Javier Uribe Jr., known affectionately as Javis, 26, died Monday, June 24, 2024 in Santa Rosa, N.M.
He was born Sept. 23, 1997 to Javier Uribe Amaya and Francisca (Teran) Aguilar. He was brought up by his paternal grandparents, Rafael Uribe Herrera and Romualda Amaya Arreola.
He graduated from Liberal High School in 2016. He attended K-State University and worked for RES Cable Spicer.
He was recognized for his infectious smile and remembered for being affectionate, sociable, helpful, supportive, generous, charismatic, and yes, even stubborn by those who knew him best. His deep love for animals was evident in his close bond with his canine companions, Roko and Hank.
He is survived by his parents; girlfriend, Myella Fonseca; siblings: Ivan Uribe, Lubbock, Texas, Carlos Uribe, North Carolina, Uriel Rodriguez, and his wife, Angelita Herrera Perez, Liberal, Mario Santiago Zavala and wife, Bernice Santiago, Liberal, Cynthia Uribe and husband Ananeas Avila, and Vanesa Rodriguez and her husband, Juan Rodriguez; and paternal grandmother, Romualda Amaya.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Rafael Uribe Herrera.
o Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel in Liberal, with Pastor Marcelino Miranda presiding.
Burial will follow at the Liberal City Cemetery in Liberal.
Friends may call from 12 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Hornung Family Funeral Home at 1212 W 2nd Street in Liberal.
Condolences may be left at www.hornungfuneralhome.com.
