James Urango Obituary

James "Jim" Urango, 84, of Oxnard, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday July 23, 2013 after a valiant fight with cancer. Jim was born in El Rio on January 20, 1929 to Ramona Ortega and Joseph Urango. He was a life-long resident of Ventura County.

Jim loved a good western (make that ANY western), the smell of newly tilled soil, strumming a tune on his guitar, fishing on the shores of the beach, baseball gamesprofessional, little league, and especially a children's pickup game at the park. He was a connoisseur of freshly baked cookies and on his birthday a box of chocolates would do just fine.

He was a strong man with a timeless sense of right and wrong, and a work ethic to match. He loved his wife and family and in time of need could always be counted on. He was generous, respectful and deeply spiritual.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sons, James and George; his sister Evelyn; brothers, Joseph, Romelo, Rudolfo, Clifford, and Louie Urango.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Rosario Urango; children, Gigi Naber, Mary Avalos, Ralph Cecena, Raul Cecena, Ray Cecena, Margarita Jerman, Joseph Urango, Michael Urango, Richard Urango, Ronald Urango, and Roger Urango; 38 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Marcella Tapia, Virginia Manzano and Ramona Cecil.

During his last days as he lay in his bed, a small knock could be heard at the door. Upon opening it, a large group of neighborhood children had gathered on the doorstep, skateboards, bikes and scooters in tow. They simply asked, "Can Grandpa come out?" Yes indeed many will miss Jim.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at the Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery in Oxnard. For a map and directions to ceremony locations, and to sign the family's on line guest book, share stories, post pictures please visit www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com and click on James's name located below "Obituaries". Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operated Garcia Mortuary 629 South "A" Street. Oxnard, California. For further information please call (805) 486-9148.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Jul. 28 to Jul. 31, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for James Urango

6 Entries

Lisa Urango

April 28, 2023

Grandpa James Just wanted to say thank you for all the memories you left behind with us grandkids, you will always remain in my thoughts and never ever far from my heart. Thank you for loving me as much as you did, and even though we didnt see eachother often the times that we did share together are the times i will cherish. I will always remember the "Ranch" and all the good times running around in the orchards at night time and the one thing i will always remember is when we would get ready to leave your house you would walk us out and you would always say "I'll stand in the door and wave to you when you go over the bridge and you know what grandpa you always did, i will always remember that wave. Im saddened that i wasnt there for your passing, and believe me it tears me up inside every day knowing how much ive missed with my kids and my family. i just hope someday we will all be together again. I love you grandpa more then you will ever know. May you always Rest In Peace, fly high with the angels and until we meet again much love and respect to you always. your granddaughter Lisa or as you used to call me Leecha after you of course!!

August 17, 2013

Will miss u much.THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP WHEN Ray was ill.Many prayers and we will be sure and help Mom for you,Thanks Lisa Brown

Larry Barbarine

July 29, 2013

Gigi/Steve and Mary/Bill, my prayers to the Lord for and condolences to you and your family.

July 29, 2013

Gue Dios te Vendiga Tio James, the last of the Urango Brother.
Tio you will alway remain in our hearts and minds,,,,Sweetheart,,,, that was the name you call us all when we would see each other.Fly home on you wings that God haves placed on your shoulders,tell all our loved ones hello from all of us who remembers them, Grandpa, Grandma, all your brothers that we love them all and miss each and every one of them. Tio can you tell Joesph and Johnnie that their kids are doing fine and that we love and miss them. We love you Tio James,,Vete Con Dios.
Daniel7 Alaxander Urango.

July 28, 2013

Rest in peace Suegro. So many what ifs. But we did share many happy times. You have left many children and they will carry your name for generations to come with pride. God bless.

Roberta Urango-Ayala

July 28, 2013

I love you Grampa and i know you arent suffering anymore, im going to miss ur voice and them Urango ears forever...God Bless...your grandaughter Bobbie(Roberta)

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