Amerie Jo Garza, 10
Amerie Jo Garza (right)
Fourth grader Amerie Jo Garza was killed in an attack by Ramos on Tuesday morning. Ramos was reportedly carrying both a gun and an AR-15, according to cops.
Her grandmother, Berlinda Irene Arreola, said the 10-year-old was killed as she tried to phone 911 while sitting next to her best friend, who ended up ‘covered in her blood.’
Arreola said Ramos told the students and staffers inside the room, ‘You’re going to die,’ before opening fire – shooting her granddaughter dead as she tried to phone for help.
‘So the gunman went in and he told the children, ‘You’re going to die,’ Berlinda told The Daily Beast.
‘And [Amerie]Her phone was on her and she called 911. Instead of taking her phone and breaking or taking it away, he took her gun. It was her best friend sitting next to her. She was covering her best friend in blood.
Uziyah Garcia
Uziyah Garcia, 8
Uziyah Garcia (age eight), was the youngest victim of the attack.
After announcing that he had been among many unaccounted children following the tragedy, the child’s parents announced his death hours later.
The boy’s grandfather, Manny Renfro, broke the news early Wednesday after being notified by authorities.
‘[He was]Renfro described Renfro as the “sweetest little boy I have ever known.” “I don’t just say that because he’s my grandkid.
Renfro recalls how Uziyah first visited him in San Angelo during spring break.
“We began throwing footballs together, and I started teaching him how to pass.
Grandad was sad to hear that he had a son who could catch a ball with such speed.
“There were some plays I called that he would recall and that he would perform exactly as we had practiced.”
Makenna Elrod, 10
Makenna Elrod
Makenna Elrod (10 years old) was also among those who were missing after the massacre. Her father Brandon Elrod told reporters that he worried she might not be here.
A family friend confirmed her death on Wednesday. The girl’s father, KTRK reported that he was saddened by the state of this world after the shooting.
Makenna’s mom posted her grief on Facebook by a mother to one of Makenna’s close friends.
“Sweet Makenna Rest In Paradise!” As my little girl Chloe so loved me, it breaks my heart! Mom wrote. On Wednesday, a relative confirmed the fact that the little girl was among those who were killed.
Xavier Lopez, 10
Xavier Lopez
Xavier Lopez (10 years old) was first victim of Ramos.
Felicha Martinez, Felicha’s mother told Tuesday the Washington Post that her child was okay. Just hours before the massacre, her mother was at the school to watch her son take part. A ceremony honoring the members of the Honor Roll
She captured a photograph of her son showing his certificate.
The mom told him that she was proud and loved him in the final exchange. She gave him a goodbye hug, not realizing that it would be his last.
‘He was funny, never serious and his smile… that smile I will never forget,’ she recalled after learning of his death from police. It would cheer up anyone.
Lisa Garza (54), Xavier’s cousin from Arlington said that Xavier loved swimming and was looking forward to summer.
She said that he was a happy 10-year-old boy who was enjoying his life and didn’t know this would be his last day.
“He loved dancing with his siblings, and was bubbly,” said his mother. It has taken its toll on us all.
Lopez’s grandmother Amelia Sandoval stated: “It’s so difficult…you send your children to school hoping they will make it back home, but it’s not.”
Eliahana Torres, 10
Eliahana Cruz Torres
Eliahana Cruz Torres (10) had also gone missing hours before being confirmed as among the dead.
Adolfo Cruz was her great-grandfather. She said that she did not want to go to school on the day of shooting, but her family told her she must.
He stated that he had remained at the school’s gates until the morning, when he heard of the girl’s fate.
He stated that he hoped she was still alive at the time.
Torres enjoyed playing baseball in his youth and participated in local Little Leagues.
Ellie Lugo, 10
Ellie Lugo
Ellie Lugo, her mother, was named victim to Tuesday’s attack. Steven Garcia and Jennifer Lugo confirmed her death hours later.
‘It’s hard to issue out a statement on anything right now my mind is going at 1000 miles per hour… but I do wanna send our thoughts and prayers to those who also didn’t make it home tonight!!! Steven Lugo spoke Wednesday about Ellie, describing her as a sweet and happy girl.
Please remember that Mom and Dad are there for you.
Nevaeh Brav, 10
Nevaeh Bravo
Nevaeh Bravo was confirmed to be among the dead late Tuesday, after her cousin posted on social media following the shooting to ask for helping the girl.
At 9 pm she tweeted the breaking news.
