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Daniel Urriola Obituary
Reno - Daniel Louis Urriola, 86, died May 18, 2019, in Reno, Nev. He was born in 1932 in Battle Mountain, Nev., where he grew up, graduated from high school and spent time as a youth working on an area ranch alongside friends and family.
He earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, a bachelor's degree in business from Woodbury College in Los Angeles, and a master's degree in engineering administration from George Washington University. He also served in the Army.
He married the love of his life, Mary Christine "Chris" Prutsos, in 1962. Dan's career as a civil engineer with Bethlehem Steel took them to California, Pennsylvania and Maryland. In retirement they made Reno their home. Dan and Chris traveled extensively, and together circled the globe several times over, even celebrating the millennium New Year twice, on both sides of the international dateline. Dan was involved in the Amateur Archeologists of Northern Nevada (AmArcs) and contributed extensively as a volunteer to the noted "Piper's Old Corner Bar" archeology project in Virginia City. He maintained his lifelong Catholic faith and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Dan was always proud of his Basque heritage and, in retirement, completed extensive family genealogy work.
Dan was preceded in death by Chris and his parents, Victor and Maria Concha (Alzola) Urriola. He is survived by his sister, Gloria (Urriola) Fundis; by Chris's siblings, Loris Prutsos, Gloria (Prutsos) Lee, Terry Prutsos and Carol Prutsos, all of southern California; and by numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
To acknowledge Dan, donations to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will be appreciated.
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Jenny Lunsford
July 17, 2019
I will miss the Christmas cards, and sending you random post cards. I am proud to call you my Uncle. I hope you are resting in peace with Auntie Mary. I already have our Christmas present, but now I will have it out for decoration every year and think of you! You are loved and missed very much. XOXO
-Jenny
Dan Urriola
June 12, 2019
Never met you Dan, but through family we shared a name. I kept up with your achievements. Proud to share a name and hope you rest peacefully.
Patricia Lunsford
June 6, 2019
Uncle Dan was one of a kind he was quiet and yet pleasant We visit him once a year in the past 10 years and he always welcomed us with open arms and always wanted a Homecooked meal! We will miss our visits to Reno but he is no longer suffering and is with his true love Rest In Paradise Uncle Dan
Love you
Pat
Ines Arick
June 5, 2019
I remember spending a summer with Auntie Mary and Uncle Dan at their home in Walnut Creek. We had a lot of fun. I was introduced to how fun mass can be if you attend the right one. We would go to Baskin-Robbins for ice cream. My Aunt was an artist and had me sit for hours while she painted a portrait of me. They had different colored glass bottles all around the top shelf of the kitchen. I had told them that wasn't safe if there was an earthquake. That was a great summer! I was fortunate to be able to spend time with them. Now Uncle Dan and Auntie Mary are together again. Until we meet again, love you both.
Ines Arick
June 5, 2019
Uncle Dan is no longer suffering and is with God and surrounded by his family that loves him so!
Rest in Paradise Uncle Dan you were always so kind to us and welcoming in your home I am going to miss our yearly visits with you.
Patricia Lunsford
June 5, 2019
Julieta Cervantes
June 4, 2019
I met Dan many years ago. He was such a gentleman! Although he was a very quiet person, he liked to talk to me and to tease me.
I had the pleasure of visiting him during his last days here on earth. Farewell Dan. Vaya con Dios
Julieta Cervantes
June 4, 2019
I met Dan many years ago through my friend Carol. Dan was a gentleman in every way. Although he was a very quiet person he did like to talk to me and tease me.
It was a blessing to visit Dan on his last days here on earth.
Rest In Peace Dan! Vaya con Dios
Carol Prutsos
June 3, 2019
My sister could not have chosen a better man to love and be loved by than my brother in law. Descanse en paz con Dios y sus seres queridos Dan.
Ron James
June 2, 2019
Dan was a such a great guy - a real joy to know. He was also extremely important to the success of our archaeological excavations in Virginia City. He was a genius at assembling the shattered and scattered bits of artifacts, putting together treasures that were central to the success of exhibits and for helping people to understand the value of the archaeology. Besides that, Dan and Chris were a pleasure, adding so much to the projects. They are both missed. The photo is an example of Dan's work - the oldest bottle with a Tabasco Pepper Sauce seal that Dan glued together from over twenty fragments.
Jean Yuen
June 2, 2019
I am very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. My late husband and I spent many happy days with them on shore when we were on the 2006 world cruise. Chris and I did Tai Chi together. Rest in peace my friend and give Chris my love
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