Elizabeth Wilhelmy Cissy Urrutia

Cissy Urrutia passed away on August 27, 2017. She was born in 1945, attended Alamo Heights High School, and received her bachelor's degree in Art History from UT Austin. An avid artist and folk-art collector, Cissy was a vibrant, creative, exuberantly colorful woman who spoke her mind unequivocally and unapologetically.

Her sense of humor was unparalleled.

Cissy recently reflected on her life:

"I've enjoyed a long and good life. Particularly over my 33 years of marriage to Bud Urrutia. I've been lucky to enjoy close friendships that date as far back as early childhood and the constant family ties that bind us together. My special gratitude to my husband, Bud, for his stalwart presence and to my children and brother for their care and concern."

She is survived by her husband, Dr. A.A. "Bud" Urrutia; her children, Elizabeth "Liza" Atkinson and Katherine "Katy" Atkinson; her brother, Dr. John K. Wilhelmy and his wife, M'Lu and her nephews Christopher, Sean and Patrick; her step-children, Elise Urrutia and spouse, Mark Schlesinger and Adriene Wisenberg and spouse Sol Wisenberg; step-grandchildren, Noa Barenblat and Benjamin Barenblat. She is preceded by her brother, Lt. Bruce Wilhelmy; and her parents, Elizabeth "Lib" Kane Wilhelmy and Christopher B. Wilhelmy.