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Carlos "Charlie" Urioste

1934 - 2019

Carlos "Charlie" Urioste obituary, 1934-2019, Las Vegas, NM

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

Carlos Urioste Obituary

Carlos "Charlie" Urioste, 84, of Las Vegas, N.M., passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Charlie was born on Nov. 28, 1934, to Carlos and Petra Pacheco Urioste in Chaperito, N.M.
Charlie is predeceased by his parents, brothers John, Felipe (Flora), Pete (Tessie) and Simon (Juanita) Urioste and sisters Cruzita (Rosendo) Garduno, Maria (Ben) Arguello, Juanita Gonzales and Josie (Melecio) Vigil.
Charlie is survived by his sister, Tillie Albert, and brother Tony (Martha). Charlie is also survived by his wife of 59 years, Diana; children Elizabeth, Sandra, Carlos, Patrick and Joe Dennis and granddaughter Kayla Marie.
After he was born and raised in Chaperito, Charlie moved to Las Vegas to attend school and graduated from Las Vegas High School. He then joined the Army in 1957 and served in the 82nd Airborne Division.
After being honorably discharged from the armed services, Charlie owned and operated Charlie's Gulf and Auto Service for more than 40 years.
After retiring as a business owner, Charlie worked for the New Mexico Legislature from 2001 to 2011.
Charlie enjoyed reading, hunting, horseback riding, spending much time outdoors, playing card games and winning at the casino.
Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, with a rosary at 8 a.m. and a mass immediately following. He will be honorably laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 11:15 a.m.

Published by Las Vegas Optic from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2019.
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My condolences to the Urioste family Thoughts and prayers May he RIP Godspeed

Karen Rascon

February 14, 2019

GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, HUSBAND AND GRANDFATHER.OUR CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILIA.

SAMMY N KIMBERLY VIGIL

February 11, 2019

Deepest condolences to Mr. Urioste's family. May he rest in peace.

Jana Tafoya Follins

February 11, 2019

I will miss you uncle:

Geneva Vigil

February 7, 2019

Dear Charlie Urioste family. Please accept our condolences on Charlies departure. I knew Charlie in Chaperito and in Las Vegas (Lucinda (Sena) Garcia and in Las Vegas. Fred Garcia, my husband went to school in Las Vegas with Charlie. May God Bless Him and his family. He was a GREAT GUY!!! Fred and Lucy Garcia

February 6, 2019

You are sadly missed Uncle. I will miss you very much. You were always very wonderful to me growing up. I give Auntie and all the family my condolences . I love you all

Geneva Vigil

February 6, 2019

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