Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
1952 - 2024
Melba was born on September 23,1952 in Pharr,TX to Ruben and Maria Luisa C. Molina.
She graduated from Rio Grande City Highschool in 1972. She attended Texas Women's University and Our Lady of the Lake College, where she completed her Bachelors & Masters degree. Melba retired as Director of Special Education from South San Antonio School District. She worked hard to make sure that all students would reach their full academic potential. Melba retired at the top of her profession.
Melba was preceded in death by her father, Ruben Molina and her beloved husband of forty years, Philipe O. Urdiales.
Melba is survived by her son, Esteban R (Pricilla) Urdiales, Gary (Christine) Urdiales; grandchildren, Esteban R Jr., Isabella, Dominque, Belicia and Matias; mother, Maria Luisa C. Molina; sister, Olga (Derico) Perez; brothers, Ruben (Sylvia) Molina, Romero Molina, Roberto (Verna) Molina and Roel (Sandra) Molina; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Visitation will begin on April 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM. Services will conclude in the chapel. All services are under the direction of The Angelus Funeral Home 1119 N. St. Mary’s, San Antonio Texas 78215.
Read MoreMelba, I will miss our friendship and our late night talks. I am sadden that you are not here with us any longer, but I know you are happy with Phil. My deepest condolence to your family and may God Bless your Family.
Rosey Sandoval
April 15, 2024 | S.A>, TX | Friend
Our Lord has gained a Perfect Angel ,you will be missed here among us physically,but, never Forgotten Spiritually and Prayers..May You Rest In Peace Melba, and May Our Lord give Your Loved Ones, the Strength and Faith in our Lord in Your Absence..Gone from Us, but, Never Forgotten by me, or our RGCHSCLASSOF'70 ....Tomas Calzadias
Tomas Calzadias
April 07, 2024 | Lubbock, TX | Classmate
To The Family of Melba Urdiales,
Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences. Do find solace in knowing that Melba will be remembered in my daily prayers and may her soul rest in peace. In this moment of sorrow, I remember Melba as a cherished colleague in the South San Antonio Independent School District whose dedication to education and the impact on countless lives will not be forgotten. As I mourn her loss, I also celebrate the legacy Melba left behind—a legacy of...
Gilberto Quezada
April 05, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | Coworker
Melva I felt a light close to my heart fade away but I am torn to find it was you. My beautiful friend from grade school who absolutely never changed in how you approached life. Quietly, sweet and saw only the best in everyone.
I will miss the times when we both couldn’t remember an incident from high school and so we left it alone. I will miss the times when one of us couldn’t understand what our sons were thinking and didn’t like advice we suggested. I will miss the times we compared...
Diana Doria Garcia
April 02, 2024 | Rio Grande City, TX | Classmate
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Melba was a sweet and beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in Peace dear friend.❤
Frances McGuffin Roos
April 02, 2024 | Roff, OK | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with Melba's family. We only worked together a short time but she made a lasting impression with her thoughtfulness, strength, willingness to share the vast knowledge she had. Our visits and talks have stayed with me always. Rest always in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Diana Morales
April 02, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Mrs. Urdiales was very kind person who treated everyone professionally. Mrs. Melba Urdiales was also strong and tolerant in her leadership as Director of Special Education. God be with you. My sympathy to her family.
Liz Pineda
April 01, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | Coworker
Melba my friend. You will never be forgotten. You were surrounded by family and friends and that is proof of how many people will always love you. Rest in peace with Phil.
Oralia Lara-Vargas
April 01, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | Friend