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URBAN -- Martin S. Urban, Sr., 70, of Sile, New Mexico, was called home by our heavenly Father on August 3, 2004, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Flora Urban; children, Marlin Johnston, Lorraine Urban, Elizabeth Urban, Rita and Curtis Urban, Martin Jr. and Sandra Urban, Victoria Urban and Wayne Dominguez, Loretta Urban and Max Flores, and David and Lorrieann Urban; 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; his brother, Manuel Urban and sister-in-law, Rosie; his sister, Josie and brother-in-law, Amundo Quintanilla; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., served in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who devoted his life to his family. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. His faith was glorious and his prayers powerful. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Nathan Minter, Aaron Urban, Ernest Urban, Christopher McCants, Daniel Lerma, and Marty Juliana. Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Urban, Wayne Dominguez, Walter Johnston, Michael Segura, Joe Gallegos and Max Flores. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2004, at the Santa Barbara Church in Sile, New Mexico. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, also at the Santa Barbara Church, with burial to follow at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Sile. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri August 06, 2004