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Delfina Urrutia Obituary
Delfina (Fina) D. Urrutia went to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2015, surrounded by her children. She was eight-five years old.
The Rosary followed by visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Byrd Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the Chapel of St. Columba Catholic Church with Monsignor Patrick Gallagher officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park with Byrd Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Urrutia was a fifty-five year resident of Dothan. She and her husband, Leo, owned and operated Cherokee Laundries and Dry Cleaning for many years. She was a member of the St. Columba Catholic Church and Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. Her greatest joy, beside her family, was playing Bingo, cards and puzzles.
Her husband, Leo R. Urrutia, and grandson, Robert Benjamin Killian, preceded her in death. She was the youngest of 7 siblings, all of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Yolanda Urrutia McCormick (Gary), Alex Urrutia (Maria), Leo Urrutia (Dana), Richard Urrutia (Donna), Patricia Urrutia Dumas (Anthony), Cecilia Urrutia Salaveria (George), seventeen grandchildren, Cameron Marasco (Mart), Adam McCormick (Amy), Alexandra Urrutia, Danielle Urrutia, Brian Urrutia, Laura Urrutia, Anne-Marie Whatley (Ryan), Gabrielle Urrutia, Elizabeth Urrutia, William Blocker (Jessica), Jacob Blocker (Carrie), Anna-Grace Dumas, Leah-Kate Dumas, Mia Salaveria, Te'a Salaveria, Tré Salaveria; and twelve great-grandchildren, Marli Marasco, Grayson McCormick, Carter Urrutia, Christian Urrutia, Canaan Urrutia, Lenyx Urrutia, Reese Blocker, Riley Blocker, Reid Blocker, Ada Blocker, Fiona Blocker and Bernadette Blocker.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Gary McCormick, Anthony Dumas, William Blocker, Jacob Blocker, George Salaveria and Brian Urrutia.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Resource Center, P.O. Box 1170, Dothan, Alabama 36302.
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Jennea Botts
February 10, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother/grandmother/friend...
February 6, 2015
To all the Urrutia,s- what a wonderful legacy your mom and dad have in six outstanding children ,their spouses and children. Over the years my mom taught at Selma St. Elem. we were blessed with wonderful stories and examples of great students in all of you and great parents as mom related stories of your parents. How wonderful that mom taught 5 of you ! I picture your mom and dad picking up in Heaven where they left off here!
Love,
Elizabeth Martin Sconyers
February 6, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was one of the first smiling faces that we met when we first moved to Dothan. Now God is smiling and saying "Well done", welcome home. Richard & Barbara Mearns
Bobbi Kopotic
February 4, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jimmy McCall
February 4, 2015
Thinking of the family today with a sad heart. I went to school with the children and wanted them to know how sorry I am for their loss.
Jimmy McCall
Jan Creel Taylor
February 3, 2015
I remember growing up with her children on Woods Drive and all the birthday parties together! I have not seen the kids, especially Yollie in years but I have some great pictures and fond memories of this sweet lady and her family. My love to all of you!
Jan Creel Taylor
February 3, 2015
Mrs. Urrutia was a friend of my mom, Bertha Hein. They will have their own happy club in heaven. I am so sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Hein McIntyre, Edmond, Oklahoma
Jackie Richardson
February 3, 2015
Yollie; you and your extended family are in my family's prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Your mother played a significant role during my late teens and in my early married life. She and your Dad certainly provided a wonderful example of a good marriage which I wanted to achieve. My girls and I will always remember her most fondly.
Sharon George
February 3, 2015
Richard, I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts & prayers with love for you & your family.
Jimmie Moore
February 3, 2015
Richard and other family members, Ann and I are so sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers and thoughts.
February 3, 2015
We so enjoyed knowing Fina over the years here in Dothan & all of her family members we know will follow in her footsteps & keep the "SPIRIT"! Babe & Bill Kessler
Janet Humphreys
February 3, 2015
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Joyce Phillips
February 3, 2015
Yollie, I'm sorry for your loss may fond memories give you comfort during this time.
Olivia Saliba
February 3, 2015
Richard, Patricia, Cecilia, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Betsy Schaefer
February 2, 2015
Dear Fina, you always put a smile on my face, but never so wonderful as when you told me about the jam/jelly saying. I think of you every single day when I put jelly on my toast and I giggle. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the joy you added to my life and for helping me to start every day with a smile. I love you and will miss you greatly.
Mike Sawyer
February 2, 2015
Mike Sawyer
Denver, CO
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