ROBERTO URTEAGA

1918 - 2018

Roberto V. Urteaga, 99, was called to be with our Lord on February 26, 2018 in the presence of his beloved family. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Catalina and parents Jesus Maria and Maria Luisa. He is survived by his sisters: Magdalena Reynaud and Ramona Montoya. Sons: Roberto H. Urteaga (Martha M.†), Raul Urteaga (Velia†), John Urteaga (Martha P.), and Lorenzo Urteaga. Grandchildren: Eric, Alex, Phillip (Chana), Melinda (Johnny), Chris (Olga), Rene (Elizabeth), Jennifer (Chuck), Steven (Anna), Samantha, Matthew, and 18 Great-grandchildren. Born on March 24, 1918, in Clifton Arizona, he was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. A devoted Catholic and member of Our Lady of the Light Church, he always put God first. He would faithfully pray the rosary and had a special devotion to St. Jude. In 1941, Roberto served his country during WWII as a member of the Army's 36th Infantry Division, where he humbly aided as a liberator of the Dachau concentration camp. Decorated with 9 Battle Stars and a Good Conduct Medal, he was the epitome of the Greatest Generation. He worked at Southern Pacific Railroad for 38 years as a labor foreman. He was also a Union Representative where he battled discrimination and fought for equal rights for all his fellow workers. Roberto retired in 1979 and enjoyed 40 years of retirement. He cherished family gatherings at his sons' homes, especially during the Holidays. His days were spent at the Hilos de Plata Senior Center where he had many friends. Roberto was known as a man of faith, devoted to his family and always willing to give of himself for others. Father was a man's man. Roberto's celebration of life will begin Sunday, March 4, 2018 with Visitation at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 Zaragoza from 4-9pm with Vigil Service & Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church on Monday, March 05, 2018 at 12:30am. Burial will be at Ft Bliss National Cemetery.