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Maria Theresa Urrea Chamberlin, 73, a lifelong Old Town resident, passed away March 9, 2005, after a brief illness. In death, as in life, she was surrounded by her large, loving family. Maria, a descendent of the Duran y Chavez family which founded Old Town in 1706, was the daughter of Francisco and Rosalia Duran Urrea. Maria was one of the original founders of Old Town as it is known today. Best known for her retail business, Sand and Sun, she and her husband, Don, developed Plazuela Sombra in Old Town. Maria is survived by her husband of 42 years, Don Chamberlin their son Steven and his wife, Susan, her brother Francisco Urrea Jr. and his wife Alberta, and her three sisters, Emelia (Millie) Santillanes and husband Vidal, Isabel Mondragon and husband Roberto, and Carmen Christian husband Gene. Maria is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Maria's life with a Memorial Mass to be held Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Neri Church in Old Town followed by interment of her cremated remains at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum at 1:00 p.m.
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