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Jose Uribe Obituary
Uribe, 47, was in his sport utility vehicle when it crashed about 3 a.m. (0700 GMT) on a highway 50 kilometers (30 miles) west of the capital, Santo Domingo, the Dominican National Police said in a statement.
The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Uribe's death was confirmed to The Associated Press by Glovis Reyes, a longtime friend of the ballplayer and a former member of the Dominican Congress.
"It's a very sad incident," said Pablo Peguero, a local baseball scout. "He was a great player for the Giants, a serious man and dedicated to his family."
Earlier this year, Uribe, whose son, Juan, plays shortstop for the Chicago White Sox, ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Juan Baron, his hometown in San Cristobal province where police said he was driving to at the time of the crash.
"Uribe was a very loved person in Juan Baron. He was like the lord of the town," Reyes said.
While playing for the Giants, Uribe would return to his home country frequently and played in the country's winter baseball league. In recent years, he owned a hardware store in his hometown.
Uribe played 10 seasons in the major leagues from 1984 to 1993, mostly with the Giants. He began his career with one season in St. Louis and ended it with one in Houston. He had a career batting average of .241 and a fielding percentage of .969.
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Chicks Digus
May 23, 2013
I miss him everyday
Edna Green
December 22, 2010
So sad to hear about his demise so early in life. He and my husband at the time were teamates for the San Francisco Giants. His first wife Sarah and I were close, and it was so sad to hear she had died @ age 27 after giving birth. I send my prayer and condolences to the family. They ere a great couple.
Gonzalez
November 15, 2010
Estimada Familia Uribe,
No hay palabras que puedan describir el dolor de perder a un ser querido. En este momento de dolor solo queria dejarles saber que Jehova Dios les dara las fuerzas para afrontar esta perdida. Siempre teniendo fe en la promesa de que muy pronto la muerte no sera mas y que limpiara toda lagrima de nuestros ojos. Por estos momentos Jose duerme esperando la llamada de Jehova Dios (Isaias 25:8; Juan 5:28,29; Rev 21:3,4)
graciela rodriguez
October 28, 2010
very sad lost.we will always remenber you.uribe is a family menber.he was my mothers cousin,from juan baron daughter to altagracia perez.(tata)jesus perez (suldo)i meet him in pslsnque the beach about 18yrs ago.great guy. REST IN PEACE
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monica quinones
December 14, 2009
My heart goes out to the Uribe family.I will keep you all in my prayers. Que dois los bendiga a todo
Chris L.
June 6, 2008
If anyone can locate Jose's cousin, WILSON, for me, please tell him to email an old friend of his. I used to be very good friends with him but lost contact. I have been trying to contact him for a long time now.
Please have him email chris a [email protected]
Thanks!
Chris Lasak
June 6, 2008
I grew up and lived right near Jose and his cousin Wilson in Foster City. I was only 16 years old then and I used to hang out with them all the time. I used to work out with Wilson all the time and also with Jose a few times too. Such a nice guy! I have a lot of memories of those times and they will live on forever...
RIP JOSE!
KENDRA NOVA
March 15, 2008
IM VERY SAD ABOUT THIS LOST AND I GIVE HIS DAUGHTER JON MARIE ALLL MY LOVE N SUPPORT SHE IS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE.....
QUE DUERMAS EMPAS JOSE URIBE
Wendy Uribe
October 29, 2007
On behalf of our children and miself included, I would like thank each of everyone of you for your condolences and sympathy. We know that Jose could not be in a better place that the one he is know; and we now that in God hands he is, certainly, saving us a place until we meet again.
I know is a little late know; but I just wanted all of you to know that all of your prayes are in my heart and the hearts of the ones loved by Jose; and the ones that loved Jose.
Viejo, con todo mi amor, te amo y te amare por siempre,
Tu vieja,
Crystal Bradley
June 2, 2007
I will always remember the day I met you in St.Petersburg Florida. The great person and friend you always were. God has only called on of his Angels home. You will always be remembered. "Thanks for all the Spanish lessons". I still have the Bible you once gave me and I will cherish it forever. R.I.P My Friend R.I.P
YESENIA GUANCE
April 9, 2007
EVER SINCE I WAS SMALL I'VE SEEN ALL THE GREAT THINGS THIS MAN HAS ACCOMPLISHED. HE HELPED MANY PEOPLE AND WAS ALWAYS INVOLVED IN HELPING THE COMMUNITY.
HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST MAN OUR SMALL TOWN OF JUAN BARON, PALENQUE.DR. HAD
I GREW UP AROUND THIS FAMILY...WE WILL MISS YOU...BUT WE KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN
MIS MAS SENTIDO PESAME A SU FAMILIA.
