Ana Maria

Urbina

In Loving Memory of Ana Maria Osoria Urbina

Ana Maria Osoria Urbina, a woman of extraordinary strength, faith, and deep devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at her home in Hollister, California, surrounded by the love of her family and dear friends. She was 96 years old.

Ana Maria was born on October 7, 1929, in the small town of General Cepeda, Coahuila, Mexico, to Luis Osoria and María de Jesús Contreras. As the eldest of two siblings, she was raised with humble beginnings that shaped the resilience, perseverance, and strong work ethic that defined her remarkable life.

In 1946, she married the love of her life, Esteban Urbina. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, sacrifice, hard work, and unconditional love for their family. In 1955, seeking greater opportunities and a brighter future for their children, Esteban immigrated to the United States through the Bracero Program while Ana Maria remained in Mexico caring for their seven young daughters. Though separated by distance, they remained united in purpose, sacrificing greatly to provide their family with opportunities they themselves never had.

After years of separation and sacrifice, the family was reunited in 1962 when She joined Esteban in Hollister, California, where they planted deep roots and welcomed three more children. Over the next six decades, she worked tirelessly alongside her husband at the Tri Vally Growers cannery, all while raising their children. They became deeply involved and devoted members in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church community, cultivating meaningful lifelong friendships.

In 2000, Ana Maria proudly became a United States citizen, a milestone she treasured immensely. She also took great pride and joy in witnessing her five daughters graduate from distinguished universities, including Santa Clara University, San José State University, and the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as witnessing her son's honorable service in the United States Marine Corps during the Persian Gulf War.

Ana Maria endured sorrows no parent should ever have to bear, including the loss of her beloved children, Esteban Jr., Lucia Urbina Llamas, Teresa Urbina, and Rosalba Urbina. Each loss left an immeasurable void in her heart, yet she carried her grief with remarkable strength, resolute faith. Despite these profound losses, and the passing of her beloved husband, of 78 years, Esteban, she remained devoted to keeping her family united.  Her resilience was a powerful testament to a mother's love.

Ana Maria's home became the heart of countless treasured memories. It was always filled with generations of family, shared stories, and joyful laughter during birthdays, holidays, and everyday gatherings. Cooking was one of the many ways she expressed her love. Her famous handmade flour tortillas, fresh off the comal, became a treasured family tradition, with grandchildren eagerly waiting nearby to enjoy them. She found joy in feeding others and never let family or visitors leave without giving them extra food to take home, a true reflection of her generous and selfless nature.

Whether offering a warm meal, thoughtful advice, a quiet prayer, or a tender blessing marked with the sign of the cross on a loved one's forehead, she made everyone feel welcomed and cared for. Above all else, she was the heart and soul of her family, a beloved matriarch.

Ana Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Luis Osoria and María de Jesús Contreras; her beloved husband, Esteban Urbina; her son, Esteban Urbina Jr.; and her daughters, Lucia Urbina Llamas, Teresa Urbina, and Rosalba Urbina.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Yolanda (John) Benavides, Ana (Sergio) Trujillo, Frances Urbina, Elena (Tom) Urbina Burke, Sandra Urbina, and Cindy (Salvador) Moreno; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the many friends, relatives, caregivers, and healthcare providers who cared for Ana Maria with kindness, compassion, and love throughout her life. Her legacy of strength, generous spirit and unconditional love will forever guide the generations she so tenderly nurtured as well as the countless other lives she touched.

Ana Maria will be deeply missed, forever cherished, and lovingly remembered.

May she rest in eternal peace.