Oscar Nicholas Muro
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Oscar Nicholas Muro

  • February 5, 2012
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“Grace, Larry and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, I met Oscar a few times and he was such a fun loving man. I feel so blessed to have met him...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Mary Nigma - Belleville, IL

“Dear Tia Mary and Family, I thank you for giving me an opportunity to visit one last time with my Tio Oscar. I will forever keep that moment in my...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Gilbert and Martha Pena - Cypress, TX

“My late husband, John LeRouge Martinez, and I were happy to have known Oscar. He was a good friend and we always enjoyed times spent with him and...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Carolyn Martinez - Las Cruces, NM

“Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. My hudband Edward Urias worked with Oscar Jr. at Ponderosa Products for many years. He was a very dear...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Edward and Sandra Urias - NM

“May the loss of Oscar be lessened by the realization that he is now with his father in heaven. May God be with you in this time of grief and sorrow...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Laurie Loving - Albuquerque, NM

“I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Muro at Kirtland Air Force Base Post Office where I work. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for me...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Ron Chavez - Albuquerque, NM

“My grandfather was such an amazing person. His compassion, sense of humor, and wisdom will be missed. He has taught me so much about life and has...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Anna Shaw - Grand Prairie, TX

“Oscar will be missed by all that had the honor of knowing him. One of the memories that comes to me is when Oscar and Mary came to Ky to meet Larry's...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Kathy Neighbors - Morgantown, KY

“I had thepleasure of meeting Mr. Oscar Muro about 30 years ago. When I met him he had a smile on his face and the last time I saw him he had that...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Mike Norton - Indianapolis, IN

“My Grandfather was the most amazing man I have ever know. So giving, loving and always willing to lend a hand. He was there for me whenever I...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Athena Muro - Granddaughter

“I will be ever so grateful for all the things he did for my brothers and I. God Bless his soul. rPzj3 ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Sylvanna Esparza Villalobos - TX

“It was an honor to have known Oscar, it will be missed by his family and friend. The memories that he left will be mean so much for years to come....Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: sandy bratcher - morgantown, KY

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies we want express to you our deepest condolences. ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Joel Chavez - Albuquerque, NM


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MURO, OSCAR NICHOLAS
1925 – 2012. He was born in El Paso, Texas to parents, Espiridion and Maria Muro. He joined the Navy in August of 1943. As a proud member of the SEABEES and he traveled on board the USS Saratoga to Johnston Island in the South Pacific. As a SEABEE, he gained the skills that shaped his life. He began his civilian career as a painter; his ambitions lead him to Albuquerque, where he served as a Veterans Service Officer for the State of New Mexico. His passion to assist those in need lead to his involvement as a life member in the American Legion as Commander of Post 99 in Albuquerque. He also served in the D.A.V., V.F.W. and as State Commander of AMVETS. His love for his children was a testament to his life. He truly lived the American dream. His passions included family, travel, community service and fishing. He loved taking his grandchildren on adventures and connecting with friends and family. Oscar is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Maria Moreno Muro; children, Rose and Duke Thornton of Albuquerque, Irene and Henry Sutton of Ruidoso, Grace and Larry Gaskey of Dallas, TX, Annette Day of San Antonio, TX, Oscar J. Muro, of Irvine, CA and Eddie and Stephanie Muro of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; brother, Alfonso Muro; and sisters, Lola Salazar and Gloria Groves. Oscar was preceded in death by one infant son, Oscar Muro Jr.; one daughter, Delia Muro Witten; four brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at French Lomas Chapel, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee. Interment with full military honors will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM on Monday, February 13, 2012.