Orlando Ulibarri

Orlando Ulibarri Sr., age 85, passed away on September 24, 2015 in Farwell, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at Steed Todd Chapel on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 10:00AM.

Orlando was born on May 13, 1930 in Colonias, New Mexico to Manuel and Beneranda Ulibarri. He attended school in Santa Rosa. He worked as a rancher, BNSF Railroad and retired from the City of Clovis as a heavy equipment operator. Orlando loved the Lord and having his family around all the time. He was quick to help anyone in need, loved to share the gospel with his children, grandchildren and anyone who would listen.

Orlando is survived by his son Orlando Ulibarri Jr. and wife (Margaret) of Clovis, NM daughter Gloria Rodarte and husband (James) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and daughter Dorothy Ulibarri and fiancé (Anthony) of Albuquerque, NM, a sister Josephine Quintana (Albert) of Roswell, two brothers Alex Ulibarri (Josie) of Santa Rosa, NM and George Ulibarri (Josie) of Colonias, NM. He was "Granpo" to Stephanie Moncayo, Erika Kearns and husband Cody, Alex Ulibarri and wife Janette, Alyssa Moncayo, Devin Winn, Jordan Chavez and Jazlynn Ulibarri. He was "Lito" to 8 great grandchildren Joshua, Noel, Noah; Carter, Isaiah, Brayden, Kamdyn and Urijah.

Orlando is preceded in death by his wife Marcella Ulibarri, his two sisters Carlotta Elliott and Lucille Padilla, a brother Manuel Ulibarri and an infant.

Arrangements are under the personal care of the professionals at Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico (575) 763-5541.

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