Christina Urias

1923 - 2015

Christina Urias obituary, 1923-2015

Christina Urias

1923 - 2015

BORN

1923

DIED

2015

Christina Urias Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2015.
Christina Urias, 91, left us to join our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 24, 1923 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born Christina Lopez, she grew up in Sonora, Mexico. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life, Ramon Urias and two years later they were married on January 3, 1942 and remained together for 68 years until Ramon passed away in 2010. Christina was a mother of 11, a grandmother of 26, a great-grandmother of 35 and a great-great-grandmother of four. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and was a lifetime member of Las Guadalupanas of Guadalupe Mission and a Cursillista. She dedicated her life to her faith and family. An accomplishment Christina was most proud of was that she taught herself to read and write English and Spanish despite only having one year of formal education. Remarkably, 10 of her 11 children graduated from Yuma High School from 1961 through 1983. She enjoyed her flower garden, with roses being her favorite.

Christina is survived by her 11 children: Lupe Dominguez (Manual) and Christina Mahoney of Phoenix AZ, Beckie Steiner (Rich) of San Marcos, CA, Rosie Crowell (Steve) of Russellville, AR, Gilbert Urias (Brigitta) of Tempe, AZ, Elvira Ward, Connie DeCorse, Ray Urias (Judy), Lucy Beecher, Dan Urias (Ana), and Victor Urias, all of Yuma, AZ. She was also blessed by having her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren all living. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Urias; and her mother, Gregoria Rios.

Viewing will be on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel, 1415 S. 1st Avenue, Yuma. Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Church, 505 S. Ave B, Yuma. Burial services to follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church or the Saguaro Foundation Day by Day Program.

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February 17, 2015

Maria Fagerstrom posted to the memorial.

February 15, 2015

Bev Uhl posted to the memorial.

February 15, 2015

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Maria Fagerstrom

February 17, 2015

Gilbert, Danny, Rosie, Ray, and Urias family, please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother. She was a kind and gentle woman who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Bev Uhl

February 15, 2015

Connie,
Thinking of you.
Bev Uhl

February 15, 2015

Lucy, your mom was so nice and a big heart, thoughts and prayers to you and yourfamily Louie and Rosie franco

February 14, 2015

Connie and Urias Family.
Our sincerest condolences to all, our prayers at this time for you Connie, due to illness we can't be with you. but know that we are thinking of you
Your Mom was a wonderful woman always with a smile

Frank & Rachel Rios

Jeannette Apodaca

February 13, 2015

Chris, Connie, Ray, and family. So sorry for the loss of your mother. You are all in my prayers. God Bless

February 13, 2015

Ray, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. May our Lord give you and the family much comfort, you are all in my prayers. Mary Montana

Tonnie Crawford

February 13, 2015

I love this lady so much. I know she's where she longed to be , in heaven, but she will be missed. Praying for God's Peace to be on those that are still here.
I love you Nonna.

mitzie wagner

February 13, 2015

our thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of loss. i know ya'll are celebrating her beautiful life she made with your family, and she is celebrating in heaven with her loved ones there waiting. much love, beryl and mitzie wagner

Sandy Skartvedt

February 13, 2015

Rose, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.

Adela Jerez

February 12, 2015

Era una mujer linda con una sonrisa dulce. En paz descanse.

Tom n Tunie Borunda

February 12, 2015

Ray, Judy and Barbara
God Bless you all. Mrs. Urias raised a beautiful family
Decolores
Tom and Tunie

Merci Marquez Munoz

February 12, 2015

My deepest condolences to the entire Urias family. Mrs. Urias was such a beautiful woman with great faith in God and always wore a loving smile. May you find comfort in each other and share precious memories as she will always be forever in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness. God Bless!

Michelle & Charles Brown

February 12, 2015

May the Lord bless you, giving you strength and comfort. May your memories console you as she is watching over you now....your beautiful angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 12, 2015

Ray and Judy,
What beautiful memories you must have of this gracious lady. My prayers and with you and your family.

Marilyn Young

Irene Montoya

February 12, 2015

A woman of great faith and a joyful spirit ...may your many memories console you and make you smile. My prayers go out to the entire Urias family.

Had a wonderful time celebrating Mrs. Urias' birthday party at Lute's. Here with my pal Lucy and her Mom. Great memories

Alicia Franco

February 12, 2015

My dearest Urias family and especially Lucy, my pal of the last 50+ years, I grieve with you for the loss of your beautiful Mother's earthly life. However, we trust in our faith as she did and we know that she is reunited with all those she loved who have gone before, especially her dear Ramon. We must rejoice knowing she no longer suffers and that she will continue to guide us, watch over us and pray for us but now from heaven. We are all blessed to have known her. From the moment you walked in the door, you were family. God bless us all, help us through this time adjusting to not having you physically near us. May we find comfort in our Lord and may you rest in peace. Your kindness and compassion will be missed.

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