James Michael Urioste

James Michael Urioste obituary, Albuquerque, NM

James Michael Urioste

James Urioste Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverside Funeral Home - Albuquerque on Jul. 11, 2025.
James Michael Urioste, 77, who was born on September 12th, 1947, passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2025, after a battle with dementia.
James was born in Clovis, New Mexico and currently resided in Albuquerque during his last days. James graduated in 1966 from Our Lady of Sorrows in Bernalillo. James then enlisted in the Marine Corp, where he spent 13 1/2 years where he accumulated 2 purple hearts and numerous achievement awards including a letter from President Trump recognizing his devotion and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of The United States.
He had an extensive career as a Pipefitter/Welder and had a long story history of employment at Intel and General Mills.
Mike survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda, and his children Michael Jr, Mark, and Matthew and his grandchildren Angelina, Miah, Ariel, Cheyenne, Makala and great grandchildren Amelia, Ohalani, and his sister Tapia
Services will be held at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Ne, lasting from 1pm to 3pm on July 11th, 2025, to celebrate his life.

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