She wrote, “Unfortunately my lovely Nevaeh died today in the tragedy,”
Sje stated that the schoolchild was “flying high” and requested for people to keep the family in their prayers.
Our Nevaeh is found. They are flying together with angels. We are so proud of you, Princess Navaeh.
She said, “Thank you for all your help and support.” “Rest in Peace, my dear girl. You didn’t deserve it.”
Bravo’s age was not confirmed immediately.
Tess Marie Matta
Tess Marie Matta
Faith Mata posted on Wednesday that Tess Marie Mata was among the victims of the attack.
She said, “I really have no words but sadness, confusion, anger,”
I was sad to not be able to tag on with mom and dad to tell them how much we love each other. I also felt confused about how something could have happened to my lovely, caring and beautiful sister. And I feel angry that a coward stole you.
The photos shared along with this post featured Tess in baby photos, cuddling with a cat and doing gymnastics. She also flashed a peace sign while posing before a large mural of hearts.
“Sissy, I’m so sorry, but I’m still missing you. I’d like to hug you and tell how beautiful you are. I’d love to see you play softball. I’d also like to have one more family vacation. I’d love to hear you laugh and to tell you how much my heart loves you.
Unfortunately, her age cannot be immediately confirmed.
Rojelio Torres, 10
Rojelio Torres
Rojelio Torres (10 years old) was reported as missing at first by his father. However, his family confirmed his death on Wednesday.
Twitter user claiming to be the cousin of the boy wrote: “It breaks mine to say that my rojelio has now joined the angels. I will forever love and miss you, my angel.”
Federico Torres was the father of the child and told Houston reporters that his son had just finished work when he heard about the shooting. He then raced straight to school.
He stated, “They sent them to the hospitals, to San Antonio’s civic center and to the hospital again. “They didn’t give us any information, but a photograph, so we wait and hope everything goes well.
A little over half an hour later, the cops announced the good news to the family.
Precious perez, Torres aunt, said, “Our whole family waited nearly 12 hours after the shooting to discover that Rojelio Torres was murdered in this tragedy.” We are shocked and broken. Rojer was an intelligent, hardworking, and kind person. His memory will not be forgotten.
Jayce Carmelo Luevanos, 10
Jayce Luevanos
Jayce Luevanos (10) and Jailah (10), both died at the scene. His mother, Joanne, said Wednesday.
Uncle Unberto Gonzalez posted photos and a touching tribute to his two children in a Facebook posting.
“My children are going crazy for them!”!,’ Gonzalez wrote. “We love you all so much!!! Right now, I am just confused! You beautiful Angels!
Jailah Nicole Silguero, 10
Jailah Nicole Silguero
Jailah Nicole Silguero, ten-year-old, was also shot dead in the incident. Her mother, Veronica Luevanos cried to Univision Wednesday.
Jayce, her 10-year old nephew, was also killed in the tragic accident.
Jailah was a dancer and filmmaker, according to her.
According to reports, the child also asked her mother the morning before the shooting for permission to stay at home. This request was allegedly rejected by the mom who is now in mourning.
“I sent her to school, but she wasn’t interested in going. He asked her to stay home. Luevanos replied, noting it wasn’t a typical request for her daughter. “I believe she was aware that something would occur.”
Luevanos’ mom shared the news via Facebook Wednesday.
“Fly high, my angels. We will miss you so much, wrote Veronica Luevanos whose father had passed just a few weeks earlier.
She wrote, “I’m so broken,” along with a picture of her nephew and daughter.
‘My baby I love u so much … fly high baby girl.’
Alithia Ramirez 10
Alithia Ramirez
Fourth grader Alithia Ramirez was confirmed dead early Wednesday by her father, Ryan Ramirez, who shared a post to Facebook showing the 10-year-old with angel’s wings. As he begged for her help after the murder, he had previously used that same photo.
As he pleaded desperately for her help after the attack, he had used that same photo on the following day.
“Trying to find Alithia my daughter. “I called all hospitals but nothing,” he said at that time.
During the frantic search, he reported that he was also trying to locate his baby.
Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez (10).
Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez
Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez (10) was killed along with her cousin, still to be identified.
Annabell was lost in the midst of his father’s frantic search.
Talking to KHOU11 Tuesday, the man lamented that he wasn’t sure what to do and had no luck in his search.
“They won’t let us into the hospital at this time so we don’t know where else to go.”
She has since been declared to be among the dead.
