Ofilia C. Uribe

Ofilia C. Uribe

September 9, 1929-July 14, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ofilia Uribe at the age of 94. She was born on September 9, 1929, in Zapata, Texas, and peacefully departed this life on July 14, 2024. Ofilia was a revered member of the founding families of Zapata, a place she called home for 24 years before eventually settling down in peaceful matrimony with Albar Uribe, Sr. in 1954. Throughout her remarkable life, Ofilia Uribe devoted her time and dedication to the healthcare industry, serving diligently in various capacities within hospitals. Her unwavering work ethic and dedication were synonymous with her identity, eventually culminating in a well-deserved retirement from Doctor's Hospital on Mann Rd. Her relentless spirit and love for ranch life and culinary artistry were undeniable, as she found solace in the warmth of her family, especially her cherished children and grandchildren. A woman of immense strength and independence, Ofilia's passion for life extended beyond the confines of her professional endeavors. An avid traveler and savvy businesswoman, she owned a thriving Tortilla factory that also housed a vibrant marketplace for delicacies such as candies, raspas, menudo, and tamales. Her entrepreneurial spirit was a testament to her resilience and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on the community that she held dear. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Cuellar and Otila Ramirez; her husband, Albar Uribe, Sr.; siblings, Angelina Cuellar Salinas, Manuel Cuellar, Mauro Cuellar; daughter, Sylvia Ella Uribe; and her grandson, Richard Kamin.

 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Maria Belen (Richard †) Kamin, Marisa Thelma (David) Perkins, Albar L. Uribe, Jr., Patricia Nora (Ronald †) Martin, Rebecca Uribe; grandchildren, Charles Kamin, Jason Perkins, Brian Perkins, Marisa (Kurt) Millner, Rebecca Hope (Danny) Hall, Robert W. Gerhardt, Ronald E. Martin II.; great-grandchildren, Jack Millner, Shane Perkins, Brooke Perkins, Isabelle Hall, Danny Hall, Amy Perkins, and Summer Perkins. She is also survived by other loving relatives and friends. 

 A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, July 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Mission, 407 Washington Ave., San Ygnacio, Texas 78067. Family is asking attendees to please meet at the church.

 The funeral procession will then depart from the church following the mass to the Uribe Cemetery in San Ygnacio for the Rite of Committal and Interment.

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 Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 719 Loring at Cortez, Laredo, Texas 78040; (956)722-0001.