Jose Luis Biography

RAUL UREŅA


BORN: Born in Knox City (Knox) Texas on October 28, 1949

RESIDENCE:XXXX, Madera California 93637 (559-693-3324)

EARLY CHILDHOOD:Raul is the ___ of seven sons and one daughter born to Jose de Jesus Ureņa and Camila Valladares. He spent his early years in the Knox County area. In July 1965 the family packed up its belongings (and $6,500 in cash) in a 1957 GMC pickup truck (with a homemade camper) and a 1961 Pontiac and moved to California.

EDUCATION: Raul attended elemntary school in the O'Brien Independent School District while living in Texas. After moving to California, he attended High School in Madera high School, graduating in 19__.

MILITARY:Raul did not serve in the military.

CAREER: During his early years in Texas, Raul spent a lot of time working in the fields, hoeing and picking cotton, and whatever else might come up. In July 1965 his family moved to California, in search of greener pastures. First moving to San Jose for a short time and eventually to Madera where they bought a 20-acre vineyard. He was involved in growing and harvesting grapes with the family.

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MARRIAGE: Raul met ______in 1971 in xxx, California. He and

CHILDREN: Raul and have two children:

(2005]

Jose Luis | Juan Manuel | Ruben | Ramon Salvador | Ramon Salvador | Raul | Mary Lou | Javier