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1942
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2022
Maria Uriz Obituary
In 1973 she came to the Unites States on vacation and attended a Basque cultural event in Chino where she met her future husband, Faustino Uriz. They grew up in Basque villages just one and a half miles from each other but had never met in Spain. Maria never went back to live in Europe, but instead started her life in California. Maria and Faustino married in 1975 had two children in Los Angeles before moving to Lodi in 1978. They had a family-run ranch for many years and later Maria worked for Lodi Unified School District as a cook for 18 years. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church.
Maria is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel Damboriena and Maria Iribarren; brother, Puentxo Damboriena; sister, Maria Dolores Damboriena; and brother, Miguel Damboriena.
Maria is survived by her husband, Faustino Uriz; daughter, Izaskun Uriz; son, Patxi Uriz; sister, Chefa Damboriena; brother, Julian Damboriena; brother, Javier Damboriena; and three grandchildren, Ian, Joaquin, and Teagan.
A mass in her memory will be held on Thursday, May 12 at 10:00am at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 215 West Walnut Street, Lodi, CA 95242.
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Pat Wilcoxen
May 10, 2022
I worked with Maria at Parklane School. I did breakfast and lunch duty in the cafeteria. She was such a nice caring person. She was so good to the students. God Bless your family.
Debra K DeZarn
May 9, 2022
Maria and I took bridge lessons together and I was always so happy to see her come to play when she could, oxygen and all. Her niceness and generosity will be remembered. I was happy she could still play bridge on BBO even when she couldn't come to the Club anymore.
Jodie Snider
May 9, 2022
Dear Patxi and Family,
Your mom was one in a million!
Always so very kind, I thank her for trusting me to share kindergarten with you. It was always a joy when our paths crossed! I think of you often,
it was such a pleasure to watch you grow. Your mom was always so proud! Love + Blessings,
Jodie Snider
Steve Miller
May 7, 2022
I worked for many years with Maria at Parklane school on Lodi Unified. She was the head cook and I was the Head custodian. We worked closely together. She was so proud of he family. Her children were her world. I always enjoyed your friendship. Rest in piece and know that you left this earth a better place.
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