ESPECIALMENTE A SUS HIJOS QUE HAN PERDIDO TANTO.
R.I.P
JOSE URIBE
Bill, Catalina, and Hilary Collins
April 3, 2007
Jose was one of the most beloved Giants of all time. To his 14 children, you can be sure that your dad was a 'Hall of Famer' in the minds of Giants fans everywhere!!!
John Nashed
December 13, 2006
I live in the Bay Area and followed Jose's baseball career since 1985 when he first became a Giant.
I've never seen anyone turn the double play like Jose, he was simply the best.
Great footwork, unbelievably quick release, and always smiling and having fun on the field.
I had the chance to meet Jose a couple times during his Giants playing days, and he was very gracious and took time to sign my souveneirs and speak with me. It was quite a thrill to meet my sports idol.
Years later I ran into his double play partner (Robbie Thompson) at a concert in Concord. I told him how much fun it was watching him and Jose playing together. I could see the absolute joy in his face as my statement brought the memories flowing back to him. He replied that playing with Jose were great times for him. They were great for me as well.
I'll miss you Jose, and my thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and family.
I'll never forget that deafening chant that used to roar across Candlestick Park;
OOH... ...REEBAY!!!
RIP Jose
Bill Edgington
December 13, 2006
I'm saddened to hear about the passing of one of my favorite baseball players from my childhood. My prayers go out to Jose's family, friends, and fans.
Denee' Young-Ivey
December 13, 2006
My heart goes out to his family and his country, Uribe was such a great ball player. Keep his memories close at heart and you will be strong enough to make it. GOD bless!
Lisa Meacham
December 13, 2006
I was born and raised in San Franciso and a lifelong fan of the SF Giants. One of my fondest memories of days at the stick was the chant U R I B E. U U R I B E! I was so sad to hear of his accident. There are no accidents. He has gone to serve his god. May peace be with his family at this time of great loss.
LARRY & DORIS WILLIAMS
December 12, 2006
TO THE BASEBALL TEAM AND FANS, YOU HAVE LOST A GOOD ONE, BUT GOD HAS GAIN A GOOD ONE IN HEAVEN.
GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES AND ALL THE FREINDS.
Minister Spruill
December 12, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Leticia Ayala
December 12, 2006
May God give you the strenght to go on with your lives,knowing that he is in the best hands that he could ever be.He will be greatly missed ,but let's pray that as the time goes by,you all find comfort in your lives now that he's no longer with you.You"ll always love and remember him.Stay with God.
AGUSTIN&VIRGINIA MENDOZA
December 12, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Valerie Hall
December 11, 2006
To the family of Mr. Jose Uribe my deepest sympathy goes out to you all and i will pray for you all. Remember God Love Jose Better.
Mike GARCIA
December 11, 2006
Adios, Jose
PAMELA TURNER-MCCOY
December 11, 2006
NINO! Our Baby Boi! When ever you walked into a room, your SMILE lit up the whole room,your laughter was contagious,my brother & son-in-law started the OOOOO-REE BAY chant in San Diego 87' & it made it's way back to the Bay Area the next HOME GAME & you were shocked.May God continue to embrace your family & especially the children."EVERY NOW AND THAN, A LITTLE RAIN MUST FALL!YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES....WE ARE ALL SO BLESSED TO HAVE HAD YOU IN OURS LIFE FOR SUCH A SHORT TIME!YOUR LEGACY WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS, OUR CHILDRENS & GRANDCHILDREN AND SO ON...YOU DID WELL....GOD BLESS YOU! NINO, YOU BROUGHT US ALL TOGETHER INTERNATIONALLY AS A FAMILY.WE LOVE YOU.YOUR SPIRITS,SOUL & SMILE LIVES FOREVER IN SO MANY HEARTS
SINCERELY,
YOUR FRIEND PAM
J. Evans
December 11, 2006
Great ball player, even greater man! God bless you all.
ralph wieder
December 11, 2006
thank you jose for being a great role model to my sons ,we spent many summer days watching you play the game you loved.my condolences to your loved ones. we will miss you!
Rick VanHoecke
December 11, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
madeline
December 11, 2006
My deepest sympathy may God give the family strength to go on day by day.
Gustavo Tejeda Jr.
December 11, 2006
Wendy,siento mucho lo que ha pasado.Mis sentimientos estan contigo.
Catherine
December 11, 2006
My condolences and prayers to
Jose's Family and friends for their
great loss.
GEORGE
December 11, 2006
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JOSE IN THE ORIGINAL RBI BASEBALL FOR NES 1987. HE WAS THE LEADOFF HITTER FOR THE SF GIANTS TEAM AND WAS FUN TO PLAY WITH. CONDOLONCES TO THE URIBE FAMILY AND MAY JESUS HELP YOU IN THIS TOUGH TIME. HE IS IN A GREAT PLACE AND WILL BE AWAITING YOU ONE BY ONE.
