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2020
Gloria Fundis Obituary
Gloria Fundis often quipped that much of her life followed the span of northern Nevada's Humboldt River. She was born April 18, 1935, in Battle Mountain to Victor and Maria "Concha" Urriola, and spent most of her adult life in Lovelock.
Her upbringing in Lander County is marked by lifelong friendships, many adventures and time spent helping out at her parents' store, Urriola Dry Goods. She went on to earn a teaching degree at the University of Nevada, Reno and her first teaching role took her to Lovelock, the hometown of Pete Fundis. Their romance would lead to a 54-year marriage.
Gloria was a beloved teacher and friend to many, and known for her warm smile, sense of humor and acts of kindness. She was named to the Nevada Women's Fund Hall of Fame in recognition of her volunteer work to advance education for English-language learners, particularly within the Hispanic population, and adult literacy in Pershing County. In partnership with Pete, she supported the development of Fundis Company, a thriving trucking company that continues under different ownership. In retirement she and Pete moved to Reno.
Gloria enjoyed writing, art, music, antiquing and, along with Pete, exploring Nevada, the southwestern U.S. and the Basque region of Spain where she was warmly embraced by family despite the passage of decades since her parents immigrated to the U.S. Most of all, she loved spending time with her friends and especially her family.
Gloria died on Christmas Eve, 2019, in Reno. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Pete, brother Dan and his wife Chris, and sister-in-law Ann Kolman. She is survived by her children Jane (Ryan) Tors of Reno, Kay (Joe) Neal of Seattle and son John Fundis of Dallas; grandchildren Erin Neal, Pete Neal, Kate Fundis and Reid Fundis; and sister-in-law Cora (Robert) Rix.
A reception celebrating Gloria's life will be held Sunday, January 19, 10 a.m., at The Grove in the South Creek Center, 95 Foothill Road in Reno. Donations in her memory may be made to the Center for Basque Studies, UNR/Mail Stop 2322, 1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557; please make checks payable to UNR Foundation and indicate Gloria Fundis Memorial in the memo line.
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Deanna SeverAnchoPaul
January 18, 2020
Gloria & Dan Urriola were children of Victor & Concha Urriola. I was married to Tony Ancho, who was a third cousin to Gloria Fundis. I dearly loved the Urriola families. Vic and Concha treated me like their third child, always loving me, no matter what happened in my life. In later years I would become closer to Gloria and I truly loved her, as such a lot of my life was connected with her and Dan in later years. Yes, that welcoming smile and love that she gave to me will surely be missed. By me, and everyone that knew her. You are now at peace with Pete and the rest of your family. Sending love to all the family. R.I.P., Gloria.
Cora Rix
January 14, 2020
I will always remember Gloria with her smile and gracious manner. She was more than Pete's wife to Ann and I. We always thought of her as another sister and someone who loved to talk as much as Robert. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and will be very much missed by all to knew her. Thank you Gloria for joining our family 54 years ago. Our love always, Cora and Robert.
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