Cuca Uranga McLaughlin

Cuca 'Ruth' McLaughlin was Nonny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her life was always about supporting family and friends. She loved reading, singing, music, musicals, comedy, and animals. Nonny was very quick witted, and focused on enjoying her life. Family was always first for her. She would light up whenever her children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren would visit.

Cuca was the eldest of nine children, born November 7, 1932 in El Paso, Texas to her Parents, Javier Uranga and Refugio (Salazar) Uranga. Her family moved to East Los Angeles when she was young, and she grew up attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic school. Cuca also attended Sacred Heart of Jesus High school, and the University of San Francisco. After spending time in a convent and before taking her final vows, she decided to marry and raise a family. Cuca passed peacefully in her home in Beaumont, CA on November 11, 2015. She had just turned 83.

She is survived by her children and their spouses: Michael and Sandy McLaughlin of Springfield, OR, Laurie and Mark Tate of Laguna Woods, CA, Brian and Shelly McLaughlin of Beaumont, CA, and David and Teresa McLaughlin of Rowland Heights, CA. Nonny had 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by all eight of her siblings and their spouses.

Arrangements under the direction of Queen of Heaven Mortuary, Rowland Heights, CA. All of her services will be held on the mortuary premises. Her viewing will be Sunday, 11/22 from 4-8pm, with a Rosary at 6:30pm. Her funeral will be Monday, 11/23 at 10:30am. There will be a Celebration of Life, following the funeral Monday. Everyone attending the funeral is welcome to join us at David and Teresa's home.