Yolanda Urrabazo

YOLANDA U. URRABAZO

February 12, 1947 - September 9, 2016

Yolanda Urby Urrabazo passed away September 9, 2016 at age 69 in San Antonio, TX. Yolanda battled melanoma three months prior to her death.

Yolanda is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Carolina Urby; her older siblings: Elvira Estrada, John Urby, Jesse Urby, Olgita Urby;

Yolanda is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Ignacio Urrabazo Jr.; her seven children Tom, Elizabeth (Raul Velasquez, Jr.), Jaime, Yolanda, Veronica, Alejandra, and Claudia; and her grandchildren Cassidy, Tomas, Jake, Diego, Carolina, and Oscar. She is further survived by her siblings: Hortensia Maldonado, Rodolfo Urby, Sr., Heriberto Urby, Sr., Mary Figueroa, and Joe (Mary) Urby.

Yolanda was born on February 12, 1947 in Del Rio, TX. Her birth came as a surprise to her family - a miracle baby ten years after her nine siblings were born. She was so very loved by all. Yolanda, only speaking Spanish, became a top student and flourished in all her endeavors.

She graduated from Texas Women's University in 1969 and got her master's degree in Spanish literature from The University of Texas at El Paso in 1977. Yolanda's passion for literature manifested as she taught English literature for 32 years until June 2016. Even still, she wanted to continue extending her passion as a high school mentor and volunteer. Since the sixties, she took pride in contributing to each decade of students.

Yolanda's greatest love was her wonderful husband, Ignacio, who gave her a beautiful life and showed her the world. They enjoyed the luxuries of life - watching the sunset in their beautiful backyard, traveling the world, and enjoying their seven remarkable children and six grandchildren.

Their children are extensions of her legacy and will live in her honor always. She taught them to be compassionate, strong, patient, forgiving, and humble. Her light and presence will continue to guide them in their pursuits of success.

Visitation will be held this evening, Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday morning, September 12, 2016 departing at 9:00 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to St. Patrick Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.

Pallbearers will be: Jorge Urby, Rodolfo Urby, Jr., Heriberto Urby, Jr., Raul Velasquez, Jr., Daniel Gomez and Ariel Gomez.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

You may express your condolences to the family online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.