Memo is survived by his wife, Angelina “Angie” Arlia; mother, Rosa Leticia; sisters, Roxana and Liliana; daughter, Miranda; numerous family members and his mischievous, faithful dog, Winnie.
Memo attended elementary, Plutarca Elias Calles, middle school, 94 Giuseppe Garibaldi and high school, Mixcoac Polanco in Mexico, making friends that he kept throughout his life. His beloved grandfather encouraged Memo to run and that became his passion.
He attended Central Oregon Community College to run. While there, he met his dear coach, who he followed to Boise State University (BSU). He ran Cross Country at BSU - the 10K was his specialty. He earned two NCAA All-American awards in 1996. He was inducted into the BSU Hall of Fame in 2005 Surrounded by other runners from the United States and around the world, Memo formed deep bonds with a clan of Irish runners, and he lived in Ireland for a wee bit.
Thereafter he returned to Mexico and taught English and Spanish. Given his language skills, helpful nature, and positive attitude, he worked for Club Med at the front desk at a few locations. In 2001, while working at the Cancun location, he met his wife.
After leaving Club Med, he worked at a travel agency in Mexico. In 2005 he moved to New York to be with Angie. He helped with the family business and was told he would learn to make wine. In 2012 he and Angie celebrated the birth of their daughter, Miranda, who was his adoration. He raised her – picking her up after school and often grabbing a snack together at local establishments on the way home.
Having travelled to many places alone and with his wife, he decided to become a travel advisor. When the travel industry halted during the pandemic, he often stood outside their building greeting people - encouraging community at a 6-foot distance. He enjoyed getting to know people and finding out their stories. Engaged by a close friend, Memo and Angie, started to coach their daughter and other girls through Girls on the Run at their daughter’s elementary school, PS 87 William T. Sherman in Manhattan. Even after Miranda entered middle school, Memo continued mentoring with Girls on the Run. He was a dedicated and beloved coach.
Memo loved bright colors, flowers, palm trees and Hawaiian floral shirts. He often wore shorts, even in cold weather, paired with bright sneakers. He loved saying ‘good morning’ to strangers and friends alike. He believed the world needed more kindness and warmth and he exuded it every day. He was quick with a joke or a story. He was a selfless man whose passing left an unfillable gap in the hearts of many.
A funeral mass will take place at 10 a.m. on April 19th at Blessed Sacrament Church, 157 west 71st street in Manhattan.
Live stream information of the funeral mass is available through this link: https://www.legacycelebrated.com/jose-guillermo-uribe/
In lieu of flowers, although he enjoyed them, Memo would have loved for people to donate in his name to two organizations that were very close to his heart.
Girls on the Run:
https://www.gotrnyc.org/giving/MemoUribeFund
Hearts and Bones Rescue:
Donate — Hearts & Bones Rescue - please indicate that the donation is in memory of Memo Uribe
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