The Juan Urquieta Family History
A Documented Research Report by Bob Wirt
Version 2, Revised July 29, 2012
A Documented Research Report by Bob Wirt
Version 2, Revised July 29, 2012
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Juan Urquieta was born in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico June 24, 1872, the son of Antonio Urquieta and Andrea Lira. Circa 1897 he married Jacoba Volaños. In 1900 they immigrated to the United States and settled in the Lajitas area initially. Juan quickly found work in the mercury mines, very likely the Mariposa Mine. Juan later moved his family to the Terlingua area, where he continued working in the mines. Jacoba apparently died in the latter part of 1920. Juan and Jacoba had six children: |
1. Daughter Luz Urquieta was born February 15, 1903 in Lajitas and was baptized there May 15, 1903 by Father Brocardus from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis. Her godparents were Francisco Levario and Francisca Carrasco. She married Inez Perez in Terlingua April 22, 1923. He was born circa 1901 in Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico, the son of Pedro Perez and Basilia Hernandez. Inez worked as a mechanic for the Chisos Mining Company from 1925 at least until 1934. By 1943 Luz and Inez had moved to El Paso, where he worked as an operator for the Phelps Dodge Refining Co. Luz died of cancer April 17, 1951. On April 3, 1955 Inez died of injuries suffered in an automobile accident in El Paso. Both are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso.
 Luz Urquieta
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 Inez Perez
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Luz and Inez had three children:
A. Daughter Balbina Perez was born in Terlingua March 29, 1925 and was living with her parents in Terlingua in 1930.
B. Daughter Maria Grace Perez was born in Terlingua April 9, 1932. She was delivered by Chisos Mining Co. physician Dr. E.A. Montenyohl.
C. Daughter Juana Perez was born in Terlingua June 25, 1933. She died of diphtheria in Terlingua May 22, 1934 and was buried in the Terlingua Cemetery the following day.
2. Son Amado Urquieta was born in the Terlingua area September 5, 1906. He was baptized in Terlingua September 26, 1906 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Sixto and Francisca Luna. In 1910 he was living with his parents in the Terlingua area. He died January 12, 1918 and is buried in the Terlingua Cemetery.
3. Son Demencio Urquieta was born in the Terlingua area October 31, 1907. He was baptized in Lajitas May 1, 1908 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Eligio Sanchez and Catarina Sosa. He was living in the Terlingua area with his parents in 1910 and 1920. In 1930 he was working as a laborer in the quicksilver mines. He married Juana Pardo January 31, 1934 in Brewster County.
4. Son Manuel Urquieta was born in the Terlingua area April 19, 1909. He was baptized in Chisos by Father Brocardus May 11, 1909. His godparents were Isabel Vega and Francisca Alvarado. Manuel apparently died as a small child.
3. Son Demencio Urquieta was born in the Terlingua area October 31, 1907. He was baptized in Lajitas May 1, 1908 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Eligio Sanchez and Catarina Sosa. He was living in the Terlingua area with his parents in 1910 and 1920. In 1930 he was working as a laborer in the quicksilver mines. He married Juana Pardo January 31, 1934 in Brewster County.
4. Son Manuel Urquieta was born in the Terlingua area April 19, 1909. He was baptized in Chisos by Father Brocardus May 11, 1909. His godparents were Isabel Vega and Francisca Alvarado. Manuel apparently died as a small child.
5. Daughter Manuela Urquieta was born in Terlingua December 10, 1910 and was still living there with her father in April 1930. On September 27, 1930 she married Ambrosio Flores, who worked for the Chisos Mining Co. until at least 1934. By 1936 they had moved to Shafter, and in 1948 they were living in Superior, Arizona. Manuela and Ambrosio had seven children:
A. Son Juan Flores was born June 24, 1931 in Terlingua. He was delivered by midwife Rosaria Mata. He died of gastro enteritis in Terlingua on June 10, 1932 and was buried in the Terlingua Cemetery the following day.
B. Daughter Agustina Flores was born in Terlingua August 28, 1932. She was delivered by midwife Rosaria Mata. She died in Terlingua October 19, 1933 and was buried there the following day.
