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Charlie Uranga Obituary
Charlie V. Uranga, 91, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013, in San Antonio. He was born on April 30, 1921 in Alpine, TX, the son of Clemente and Guillerma Uranga. Charlie was a U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II. In 2004 during commemorative ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of the Normandy Allied landing in France on D-Day, he was presented the medal of the Chevalier d'Legion d'Honneur (French Legion of Honor), France's most prestigious award for military or civil service. He also received numerous medals, including the Bronze Star. Charlie owned businesses in the oil and real estate industry, and was a former Mayor of Eagle Pass, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, Juan, Henry, Willie, Clemente, and Herman; and wife, Minerva C. Uranga. Survivors include his wife, Yolanda M. Uranga; 2 daughters, Bonnie U. Molinar (Joe) and Norma C. Uranga; 2 stepsons, Hector "Rocky" Valdés (Diana), and Walter Ritchie (Joyce); a stepdaughter, Melva V. Cárdenas; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a sister, Elisa Morley; and a brother, Glenn Uranga. A rosary was recited on Tuesday, January 15th, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013
11:00 A.M.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH
4201 DE ZAVALA
Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Joe U. Molinar, Rocky Valdés, René Cárdenas, Javi Valdés, Louis Terrazas, and Refugio Huerta.
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Rosalinda Cardwell
January 30, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Armando Uranga
January 8, 2021
How he expressed his love and appreciation of being my dads cousin. (Jesus Uranga) He met me as an adult and still immediately he demonstrated his sincere love to me and my wife Yolanda number II. Seems like everytime we go visit somewhere he would place his arm over my shoulder and walked gently to where we were going. He and his beautiful wife Yolanda Number I were always very nice to us and one could always feel their genuine love and friendship. He is blessed to have completed his journey toward heaven and that special love will always be with us until God calls us to reunite with him as well.
Josephine Uranga Martinez
January 8, 2021
May God continue to bless you and your family.
Josephine Uranga Martinez- daughter of Jose Uranga (1900- 1967) - formerly of Marfa, (1900) Fort Stockton and Fort Worth (1967).
Armando Uranga
January 8, 2020
Yolanda, How thoughtful of you to continue to honor our primo. Yolanda #2 and I remain forever grateful to both of you for expressing your love and kindness to us during the years that we were able to visit you. You earned many blessings, May God continue to bless you and primo Charlie.
January 31, 2013
Sorry I didn't say who I was,My name JoAnn Uranga Rodriguez
January 31, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Uranga family,My grandfather was Cruz Uranga and my father was Jimmie T. Uranga.And they are from Alpine Tx.
Senator Leticia Van de Putte, R.Ph.
January 22, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.
As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.
His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
Anna Belle Brown (Martinez)
January 20, 2013
We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Charlie's close family and loved ones. Our prayers are with you as we remember this dear and kind man.
Anna Belle Brown (Martinez) and Family
January 19, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Uranga family from old friends from Alpine. The Nora Reyes, Sammy and Pete Hernandez families.
Patricia Uranga - Melchor
January 19, 2013
My condolences at this difficult time to Mr. Charlie Uranga's wife and family. What an admirable man. May Mr. Uranga rest in peace.
My father was born and raised in Eagle Pass, Tx.
Henry Uranga
January 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Betty Gomez
January 17, 2013
Yolanda, As the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Bob & I remember how you and Charlie treated us like members of your family when we visited you and Charlie with his sister, Lisa and Frank. We will never forget your hospitality. May God Bless you and may Charlie RIP.
Jerry Grossenbacher
January 16, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Uranga.
Bobby Martinez
January 16, 2013
God Bless Mr. Charlie Uranga and family- having lost my disabled brother and sister about four years ago I know while our departed family are no longer with us they stay forever in our hearts- Bobby J Martinez-of San Antonio-grandson of Jose Uranga and wife Anita, (formerly of Marfa, Fort Stockton, and Fort Worth).
Sergio Esteban
January 16, 2013
My condolences to the Uranga family... Charlie lived the life he wanted, and experienced in his life-time, much more than what most of us will ever experience, but always being humble, caring and close to everyone that needed a hand.
I have had the privilege to know both Charlie and Yolanda, and my thoughts and prayers will be for both: for Yolanda knowing that no words could heal the loss of her soulmate, and with Charlie, knowing that he will trying to comfort those who loved him, sharing his smile, and that he will be hopping that Yolanda, and the Uranga family, will see that smile and find comfort knowing that he had a great life...
A piece of Charlie will be allways in our hearts in Spain...
Adam Adame
January 15, 2013
My condolences to the Uranga family. If it's any comfort "he sleepeth"....
Corinna Segura
January 15, 2013
May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers for consolation of his passing are with Mrs. Uranga and the rest of the family. I worked for Mr. Uranga a long time ago when he was the driving force behind the development of Uranga Towers. He treated all of us like family. His professionalism and work ethic was exceptional.
Debbie Higginbotham
January 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the family of Mr.Uranga. May your hearts find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
When someone you love becomes a memory,
the memory becomes a treasure.
Author Unknown
Armando-Yolanda Uranga
January 14, 2013
What a great honor to have known you both, Charlie and Yolanda, and thank you Yolanda for being such a great angel in taking care of primo Charlie,
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