Karina Nicole Ureste of Fort Stockton passed away Monday, May 12, at the age of 18. She was born on October 3, 2006, in Fort Stockton, to Uriel & Duvelza Ureste.

Kari is survived by her parents; Uriel & Duvelza and her Siblings Jerik and Leianna. Grandparents Lily and Alvino Ureste of Fort Stockton, Jesus and Juanita Benavidez of Odessa, and numerous aunts and uncles.

Karina had the biggest heart, she could light up a room with her beautiful smile and personality. She was loved by many. She enjoyed spending time playing her flute with the Pride of Pantherland Band along with her friends.

Playing games with her cousins, making Tik-Toks with everyone that she could convince to make them with her and cruising down Dickinson St. in her white Camero.

She always loved talking to Ilyna about her nails and stealing her nail glue. She loved spending endless nights playing games and having her long talks with her sister the most, and taking care of Nini. She loved talking with her brother about her beautiful car and life itself. They meant the world to her by far. She loved her mom unconditionally but adored her Hero - her Dad!

She was excited to graduate from Fort Stockton High School with the Class Of 2025!

A visitation was held on Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Stockton. Funeral Services were held on Monday May 19, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Stockton.

We ask that, if possible, you could wear Karina’s favorite color pink and or Hello Kitty.

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