Romualda Uribe, better known as Ruby or “Viejita” to her closest family and friends, aged 81, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on February 7, 1943, in Las Higueras, Rodeo Municipality, Durango. She was the daughter of Mr. Ramón Amaya and Mrs. Lorenza Arreola. She married Mr. Rafael Uribe Herrera on March 13, 1960. They remained together for 62 years. They had 10 children and raised their grandson Javier Uribe Jr. as their own son.
Ruby was known for being a cheerful, kind, helpful person with a very generous soul. She always adapted easily to any social circle and age. She was distinguished by her joking and affectionate nature, always attentive to the people she loved. She greatly enjoyed talking on the phone with her family and friends, and was always able to recognize the virtues of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never missed an opportunity to congratulate them on their birthdays and, sometimes, she was not ashamed to sing songs to them about the occasion. As a mother and grandmother, she was loving, but also scolding when the situation warranted it. Throughout her life, she cultivated a great number of friendships.
Ruby was a fervent follower of her faith. She devotedly attended Bethel Baptist Church, where she considered all its members to be part of her spiritual family. Her love for God and her dedication to prayer were a constant source of strength and guidance.
With unwavering strength, until the end of her days, she never gave up. She constantly fought to maintain an optimal state of health. Despite the multiple crises she went through, she never showed an attitude of defeat or victimhood. Her faith in God was an example of life for all those around her. It was that faith that kept her going until the last days of her life.
Ruby was always proud of the family that touched her. She knew they all loved her unconditionally, which made her feel stronger and supported.
Survived by:
Brother
Francisco Amaya of Durango, Mexico
Sisters
Elisa Amaya of Lajas, Mexico
Julia Amaya and her husband Martimiano Ramos of Las Morenas, Mexico
Children,
Jose Cruz Uribe of Rodeo Mexico
Rafael Uribe and his wife Guadalupe Orozco of Durango, Mexico
Javier Uribe and his wife Maria Uribe Zavala of Liberal, Kansas
Fernando Uribe and his wife Rosa Uribe of Liberal, Kansas
Alonso Uribe and his wife Isabel Uribe of Liberal, Kansas.
Daughters,
Leticia Uribe and her husband Salvador Canales of Rodeo, Mexico
Rocio Mondragon and her husband Magdaleno Mondragon of Liberal, Kansas
Socorro Uribe of Liberal, Kansas
Lupe Uribe of Aberlene, South Dakota
Alma Sobalvarro and her husband Gessler Sobalvarro of Dodge City, Kansas
26 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ramon Amaya and Lorenza Arreola. Her brother Domingo Amaya. Her husband Rafael Uribe and her grandson Javier Uribe Jr.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor/Reverend presiding.
An interment will follow at the Liberal Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to Uribe Memorial Fund in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com
