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Herminio R. Ulibarri passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Albuquerque New Mexico after a long, courageous and dignified battle with Cancer. He was born April 25, 1930 in Reserve, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents: Delfino and Prajedes Ulibarri; his brothers: Ramon (KIA WWII), Carlos, Daniel, and Gilbert Ulibarri; and his sisters: Eliza R. Martinez, Amalia Stamper, Belen Allred, and Verna Johnson, and his son Charles R. Ulibarri (Eugene, Oregon). He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years Theodora R. Ulibarri; sons: Mstr. Sgt. Christopher G. Ulibarri, USAF Retired, and wife Debbie (Abilene, TX); Anthony R. Ulibarri (Rogers, AR); and Ernest J. Ulibarri and wife Sharon (Albuquerque, NM). He had seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Manuel A. Ulibarri (Portland, OR) and Mayo R. Ulibarri (Albuquerque, NM), and sisters: Vivian L. Aragon, Flora Opel, (Albuquerque, NM), and Dolores R. Serna (Bosque Farms, NM); and cousins, nieces, and nephews. Herminio retired from the City of Albuquerque in 1993. He was a Master Carpenter, a Millwright, and a NM State Surveyor. He was a Luthier of Fhermin Guitars in the early 1970's. He was a jeweler and an artist/painter. He served in the USAF WWII and later volunteered for many years in the Civil Air Patrol. He loved America! He also enjoyed playing the guitar and loved his fellow musicians and friends. He always helped others and was generous with his time and talents. He was called "Uncle Minio" by his nephews and nieces and was named "PAPA" by his grandson Gabriel. He loved his family and was proud of his sons and his grandchildren for their talents and musical abilities and other achievements. He was a member of the ABQ Aristocrat Caravaners RV Club. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8130 Sage Rd. SW. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Services will be conducted at 11a.m. Internment to follow at The Sunset Memorial Park located on Edith and Menaul NE. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW, 247-4124
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