Robert Jose Ulibarri

Robert J Ulibarri, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born in Terrero, New Mexico on May 10th, 1933. He grew up in El Pueblo, New Mexico at his childhood home known as “The Ranch.”

He graduated from Robertson High School in Las Vegas, New Mexico and attended New Mexico Highlands University. He served his country in both the Army and the Air Force prior to an extensive career as a Food Processing Inspector working for the Department of Agriculture. He was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He was married to his wife MaryGrace Ulibarri for almost 50 years. He loved music and he always had a tune in his heart as he would walk around whistling. He taught himself how to play the piano and guitar. Gardening was also a passion of his and he always enjoyed taking care of his plants. He loved spending time at The Ranch where he enjoyed raising cattle and teaching his sons the ropes of the ranching life, which is his legacy.

He is preceded in death by his wife, MaryGrace Ulibarri and his son Patrick Owen Ulibarri. He is also preceded in death by his parents Candelario and Lucinda Ulibarri and his eight brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his oldest son Bob and his wife Denise and their sons Matthew and Christopher; his daughter Ramona; and his youngest son Michael and his wife Missy and their son Nico.

A rosary and memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Our Lady of Annunciation church at 10:00 am. He will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Friday, August 8, 2025.

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