C. Daughter Beatrice Flores was born in Terlingua July 28, 1934.
D. Son Epifanio Flores was born in Terlingua, probably in 1935.
E. Son Juan Flores was born in Shafter April 21, 1936 and died there of bronchitis January 31, 1937. He is buried in Shafter.
F. Daughter Ambrosia Flores was born in 1938, probably in Shafter. She died of pneumonia in Shafter February 9, 1939 and is buried in Shafter.
G. Son Dickie Flores was born in Tempe, Arizona August 7, 1948. The family resided in Superior, Arizona at the time. He died in Tempe Hospital November 17, 1948 of acute enterocolitis and is buried in Superior.
A. Son Juan Flores was born June 24, 1931 in Terlingua. He was delivered by midwife Rosaria Mata. He died of gastro enteritis in Terlingua on June 10, 1932 and was buried in the Terlingua Cemetery the following day.
B. Daughter Agustina Flores was born in Terlingua August 28, 1932. She was delivered by midwife Rosaria Mata. She died in Terlingua October 19, 1933 and was buried there the following day.
C. Daughter Beatrice Flores was born in Terlingua July 28, 1934.
D. Son Epifanio Flores was born in Terlingua, probably in 1935.
E. Son Juan Flores was born in Shafter April 21, 1936 and died there of bronchitis January 31, 1937. He is buried in Shafter.
F. Daughter Ambrosia Flores was born in 1938, probably in Shafter. She died of pneumonia in Shafter February 9, 1939 and is buried in Shafter.
G. Son Dickie Flores was born in Tempe, Arizona August 7, 1948. The family resided in Superior, Arizona at the time. He died in Tempe Hospital November 17, 1948 of acute enterocolitis and is buried in Superior.
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6. Son Santiago Urquieta was born July 18, 1912 in Terlingua. By 1930 he was working for the Chisos Mining Co. and continued to do so until at least 1934. In July 1931, while working on a pipe line for Chisos Mining Co., he cut a finger and missed work for four days. He received half pay for the time missed. In 1940 Santiago and his family were in Shafter, where he was working as a miner in the silver mines. He eventually moved to Superior, Arizona where he died December 16, 1987. Santiago married Dolores “Lola” Vasquez September 26, 1931 in St. Agnes Church in Terlingua. Santiago and Dolores had five children:
A. Son Manuel Urquieta was born August 28, 1932 in Terlingua. In April 1940 he was living in Shafter with his parents. B. Daughter Teresa Urquieta was born in Texas circa 1935. In April 1940 she was living with her parents in Shafter. C. Son Jose Urquieta was born Marcy 15, 1937 in Study Butte. In April 1940 he was living with his parents in Shafter. D. Son Magdaleno Urquieta was born May 29, 1939 in Brewster County. In April 1940 he was living in Shafter with his parents. E. Son Inez Urquieta was born January 21, 1943 in Brewster County. |
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After the death of his first wife, Juan Urquieta married Mauricia Martinez in Terlingua on April 4, 1921. She was the daughter of Chon Martinez and Mauricia Vasquez. Juan and Mauricia continued to live in Terlingua until 1944, when they moved to Alpine. Their home in Alpine was on East Avenue F. Juan died in Alpine of bronchial pneumonia October 18, 1955. Mauricia died January 25, 1994 at the age of 104. Both are buried in Holy Angels Cemetery. Juan and Mauricia had nine children.
1. Daughter Maria Urquieta was born circa 1922 in Terlingua. In 1930 she was living with her parents in Terlingua and in 1941 she was working as a sales person at the Chisos Mining Company Store. She married Daniel Molinar in Terlingua on July 12, 1941. He was born June 20, 1920 in Terlingua, the son of Paz Molinar and Maria Burgess. For more information on the Molinar family, see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/antonio-molinar.html
 Maria Urquieta at age 18
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 Daniel and Maria in Alpine, 1945
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Daniel and Maria Wedding Party
From left to right: Benigna Molinar, Manuela Sanchez, Maria, Daniel, Manuela Valenzuela
From left to right: Benigna Molinar, Manuela Sanchez, Maria, Daniel, Manuela Valenzuela
Maria and Daniel had three children:
