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Romelo Urango Obituary
Romelo "Romie" Urango, 85, died on Veteran's Day 2010 after battling a long illness. Born Jan. 22, 1925 in El Rio, Romie lived in Oxnard his entire adult life. His last days were shared by his family.
He is survived by his three daughters, Christina V. Martinez of Victorville, Calif., Sylvia Mann of Springs, Texas, and Francine Smith of Oxnard; grandchildren, Cynthia, Stefan, Keola, Samantha, Kalani, and Shwncarlos; great-grandchild, Jezel; brother, James Urango of Oxnard; sisters, Marcella Tapia of Ventura, Virginia Manzano of Oxnard and Ramona Cecil of Camarillo; sisters-in-law, Olivia Lopez of Camarillo, Marie Cornejo of Simi Valley and Jean Olguin of Santa Rosa; and many nieces and nephews. Romie was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Virginia (Olguin) Urango; parents, Joseph "J.D." Urango and Ramona Ortega Urango; brothers, Joseph Urango, Jr., Edwardo Clifford Urango, Rudolfo URango and Louis Urango - all of Oxnard.
Romie attended Oxnard High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army during WWII in 1943. Romie served overseas with the 497th Port Battalion, Transportation Corps in North Africa, China, Burma and Calcutta, India, as a Tech Sergeant, separating from the Army in 1946.
Romie worked as a water section supervisor for the City of Oxnard Public Works Department for approximately 35 years, making many friends and acquaintances, before retiring. Romie was also a member of the Oxnard Knights of Columbus.
Romie lived a good life, was a sharing and caring man, and was known to his grandchildren as Grandpa, Pops, Papa, and Papa Romie.
Romelo has been entrusted to the care of Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A St., Oxnard, 487-1720.
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Memories and Condolences
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Stefan Cvijanovich
December 26, 2010
My grandpa was the best. He took me to school everyday until I was old enough to drive.Pop's and granny went above and beyond to show there love for me and my sister. Words can't describe what he and my grandma meant to me. I take comfort knowing you 2 are finally together again.
Thank you pops and granny for everything you did for me and all the blessings you gave me in my life. I thank god I had you 2 as grandparents. I wish I had the chance to tell you this in person but my short comings as a person prevented that.
To everyone that left a message thank-you!
Pops, I'll miss your stories and your laugh. Thank you for the memories, Ill carry them with me always!
Daniel Melott
November 21, 2010
Many prayers for all of the family from Dan "Chilito" Melott.
Al & Connie Yañez
November 20, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 19, 2010
With Deepest Sympthy
Thinking of you in this time of loss and sorrow
Rudy Palazuelos aka Fito
Carol Simson
November 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Margaret Parra
November 19, 2010
My condolences to the Urango family. I was Romie's neighbor on Hemlock St for many years and we certainly enjoyed our friendly competition decorating our homes for the Christmas season.
Romie was a wonderful neighbor and I really missed him when he moved out.
Rest in Peace, my friend.
Bob and Nena Santellan
November 18, 2010
Christina, Sylvia and Frannie, Our prayers and sincere condolences to you and your families in this difficult time on the loss of your Father Romie. We were very saddened to hear of his passing, but be assured that he is in a wonderful place. He was such a kind and loving person and the best neighbor for so many years on Hemlock Street and will truly be missed. Bob and I will continue to keep Romie and all of you in our prayers.
Ashley Pillado
November 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Romie. I had the oppurtunity to take care of him at Ageis...him and his five homes...he would say! We will miss you Romie!
Ashley Pillado (caregiver)
David Magallanes
November 18, 2010
My condolences to the Urango Family during this most difficult time. I was also employed by the City of Oxnard and remember always running into Romie. He was one heck of a nice guy always stopping to talk for a minute or two. I will always have fond memories of our friendship. My thoughs and prayers are with all of you during this time of pain and sorrow.
November 17, 2010
May our prayer be with all of you, as you would know, your Father was a very special friend in our life. Very thoughtful memories we have of your parents and we can go back a very long time. Our respect and condoleces always.
Titi, Delfina Palazuelos and family
Maria Lupe Soto Vasquez
November 17, 2010
My condolences to Fran,sisters & the whole extended Urango Family's. Sending my thoughts & prayers. I will 4ever remember your dad, Romie with his smile & kind heart...May you be assured another angel has made it home...to be with our Lord! With much Love from the Soto & Vasquez family's.
Loretta Arevalo
November 17, 2010
I will never forget Romie. He will always hold a very special place in my heart for treating me like a daughter and taking time off of work to help take care of me after my surgery. Frannie, Sylvia, Chris and family you are in my prayers.
November 17, 2010
he was my landlord for nine years treated my kids good and with respect he was a good man thank u romi for giving my family respect your friends the hernandezs at valley park
Jo Gauthier
November 17, 2010
I worked with Romie at the City of Oxnard years ago. I loved his sense of humor and how he was always there to lend a helpful hand. I know his family will miss him.
My condolences -
Rita Stout
November 17, 2010
My prayers are with you girls, Sylvia, Chris & Frannie. I know you are grieving but know that your Dad was a good man and will always live in your hearts.
I haven't seen you Sylvia in so many years and hadn't seen Romie around town in recent years so I was saddened to hear of his passing.
I will always remember the fun we had growing up and the jokes your Dad played on us as kids. He could be so funny and playful. I always wished my Dad had his spirit!
I wish you peace during the coming days and years. Your friend, Rita Donate Stout
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