Miranda Mathis, 11
Miranda Mathis
Miranda Mathis, 11, was also confirmed as another casualty from the mass shooting early Wednesday, in a Facebook post by an older cousin who earlier that day had posted a desperate plea for help in locating the child.
Deanna Miller added, “My sweet cousin we loved you dearly,” to a photograph of her child wearing angel wings.
She said that she was so sorry for the loss of her baby.
Miller’s family was also at the school when the shooting occurred, however they were able to escape the tragedy.
She was told by one of her children that they were forced out of the window during the attack. He then ran to the nearby funeral home, having heard him say that he would kill the entire family.
Alexandria ‘Lexi’ Aniyah Rubio, 10
Alexandria Aniyah Rubio
Alexandria Aniyah Rubio, also known to friends simply as ‘Lexi’ was found dead shortly before midnight Tuesday.
The 10-year-old victim was gunned down After posing with her parents for photos at the school honor roll ceremony, they were back together just hours later.
Kimberly Mata-Rubio (the girl’s mom) wrote: “My beautiful, intelligent, Alexandria Aniyah Rubio received All-A honor rolls today. Also, she was awarded the Good Citizen Award. We said we loved her, and that after school, we would bring her home. It was the end of our relationship.
Maite Yuleana
Maite Yuleana
Maite Juleana was another victim of the attack. She had been at the honors roll ceremony just hours prior.
Ana Rodriguez (a cousin to the mother of the girl) announced Wednesday the girl’s death.
“It is with a heavy soul that I stand here in support of Ana, who has lost her precious baby girl to yesterday’s senseless firing.
“We are profoundly saddened at the loss.” [sic] of this sweet smart little girl…. God Bless her and may Maite Rodriguez Rest in Peace. We love you.
Maite was pictured with her honor-roll certificate by a relative.
Unfortunately, her age cannot be immediately confirmed.
Jose Flores Jr, 10
Jose Flores
Jose Flores (10) was also fatally shot after attending an honor roll ceremony. There, he was seen triumphantly clutching the certificate.
Uncle Christopher Salazar, who shared a Facebook tribute to his child with him on Wednesday, confirmed that his 10-year old nephew was among the deceased to The Washington Post.
Salazar said in the blog post, “I love you” and “I miss you.”
CNN quoted Jose’s father as saying that Jose is an incredible boy, big brother and great friend to his siblings.
Jose Flores Sr. pointed out that “he was always full of energy.” Ready to play all night.
He claimed that his son loved to play video games and baseball.
Jackie Cazares
Jackie Cazares, 10
Jackie Cazares (10) was the other victim of the brutal attack at the elementary school.
Her father Jacinto confirmed she lost her life inside her fourth-grade classroom.
The grieving father posted online that his baby girl had been stolen from him and my family.
“We are in total despair. This is something I hope that no one else ever has to go through.” … It is a terrible thing that hurts our souls.
Cazares claimed that Cazares’ daughter was with Annabell Rodriguez when her mother died.
Layla Salazar, 10
Last of the victims was identified as the 10-year-old student.
Vincent Salazar claimed to the Philadelphia Inquirer that his daughter, aged just six years old, was one of those who were killed.
He claimed she was “a lot fun” and remembered how they used to sing ‘Sweet Children O’ Mine’ from Guns & Roses when he drove them to school.
Layla Salazar
Irma Garcia, 46-fourth grade teacher
Irma Garcia
Mireles and Irma Garcia co-taught for five years. Mireles had taught at Robb Elementary 23 years ago.
Married to Joe for 24 years, she was a mother of four – Cristian, completing Marine boot camp; Jose, attending Texas State university University; Lyliana, a sophomore in high school; and Alysandra, a 7th grader.
John, her nephew, tweeted that “My tia didn’t make it. She sacrificed herself to protect the children in her class, so i beg you to keep me and my family, including her entire family, in y’all’s prayers. IRMA GARCIA IS HER NAME and she died a HERO.”
“She was loved and will be greatly missed.”
Trinity University nominated her as Teacher of the Year for its 2018-19 Awards.
Eva Mireles (44) – 4th grade teacher
Eva Mireles
Eva Mireles was a fourth-grade teacher and one of those killed by the shooting staff. Her family identified her as Eva Mireles. Her 17-year career in education had brought her to this point.
Ruben Ruiz (Rubin’s husband), a SWAT member, veteran detective, and currently serves as a Police Officer with the School District, conducted regular active-shooter drills in schools, the most recent at the end March.