Severo A. "Joe" Urdiales

Severo "Joe" A. Urdiales, age 92, passed away on February 17, 2024. Severo, better known as "Mr. Joe", was a proud veteran of the United States Army. After serving his country he became the Co-Owner and Operator with wife Eva of El Rio Grande for 40 years. Joe took great pride in his restaurant and proudly continued his family's legacy with the original Mexican recipes. He was a great cook and an avid racket ball player. Joe will be remembered for his dedication, hard work, and saying "put water in the chili!" He is survived by his children, Felicitas Trice, Elsa Easley, Graciela Urdiales, Raul Urdiales (Aimee); granddaughter, Rachel Easley; great-grandchildren, Desmond Trice, Anessia Trice, Jeremiah Trice, and John Robert Trice; siblings, Carlos Urdiales, Juanita Flores, David Urdiales, Rosie Luquette and Joe Urdiales; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife, Eva Urdiales; parents, Severo H. Urdiales and Felicitas Aguilar Urdiales; sisters, Lydia Hess and Dolores Urdiales; and granddaughter, Marrissa Trice. Pallbearers will be: David Urdiales, Robbie Hess, Devin Broome, Jim Urdiales, Carlos Urdiales, Jr, and Michael Easley. The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice for their kindness. The family would also like to thank family and friends for their love, support, and care. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 4-7pm at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Visitation will resume Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 9-10am with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10:00am at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to leave condolences to the family.