A. Daughter Elfidia Molinar was born in Brewster County February 13, 1944.
B. Daughter Elia Molinar was born in Brewster County January 13, 1946.
C. Son Daniel Molinar, Jr. was born in Brewster County December 11, 1947.
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2. Son Vicente Urquieta was born July 24, 1924 in Terlingua. He married Maria Elena “Mary Helen” Ramirez July 1, 1944 in Alpine. Her parents were Eustaquio Ramirez and Maria Lujan. By 1949 they were living in Odessa, where Vicente worked as a laborer on a construction crew. He died December 19, 1966 of hemorrhaging after accidently running his arm through a glass door. He is buried in the Odessa Cemetery. Elena was still living in Odessa in March 2012. |
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Vicente and Maria Elena had three children:
A. Israel Ramirez Urquieta was born June 30, 1946 in Brewster County. He died February 9, 2001 in Odessa. He married Teresa de Jesus Chavira and they had five children:
(1) Son Arlo Urquieta.
(2) Son Steven Urquieta was born in Odessa October 25, 1983. In October 2012 he was working for Sewell Ford.
(3) Son Alejandro Urquieta was born March 8, 1986 in Odessa. In October 2012 he was working for Verizon.
(4) Daughter Jacqualine Urquieta, twin of Jessica, was born May 11, 1988 in Odessa. In October 2012 she was working for the City of Odessa.
(5) Daughter Jessica Urquieta, twin of Jacqualine, was born May 11, 1988 in Odessa. In October 2012 she was a nurse.
B. Daughter Erlinda Urquieta was born August 10, 1953 in Kermit. She died in Medical Center Hospital, Odessa of septicemia on May 5, 1954 and is buried in the Odessa Cemetery.
C. Daughter Rosa Alba Theresa Urquieta was born July 7, 1955 in Odessa. She married Paul Nunez Garcia June 7, 1996 in Odessa and they had one child:
(1) Son Jesse Urquieta Garcia was born November 21, 1996 in Odessa.
3. Daughter Lucia Urquieta was born July 6, 1926 in Terlingua. In January 1994 she was living in Arizona. She married Richard Macias and they had five children:
A. Son Jimmy Urquieta Macias was born July 23, 1949 in Brewster County. In March 2012 he and his wife Debbie were living in Oracle, Arizona. They have two children:
(1) Son Jim Macias.
(2) Son Eric Macias.
B. Daughter Dorothy Macias has two children:
(1) Son Ramon Balboa was living in San Antonio in March 2012.
(2) Daughter Ana-Lisa Reyna was living in San Antonio in March 2012. She has one child:
a. Daughter Stevie Nikkole Train was living in San Antonio in March 2012.
C. Son Richard Macias was living in Tucson, Arizona in March 2012.
D. Daughter JoElda Macias was living in Apache Junction, Arizona in March 2012. She has one child:
(1) Daughter Cindy Macias.
E. Daughter JoAnn Macias.
4. Daughter Andrea M. Urquieta was born 27 Apr 1928 in Terlingua. She married Trinidad Gomez Villalba. In January 1994 she was living in Seminole. Andrea and Trinidad had four children:
A. Son Oswaldo Urquieta Villalba was born in Brewster County June 16, 1953.
B. Son Jaime Urquieta Villalba was born in Brewster County July 20, 1954.
C. Daughter Nelda Kathaline Villalba was born in Seminole July 23, 1956. She died of pneumonia in Alpine December 1, 1956 and is buried in Holy Angels Cemetery.
D. Daughter Nelda Kathaline Villalba was born in Brewster County August 23. 1957.
5. Daughter Catalina Urquieta was born May 1, 1930 in Terlingua. On 29 June, 1958 she married Angel Bermudez, son of Merced Bermudez and Telesfora Morales. In January 1994 she was living in Alpine.
6. Daughter Dolores Urquieta was born June 15, 1932 in Terlingua. She was delivered by midwife Rosaria Mata. She married Benjamin Luna Rivera, son of Pablo Rivera and Rebecca Luna. He was born September 16, 1935 in Alpine. Benjamin died in Seminole January 9, 1993. Dolores was living in Seminole in January 1994. They had four children. (See http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/alejandro-luna.html for details.)
