George was such a hard worker. At a young age, he developed many skills from carpentry, to plumbing, electrical and gardening. He loved working with his hands and took pride in all he did. He enjoyed strolling the aisles of Home Depot and purchasing items for his DIY projects at home. George always had an extra project (or two) to keep him occupied, including building an extra bedroom for his father in one house or building a rear patio for another. Many friends and family counted on his various expertises for help with home projects and George was always eager to help. From the age of 12 he began working as a laborer in the fields picking fruits and cotton in south Texas.
Shortly after, he began working and living in a convent with nuns (Cordi-Marian Sisters) in Chicago. He worked in the Civic Center of Chicago and later returned to Brownsville and worked at The First United Methodist Church for 30 years,where he was responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all facilities but was also a cherished member of the church community. For him, it was more than a job; it was a ministry.
He developed many lifelong friendships through his landscaping business. He also worked at Trinity Lutheran Church, from which he retired.He enjoyed traveling, and always thought fondly of his visits to the beaches of Hawaii, Cancun and Cozumel. He enjoyed spending time at Claytons,listening to music and enjoying the view of the ocean. His favorite restaurant was Texas Roadhouse, where he couldn’t leave without bringing home a stash of peanuts. He was devoted to his family and always sought the interest of others before himself. He was truly one of a kind in his service to others.
He is preceded in Death By: His parents Ventura and Delfina Urbina, daughter Maria Elisa Casas, brothers Benjamin Urbina and Ernesto Urbina, sister Viviana Urbina.
He is survived By: His wife Olivia Urbina, brothers Gilberto and Victor (Lupita)Urbina, sister Flor Maria Sanchez, children Daisy Barguiarena, George Urbina Jr. (Julie), Jeanette Urbina, Carlos Figueredo, Olivia Gunnoe(Matthew), Ismael Figueredo, Scarlet Urbina (Anthony), and grandchildren Nalani and Chelsea Barguiarena, Elisha (Homer Zavala) and Stefan Casas, Anais, Alexa, and Amia Urbina, Melody, Dane, Leah, Liam, Gaia and Geb Figueredo, and Matthew and Leila Gunnoe; great-grandchildren Arya Zavala, Tristan and Kaiulani Barguiarena and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for George will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00PM in Chapel of Angels at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521. A continued visitation will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 6:00PM in Chapel of Angels at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelbuenavista.
