Jose Lorenzo Ulibarri

April 23, 1935 - November 30, 2020

Center resident Jose Lorenzo Ulibarri, 85, passed away early morning November 30, 2020 at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. Lorenzo, A hardworking, loving and exceptional man, came into the world on April 23, 1935 in Ensenada, New Mexico, the beloved son of Emma Valdez. Working most of his life in agriculture in the fields and farms, Lorenzo developed his love for nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching Western movies, and spending as much time as he could with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his daughters Marie (Benigno) Gardea, Joyce (Richard) Trujillo both of Center, CO; sons Patrick (Barbara) Ulibarri, Raymond (Marie) Ulibarri both of Center, CO; two granddaughters whom he raised as his own Desirae (Jaime) Hurtado and Daisee Castro;12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, sisters Olivia Lucero, Becky Lucero, Gloria Valdez all of Pueblo, CO; brothers Andrew (Dolores) Lucero of Denver, CO; Jesse Lucero of Pueblo, CO; Alex Lucero of Center, CO; companion of 15 years Alice Atencio. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife Margarita Ulibarri, mother Emma Lucero and one son Thomas Michael Ulibarri as well as several siblings. A private graveside service will be held. To leave online condolences please visit romerofuneralhomes.com. the arrangements have been entrusted to Romero Funeral Home of Monte Vista.