CHARLES & WANDA BECKWORTH
December 10, 2006
TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDNG; IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT. PROVERBS 3:5-6
JOSE URIBE FAMILY CAST YOUR CARES ON THE LORD AND HE WILL SUSTAIN YOU;HE WILL NEVER LET THE RIGHTEOUS FALL. PSALM 55-22 YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.
Chabela, Jose, Suelen
December 10, 2006
Wendy,
Estoy contigo por la perdida de tu esposo. Te tenemos en nuestras oraciones.
Raquel
December 10, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Jose.
longtime giants fan
December 9, 2006
i'm so sorry for your loss. my heart goes out to the family and friends of Jose.
His cousin
December 9, 2006
On behalf of the family, I would like to thank everyone that has signed this book. Jose was truly loved by everyone. We will miss him. Que Dios lo tenga en la gloria.
Mike Bridgeo
December 9, 2006
To his family and friends the world has lose a great man and friend
bob barkas
December 9, 2006
To the Family: Jose has many great friends here in Anchorage, Alaska. He will always be missed. A super nice human being!
Reverend Joseph Brown
December 9, 2006
Words can never do justice in a moment like the one you're encountering now. But take heart that we are here on earth for a known purpose and when that time has been settled by God He gently allow us into his loving prsence. So take heart and courage it's only part of a process that started back in the Garden of Eden and contines on til today. That in itself proves the faithfulness of our heavenly Father. May God bless and keep you and yours in this time of bereavement.
Delilah Brabson
December 9, 2006
My thought's and prayer's go out to you in your time of lost and sorrow, It's very hard to lose a loved one so suddenly but rest assured that he is in a much better place now. (In the arm's of God our Father)
May God be with u all
Loreen Reed
December 9, 2006
Uribe Family,
My thoughts are with you all.
You have my deepest sympathy.
One thing that will help us get throught any situation is God's word the Bible.
And there He asures us:
"Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves."
May these words give you a measure of comfort and strenght to endure in this time of such deep sorrow.
With heartfelt sorrow,
December 9, 2006
VAYA CON DIOS
Mike Dugan
December 8, 2006
Major League Baseball ha lost one of its dearest brothers.
Rest in peace Jose and be sure to save a place for me with you in heaven.
May the dear Lord bless your family in the days ahead.
Jackie Clark
December 8, 2006
Sorry to hear of the tragic lost of your love one. The Bible offers comfort, one day their will be no more sickness or death (Rev.21:4)
Gently Breathing Within
December 8, 2006
Memories....
Thank God for them.
Peace - in His name.
Anonymous
December 8, 2006
U--RIBE
U--RIBE
U--RIBE
Great guy! Rest in Peace
Sharon Pearce
December 8, 2006
My thoughts of support go to your family. You will be missed here, but you will join many great Giants in spirit.
Josh Burnett
December 8, 2006
I grew up a Giants fan in the 80s, back when Jose Uribe was a fixture on the team. I still remember going to games back at Candlestick Park. hen Uribe came up, the crowd came alive - half the stadium would begin calling, "OOOOOOOO!" and the other half would respond, "REE-BAY!" You don't often see that sort of response to slcik-fielding short stops who bat eighth in the order - but the San Francisco fans always loved Jose Uribe.
James R Stockley Sr
December 8, 2006
My sympathy goes out to Jose's family,he will be missed,but he is in a better place.
A fan
December 8, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to Jose Uribe's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve this tragic loss. Rest in Peace Jose
Beque Compres
December 8, 2006
My thoughts go out to the Uribe family. I was married in the Dominican Republic to a minor league baseball player from La Vega in the mountains, beautiful country, beautiful people.
Jose you will be missed. You will always be in our hearts.
Vaya Con Dios
Bill Whiddon
December 8, 2006
Jose Uribe your were one of my favorite players. When I worked for the Atlanta Braves I always look forward to seeing you when the Giants were in town. My son has your signed ball, bat and glove in his room. You will never be forgot and I know we will meet again in Heaven. May God Bless your family in their time of loss.
Frances Corona
December 8, 2006
My son and I spent many enjoyable hours watching Jose playing as a Giant We were both Giants fans and never missed a game when it was on TV. To his family we wish you strength and good memories.
Michelle Brown
December 8, 2006
It's hard to loose a love one, but God will get you through this.
valerie hicks
December 8, 2006
He's gone home to be with the lord.
John Crosby
December 8, 2006
Another Baseball Great has sadly passed and far to soon. My sincere condolences to the enite Uribe Family. Rest well Jose.
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