William Terry Ulibarri

1949-2021 Via Con Dios my love, my Terry, Our dearest husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, Terry Ulibarri, (William Terry), was called home on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Jesus extended his hand and Terry was ready to take it! Terry was 71 years young! He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He especially loved family vacations. He was intelligent, loving, and kind. He was most helpful to anyone who needed help or guidance. Terry was an extraordinary loving husband. He and Vicky, had just celebrated 50 years of marriage. His two daughters, Angela and Alicia were his true pride and joy, amazing, smart, beautiful and wonderful gifts from Heaven. He loved them and was so proud of them and their accomplishments. Upon the marriage of his girls, he gained two sons, who he loved. Now he had boys to golf with, share hunting, fishing, share home brewed beer, and all the other “guy” stuff with. Next came the grandkids which were the epitome of extreme love for Grandpa Terry. He loved every moment with his grandkids. You were his true Joy: JonMykel, AnaGrace, Abran, Ezekiel, and new baby Garcia, due in August. Oh, how happy and excited grandpa was, to have a new grandbaby on the way. Terry was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Eustaquio Ulibarri and Trindad Cordova Ulibarri; maternal grandparents, Fernandez Olguin and Dolores Olguin; his parents, Abelicio G. Ulibarri and LeoNila Olguin Ulibarri; and his brother, Ralph J. Ulibarri. Also preceded in death by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Terry is survived by his best friend, love of his life and partner in all his ventures and adventures, Vicky Aragon Ulibarri; two amazing daughters and exceptional sons-in-law, Angela Ulibarri Garcia (Kenny), Alicia Ulibarri Garcia (Christopher). Next, the apples of his eyes! The grandkids, JonMykel, AnaGrace, Abran, Ezekiel, and new baby Garcia, on the way! Also survived by his sister-in-law (sister) Maxine Gallegos Ulibarri; brother and sister -in-law, Robert and Yvonne Aragon; sister in law, Gloria Aragon. Special nieces and nephew,: Ralph Ulibarri, Jr., Mike (Erin)Ulibarri and family, Julie and Olivia, Ulibarri Kelleher, Joshua, Alexandra, Jackson, Roslyn Aragon, Jamiee Lynn (Darren) Ganzhorn, Lisa Gallegos and family, and Cindy Gallegos and family. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles who he loved and honored, Gertrude Olguin Locey, Eva Ulibarri Carrillo, Priscilla Ulibarri Otero, Charlotte Ulibarri Torres, and Richard Ulibarri. (and Marie Ulibarri Silva) Terry was very community- oriented, He was a great student and became a talented teacher, then jumped into Educational Administration throughout his adult career. He was curious and ambitious. He had no fears and took risks; never foolish, yet, he knew no obstacles. The Lord and Savior was always his guide. He prayed before every decision. His educational journey began at St. Mary’s School, Belen, attended and graduated from Belen Junior and BHS. He started his career early, graduated from WNMU in just three years. Terry acquired three Educational Administration degrees, BA from WNMU, MA and EDS from UNM. He taught math at Daniel Fernandez Mid School in Los Lunas, just a short five years, then entered SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION and remained in that role the rest of his career. He served as School Principal at: Dennis Chavez Elem (Belen), Central Elem, Rio Grande Elem, Peralta Elem, Bosque Farms Elem, and the “Original” Valencia Elem (now the location of Albertsons in Los Lunas), As principal of Bosque Farms, Terry was awarded “Most Distinguished Administrator” by the NM School Principals Association. He spent six years as Assistant Superintendent and Director of Special Services with Los Lunas Schools. Upon retirement from Public Schools, he was recruited to Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic School. Terry loved his Annunciation Church and School Family. So many remained personal friends. His love for education remained throughout his adult life. He left the world of education and made his way into the business world. Terry always felt it important to “give back” to his community and served over 25 years as Commissioner with Los Lunas Planning and Zoning Commission, enjoyed his working relationship with Mayors, Luis Huning, Robert Vialpando, and currently, Charles Griego. During his years as an Educator and Administrator, he had the opportunity to join an investment group who had a dream of building a community bank. Along with this group of visionaries, we became investors and built our pride and joy: The Bank of Belen, soon changed the name to MY BANK, due to the expansion of the bank to five locations. Terry thrived in the business of banking, enjoyed his friendship with the fellow Bank of Belen directors and was a Bank Director for 29 years until the sale of the Bank in 2018. Having his own vision of owning a business, with Vicky and his two girls, he built and managed AGU INVESTMENTS, on the west side of Albuquerque and we continue to own a family business, 4U CARWASH. Terry was a devout Catholic and very committed to serving his church. While attending St. Mary’s School, he was an Altar Server, in his teen years he ushered with his father at Our Lady of Belen Church. With his father’s influence, he became a member of the Knights of Columbus. A leader at heart, he took on the role of Grand Knight twice, and, also Faithful Navigator for the K C Fourth Degree. The K C project he was so proud of was the purchase of and ultra- sound imaging machine to be used by CARENET, so that pregnant women would see that there was a live human being in their womb. A really special fund raiser project he contributed to and worked was the building committee in the completion of the new San Clement Church, Los Lunas. Of all the titles he earned in his journey here on Earth, his most treasured titles were, “husband, father and especially grandpa and FRIEND”. We will surely miss this loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He touched many people in such a positive manner throughout his life and career. We are all fortunate to have known him. He left his family with a grand legacy and strong lessons, his advice to his family members was “Always, do your best, give more than 100%”. Truly he gave more than 100%. He was a man of strong conviction, when he told you he’d do something, he would! Our family is broken-hearted and we miss you Terry, however, you taught us to live life and do our best. We promise to do that and give 100% in your honor, William Terry Ulibarri. Our love, husband, dad, grandpa and FRIEND. Rest in peace, oh Faithful and true servant. Our family wishes to extend special thanks to so many friends and family who walked this journey with us, especially throughout Terry’s illness. A special thanks to terry’s friend and confessor, Father Rick Zerwas, Also, Our Arizona family, Maxine Ulibarri, Joshua, Alex, Jackson and Roslyn Aragon. Our Los Lunas neighbors, and there are so many more, you know who you are! We must thank all the nurses and staff at VIRGINIA PIPER Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Scottsdale, Az. You were truly Terry’s life-line. Dr. Veena Fauble, Dr. Adrianne Briggs and Dr. Dulcinea Quintana, you are angels on Earth. Terry loved you all. We are also grateful to Kindred Hospice and our little family who were with him to the end. He was surrounded by those he loved at the time of his passing. He now rests in our Lords’ Eternal Kingdom. Vaya Con Dios, our beloved Terry! Our family asks that donations in honor of William Terry Ulibarri may be made to: FRIENDS AND ALUMNI OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, For donation information please contact Angela via text or phone at 505.314.6627 This is a tuition assistance project Terry and Vicky founded in 2003, (along with two other Catholic School families), as a Scholarship program to aid students at Mary’s School, Belen. Thank you. Due to the current covid situation, at Terry’s request, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Peace be with you brothers and sisters in Christ. Please sign Terry’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM

William Terry Ulibarri

May 12, 1949 - April 2, 2021