Gilbert Jasper Atencio

Gilbert Jasper Atencio was born on November 20, 1938 in Alamosa, Colorado to Jasper and Mary Atencio. Gilbert married Criselda Sanchez in 1984 and lived in San Luis, CO. He entered eternal life surrounded by loved ones on November 05, 2023 at the age of 84. He is preceded in death with his parents, Jasper and Mary Atencio; siblings, Rudy (Lina) Atencio, Joe (Connie) Atencio, Mae (Gordy) Valdez, Reggie Atencio, Nick Atencio, Joan (Danny) Fueston, Lewis “Arnold” Atencio; Urban Atencio, sister-in-law Sylvia Atencio, brother-in-laws Jesse Martinez, Alex Marquez, Levi Sanchez, Wilfred Sanchez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Criselda Atencio and his fur baby Chuco; 6 daughters from Precilla Atencio whom is deceased, Kathryn (Ken) Sandoval, Annette (Brent) Housley, Josephine Hernandez (Jeff Hard), Sandra (Steve) Atencio-Schlegel, Marsha (Arturo) DeLaRosa, Mary (Aaron) Ybarra. Sibling, Eloy Atencio; sister-in-laws Celsa Atencio, Bernadette Atencio, Wilma Atencio; Delma Martinez, Veronica Marquez, Susie Martinez, Alva (George) Montano, Neomi Sanchez; brother-in-laws Leroy (Lorraine) Marquez, Larry Sanchez; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and primos. Gilbert honorably served for 4 years in the U.S. Marines Corps and was proud of his service. He was also a member of the American Legion and VFW. Gilbert and Criselda loved to dance and sing. Gilbert’s favorite song was ‘Wasted days and wasted nights’ by Freddy Fender. Elvis was his favorite artist. He loved to play his harmonica and serenade his children and grandchildren. Gilbert loved Chuco. Chuco sure loved Gilbert and would not leave his side. He was a crazy, funny man. Gilbert was very strong in his faith, he loved God, loved his family and people. He wore his heart on his sleeve, prayed a rosary for anybody that needed it. He was the kindest, loving man you’ll ever meet. If there was anything you needed, if he had it, he would give it right then and there. He was a man of integrity, encouraged others in their faith. He will be missed dearly. Viewing, rosary, Funeral Mass, reception will be held at Sangre De Cristo Parish in San Luis, CO on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Viewing, rosary 9:00 AM –10:00 AM; Funeral Mass 10:00 AM; Interment will be held at the Chama Cemetery. reception to follow after the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gilbert’s honor to Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.To leave online condolences please visit; romerofuneralhomes.com. The care of arrangements have been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Alamosa

Gilbert Jasper Atencio

November 20, 1938 - November 5, 2023