s mother, told The Washington Post that Matisse is a smart girl who is fun and brave. She said Maranda’s best friend was her brother and he was also at Rob’s primary school when the shooting happened.
Eva Mireles, a fourth-grade teacher, was among those killed, her aunt Lydia Martinez Delgado told CNN. She has been a teacher for 17 years and in her spare time enjoys running, hiking, cycling and spending time with her family, according to her profile on the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District website.
10-year-old Alicia Ramirez was in fourth grade and loved to paint, her father Ryan Ramirez told CNN’s KSAT affiliate. He said he wanted to be an artist.
Anabel Guadalupe Rodriguez was 10 years old, family members of the CNN branch of KHOU-TV said. Her family told the news station that she was in a classroom with her cousin Jacqueline Jalan Cazares, who was also killed in the shooting.
Maite Rodriguez, 10, dreamed of becoming a marine biologist and wanted to attend Texas A&M at Corpus Christi, her mother Anna Rodriguez said on Facebook. Mayte was “sweet, charismatic, loving, caring, loyal, free, ambitious, fun, stupid, purposeful” and her best friend, she said. Anna Rodriguez wrote that her daughter loved animals and photography and learned to sew on her own by watching videos on YouTube.
10-year-old Lexi Rubio has been identified by her parents as one of the victims. Felix and Kimberly Rubio celebrated their daughter by making the honorary All-A roll and receiving the 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, kind and appreciated life. She would be a softball star and had a bright future, whether sports or academic. Please let the world know that we miss our baby. “
Layla Salazar, 11, was identified as one of the victims of Tuesday’s shooting. Layla was an active child who loved to run, shoot videos on TikTok and dance, her family told CNN. She also loved swimming in the river with her two older brothers.
10-year-old Jaila Nicole Silgero loved to dance and make videos on TikTok, said her mother Veronica Luevanos, a partner in CNN’s Univision network. Jaila did not want to go to school on Tuesday morning and asked to stay at home, but Luevanos said no.
Elijah Elijah Cruise Torres, 10, has been identified as one of the victims, her aunt Leandra Vera told CNN. “Our baby got wings,” Vera said.
Rogelio Torres, 10, was also killed in the shooting, his aunt Precious Perez told CNN’s KSAT affiliate. The family waited nearly 12 hours to find out if her nephew was one of the victims, Perez said. “We are devastated and heartbroken,” she said. “Roger was a very intelligent, hardworking and helpful man. He will be missed and will never be forgotten.” In a Facebook post, Torres’ mother Evadulia Orta posted a photo of her son and wrote “AT my son Rogelio Torres, we love you and we miss you.”
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