Elias (Lee) Marquez Ulibarri Obituary (1925 - 2011)

“Uncle Lee”Elias (Lee) Marquez Ulibarri passed away April 4, 2011. Dad was born March 1, 1927 in Montrose, Colorado to Eleuterio Ulibarri and Maria Epimenia Garcia Ulibarri. Married Beatrice Trujillo November 12, 1947. They were blessed with six children: Mariquita Miller (Lee), Montgomery Ulibarri, Camelia Parry (Chad), Kerwin Ulibarri (Renee), Caroll Mackay (Dom), Jon Ulibarri (Mindy); 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Dad admired and respected Mom. He often said he could not have picked a better mother for his children. He later married the love of his life, Shirley Holmberg Ulibarri.Dad loved his brothers and sisters and their families. He is survived by one sister, Ellen Rocha (Armando) and one brother, Eleuterio Ulibarri, Jr., and many nieces and nephews. Dad is also survived by his adoring, loyal, precious little dog, Peaches.He was a longstanding member of the Iron Workers Local Union 27 where he later retired. He loved to dance, golf, bowl, watch old westerns and listen to “his” music and enjoyed his trips to Wendover. Dad had many, many friends who he loved and enjoyed spending time with. He was fondly referred to as “Uncle Lee” by many.Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; son, Montgomery; granddaughter, Elle; parents; brothers, Emilio, Elloyd, Ernesto and Edward; and sisters, Erminda and Elsie.Dad, thank you for the color you added to our lives, for your support and endless and unconditional love. We love you and will miss you dearly.The family would like to thank Dad’s longtime physician, Dr. Steven S. Aslami, for his care and support. We would also like to thank the tremendous staff at Care Source Hospice Center for their kind and compassionate care.Funeral services will be Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, with a viewing from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Also at the mortuary, a Rosary will be held Friday evening from 6:30-7:00 p.m. with a viewing to follow from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens.