Ernesto (Neto) Miranda Urbina 75, of Tucson, AZ passed away on November 26, 2022, surrounded by his family at the Veterans Home Tucson. Neto was born on April 6, 1947, alongside his identical twin brother Juan, in Silver City, NM.

Neto is survived by his loving wife, Anna Yrigolla Urbina, his siblings Juan (Alva) Urbina, Emma (Manuel) Flores, and Lucy (Albert) Piña; his children Ernesto (Emily) Urbina, Jr., Tina (Darren) Urbina Gargus, David (Melissa Saenz) Urbina, Tom (Jennifer) Urbina, and Patricia Teran; his grandchildren Anthony Hindley-Urbina, Daniel Hindley-Urbina, Ernesto Quezada Urbina, Crista Quezada Urbina, Cameron Gargus, Brendan Gargus, Rey David Urbina, Donicia Carmelo, Dominic Urbina, D'Angelo Urbina, Danzo Urbina, Idalis Urbina, Tomas Urbina, Cruz Urbina, Stella Urbina, great-grandchildren Ilani and Galalaya, and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesus Jose and Manuela Urbina, brothers Jesus Urbina, Lorenzo Urbina, Manuel Urbina, Ralph Urbina, Tony Urbina, and sister Anna Urbina.

Neto graduated from Pueblo High School in 1966 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and is a Vietnam Veteran. He was a loving husband, father, brother, Tata, Tio, and friend. He loved our country and will always be remembered for his compassion, patriotism, and willingness to help anyone in need. His humor and kindness will be dearly missed, and he will forever remain in our hearts.

A reception for family and friends to celebrate Neto's life will be held at 1:00 pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.), 1530 N. Stone Avenue, 85705.