A. Son Jimmy Urquieta Macias was born July 23, 1949 in Brewster County. In March 2012 he and his wife Debbie were living in Oracle, Arizona. They have two children:
(1) Son Jim Macias.
(2) Son Eric Macias.
B. Daughter Dorothy Macias has two children:
(1) Son Ramon Balboa was living in San Antonio in March 2012.
(2) Daughter Ana-Lisa Reyna was living in San Antonio in March 2012. She has one child:
a. Daughter Stevie Nikkole Train was living in San Antonio in March 2012.
C. Son Richard Macias was living in Tucson, Arizona in March 2012.
D. Daughter JoElda Macias was living in Apache Junction, Arizona in March 2012. She has one child:
(1) Daughter Cindy Macias.
E. Daughter JoAnn Macias.
4. Daughter Andrea M. Urquieta was born 27 Apr 1928 in Terlingua. She married Trinidad Gomez Villalba. In January 1994 she was living in Seminole. Andrea and Trinidad had four children:
A. Son Oswaldo Urquieta Villalba was born in Brewster County June 16, 1953.
B. Son Jaime Urquieta Villalba was born in Brewster County July 20, 1954.
C. Daughter Nelda Kathaline Villalba was born in Seminole July 23, 1956. She died of pneumonia in Alpine December 1, 1956 and is buried in Holy Angels Cemetery.
D. Daughter Nelda Kathaline Villalba was born in Brewster County August 23. 1957.
5. Daughter Catalina Urquieta was born May 1, 1930 in Terlingua. On 29 June, 1958 she married Angel Bermudez, son of Merced Bermudez and Telesfora Morales. In January 1994 she was living in Alpine.
6. Daughter Dolores Urquieta was born June 15, 1932 in Terlingua. She was delivered by midwife Rosaria Mata. She married Benjamin Luna Rivera, son of Pablo Rivera and Rebecca Luna. He was born September 16, 1935 in Alpine. Benjamin died in Seminole January 9, 1993. Dolores was living in Seminole in January 1994. They had four children. (See http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/alejandro-luna.html for details.)
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7. Son Flavio Urquieta was born October 5, 1937 in Terlingua. He died there the following day and is buried in the Terlingua Cemetery. |
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8. Daughter Hortencia Urquieta was born July 18, 1943in Brewster County. On July 11, 1970 she married Robert Rodriguez Cordova. He was born May 19, 1941 in Shafter, the son of Alfredo Cordova and Maria Rodriguez. Hortencia was living in Alpine in January 1994. She and Robert had five children:
A. Son Roberto Alfredo Cordova was born February 8, 1972 in Brewster County.
B. Daughter Toni Lynn Cordova was born January 8, 1973 in Brewster County.
C. Daughter Sara Gwen Cordova was born June 13, 1974 in Brewster County.
D. Son John Edward Cordova was born May 9. 1976 in Brewster County.
E. Daughter Rebecca Joy Cordova was born June 3, 1977 in Brewster County.
9. Son Hector Urquieta was born February 24, 1946 in Alpine. By January 1994 he had changed his name to Balderrama and was living in Alpine.
Sources:
1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 Brewster County census records.
Brewster County birth and marriage records.
Baptism records from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis, copies held by the Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Death records for Brewster, Ector, El Paso and Presidio Counties in Texas and Maricopa County in Arizona.
Mauricia Urquieta obituary, Alpine Avalanche, February 1994, obituary files, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Chisos Mining Co. records, Peter Koch Collection, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Wayne Cartledge Collection, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 Brewster County census records.
Brewster County birth and marriage records.
Baptism records from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis, copies held by the Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Death records for Brewster, Ector, El Paso and Presidio Counties in Texas and Maricopa County in Arizona.
Mauricia Urquieta obituary, Alpine Avalanche, February 1994, obituary files, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Chisos Mining Co. records, Peter Koch Collection, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Wayne Cartledge Collection, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
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