He was born October 14, 1939 in San Gabriel, Durango, Mexico, to Felipe Urquiza and Catalina Mares, and received his early education in San Gabriel. He remained there with his wife, Maria Carbajal, until their union ended.
Survivors include sons, Felipe (Mariela), Guerrero (Inez), Fausto (Brenda); daughters, Jesusita, Lidia (Alejandro) Leon, Noemi; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Catalina and Felipe, Estefana, Francisca, Eulogio, Hilario, and Gonzalo.