Ignacio Urguize Benitez
February 7, 1938
March 25, 2023
Ignacio Urguiza Benitez of Belton passed away at his home at the age of 85 on March 25, 2023.
He was born on February 7, 1938 in Rincon del Guayabal, Mexico to Amado Urquiza and Maria Benitez.
He was a lifelong rancher and farmer.
He is survived by his wife Maria Valentina Martinez. He is survived by his three sons, Carlos Urquiza, T. Hemeregildo and Raunel, his five daughters; Graciela, Teresa, Imelda, Ernestina Maria de Jesus and Maria de los Angeles, all of Salado, 35 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Services were held March 29 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Salado with Father Amado officiating. Rosary was March 28 at Dossman Funeral Home.
He is buried at Rest Haven Cemetery in Belton.