Obituary for Benny Anthony Urrata Benny Anthony Urrata passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Carey Urrata. Loving father of Pam Ekman, Dawn Urrata, George “Buddy” Urrata and Carey Urrata. Father-in-law to Larry Ekman, Dee Urrata, and Danielle Urrata. Son of the late Arthemise “Arty” Ann Ziegler Urrata and Fidelfo “Dave” Urrata. Brother of Cirino Urrata, Henry Urrata and the late Grace Gambino. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Benny was a US Navy Veteran, a retired employee of Illinois Central Railroad retiring in 1999 with forty years of commendable service. He was a member of American Legion Post16. Thank you Daddy for your love, sacrifice and guiding principles that assisted us in building our own successful lives. You lived by your codebook, a man of strength who faced any challenge directly with the will to overcome. You taught us this power and we are forever grateful. We will always pray for your peace in the cradle of God. Thank you Dwayne Payne for being with us till the end. You are a true friend. Our family invites you to attend the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Wednesday beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Holmes Cemetery. Flowers are not requested, knowing you, having your love and support is our greatest joy during our loss. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Benny Anthony Urrata please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 29. 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2260 W 21st Ave Covington, LA, US, 70433 ejf@ejfielding.net,eileen@ejfielding.net www.ejfieldingfh.com/ Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Benny’s Visitation begins. Funeral Mass © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 29. 02:00 PM E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2260 W 21st Ave Covington, LA, US, 70433 ejf@ejfielding.net,eileen@ejfielding.net www.ejfieldingfh.com/ Order Flowers for the Funeral Mass Guaranteed delivery before Benny’s Funeral Mass begins. Cemetery Details Holmes Cemetery a/k/a Herrin Cemetery Fay Parker Rd and Boyd Davis Rd Talisheek, LA, © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Benny Anthony Urrata July 31 1937 August 24 2018.
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Death notice for the town of: Covington, state: Louisiana