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Olga Urrutia Obituary

Olga Mercedes Urrutia CHARLESTON - Olga Mercedes Urrutia, 90, of Charleston, died December 8, 2014. Born in Catano, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Nils and Mercedes Gustafson. Olga was raised in New York and worked for the Federal Reserve and as a seamstress. Her most important job was raising her family. She will be remembered as a dedicated and giving mother and friend. Along with her parents, Olga is preceded in death by her husband, Mario Urrutia; son, Richard Urrutia; and daughter, Gerardine Urrutia Mangum. She is survived by four sons: Ronald Urrutia (Lee) of NC; Mario Urrutia of FL; Francis Urrutia of MD and John Urrutia (Christy) of GA; four daughters: Linda Olds (Johnny) of GA; Maria Courtney (Willie) of SC; Ann Eileen Urrutia (Jennifer) of SC; Irene Patrick (Jacob) of SC; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 12, 2014, from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home West Ashley Chapel. A funeral service will be held at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 11:00am, with Pastor Ryan Lyles officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, 843-722-8371. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2014.

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Eileen

December 5, 2024

Miss you, mom love you

Jenn Dempsey

December 3, 2024

Love and miss you Ogie

Eileen

December 8, 2022

We miss you everyday

Eileen Urrutia

December 4, 2019

Cynthia Dempsey

December 3, 2019

Thinking of the Urrutia family , hugs and kisses

Eileen Urrutia

December 3, 2019

Love you mom! Miss you so much

Jenn Dempsey

December 9, 2016

Oh Momma Ogie~
I'm always thinking about you and remember the good times that we had. I love you so much and I'm so thankful for your wonderful family you created. I am so blessed to be part of your family. I know you're resting easy and in the company of your sister Ana....Love you love you so much, in my little voice that I used to talk to you in. ❤ Love, Jenna

Eileen Urrutia

April 19, 2016

Mama you got you baby sister 3days ago! We miss you but I know you are joyous with your whole family of gustufsons.. We love you mama sisters for life OG'ANA

Eileen Urrutia

December 12, 2015

Mom, One year ago today we said our final goodbye to you. But every morning I am positive we all say hello to you.❤ Christmas without you is very hard to get used to. I don't even remember last Christmas. I love you so much mama until we meet again save a spot for me I love you

Jenn Dempsey

December 10, 2015

Momma.... I know your resting peacefully but we miss your smiling face and wonderful heart. Love you so much. I still find myself looking for your special goodies at the store❤. I'm so thankful for the family you created and the joy I have being able to share my life with them. Hugs and kisses(in my special voice to you) I love you so much

Eileen Urrutia

December 7, 2015

I'm not alone when I think of you
I'm not alone when I miss you
I know I'm not alone when I remember how hard it was for you to breathe

I'm not alone when I still see your face
I'm not alone when I still feel your love
I know I'm not alone when I remember the pain you were in

I'm not alone when I remember how special your love felt
I'm not alone when I remember how special your smile was
I know I'm not alone when I feel guilty cause I still want you here

LI'm not alone when I think of you every day
I'm not alone when I miss you in every way
And I know I'm not alone because..
you gave me the best family in the world because you gave me
everything....
Love you mom miss you

Eileen Urrutia

September 20, 2015

❤❤

Eileen Urrutia

May 10, 2015

My sweet momma❤ My heart aches everyday that I can't physically hug you. This is our first Mother's Day without you although our hearts remain heavy we know you would not want us sad! We also know you sent that lady to us yesterday to give us that hug from you❤❤. You have and always will remain the biggest part of me. I love you
Happy Mothers Day

Kathy Flaherty

December 16, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I know she was a wonderful, special lady because she gave the beautiful spirit of Eileen to the world. Please know that her spirit lives on in you, Eileen, and she has a hand in all those lives that you touch - which is many!

Mark Hockensmith

December 12, 2014

What a great women,loved her kids to no end.. will be misswd dearly.

Jenn Dempsey

December 10, 2014

Sweet, loving Momma Ogie.... I will miss your smiling face so much ! Thank you for your beautiful and loving family and accepting me into your family since day 1. I love you with all my heart and I know you are at peace flying with the Angels. I'm so thankful to have Eileen in my life and once again I thank you , she is my heart and soul. I will cherish the times we had together forever????
Love Always, Jenna

melissa robertson

December 10, 2014

Rest Peacefully Olga <3

melissa robertson

December 10, 2014

Sending my love to the entire family,thinking of you all at this difficult time,Heaven gained a Beautiful Angel...Love always,The Robertson Family

Kindra Souther

December 10, 2014

My condolences to the Urrutia family. She was a wonderful woman who raised an amazing family. I know she will be tremendously missed but heaven has gained an angel. Much love to all the Urrutia family during this time.

December 10, 2014

Eileen, Jennifer and family, my sincere condolences to all of you, your mom left you with beautiful memories to cherish, a beautiful person within herself, God Bless all of you, Sincerely, Cindy Dempsey

James Parham

December 10, 2014

Condolences to all in the Urrutia family. I am glad to have known Miss Olga. The fun times in Maryland listening to her and especially enjoying her excellent cooking will never be forgotten. Her Calamari with black beans and rice would be my favorite! She also gave me her recipe for Picadillo which I still have to this day. A beautiful lady who will be missed by all who knew her.

James

Eileen Urrutia

December 10, 2014

The sweetest most beautiful mother in this world!! My heart aches that I can not see your face but I know you are now dancing!! You gave us so much I hope throughout my life I can just make you proud. I know you will always be watching over us. I will miss you forever and live so that I may be worthy to see you again in heaven. Dance momma dance????

December 10, 2014

Jessica & family, our sincerest condolences are extended to each of you during this great loss of your grandmother. You spoke of her often, continue to keep your fond memories close at heart. Sincerely, Edna & Kelvin Williams

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