Robert Anthony Jaramillo

Robert A. Jaramillo (Jara), age 50, was born on Tuesday, April 27, 1971. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving Valerie, his two beautiful children, and his adoring parents.

Robert is survived by his fiancé, Valerie Preston; children, Robert D. (Valerie) and Cristela (Tyler); his bonus granddaughter, Ivy; his parents, Robert B. and Nora Jaramillo; sisters, Jessica Arnett (John), Nathalie Aragon (CJ), JoAnna Harvey (Joel); godchildren, Jason Arnett and Angelique Garcia; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Nestor and Ramoncita Jaramillo; maternal grandparents, Joe and Sally Sanchez; as well as his best friends who he loved as brothers, Jim Coleman and Matt Mestas.

Robert grew up in The Village of Los Ranchos and graduated from Valley High School in 1989. He grew up playing North Valley Little League and YAFL football where he made many life-long friends. He continued playing baseball and football as a Valley Viking. During high school, he began working at Sadie's. To this day, he always brought salsa to family functions and never shared the recipe. He attended UNM and started working at Costco in 1989. Robert worked his way up to assistant warehouse manager before retiring in 2018. He retired after 29 years of service to Costco. Upon retiring, his incredible work ethic and people loving skills continued and pushed him to become a successful realtor. Robert was also a Sons of American Legion Squadron 69 member for 21 years.

He raised his two beautiful children who were his pride and greatest joy. He coached them in baseball, football, and softball up until their high school years.
He was forever grateful to the mother of his children, Cristela Jaramillo, for the most precious gift he received in his life, his children. Robert was an avid sports fan. He loved his Raiders, but especially his LA Dodgers. He loved to take family trips to see Dodger games. Robert was always the number one fan at all his nephews' sporting events. He would always make sure they knew he was in the stands.

Robert also grew up hunting with his dad, uncles, and cousins. He raised his son with the same tradition of hunting. He was so proud of his son's first elk. He looked forward to their yearly hunt with his dad, his son, uncles, and cousins. It was a tradition he held close to his heart just like our annual Jaramillo Matanza. Family was number one to him.

Robert was a good man with a heart of gold. No one was a stranger to him; he had a special way of making everyone he met feel like the most important person in the world. His sense of humor and ability to make people laugh and smile was unsurpassed. He touched the lives of so many. His spirit will be missed forever until we are together again.

Services will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW. In respect of the family and everyones safety, masks are 100% mandatory. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, by family friend Sylvia Olguin with Funeral Mass following at 10:15 a.m., officiated by Fr. Tien-Tri Nguyen. A special thank you to Fr. Edgar Sanchez who brought smiles to our hearts with the rapport he shared with Robert. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE. Reception will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at American Legion Post 69, 9000 4th Street NW.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Arnett, Jason Arnett, Phillip Candelaria, Alfred Zamora, Tyler Thorp, and Michael Zamora.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jonah Arnett, Jailyn Arnett, Joaquin Aragon, Isaac Harvey, Izekiel Harvey, Greg Candelaria, Angelique Garcia, Monique Garcia, JohnnyRay Barela, Natalia Barela, Meredith Barela, Paul Torres, Johnny Benavidez, and Robert Marquez.

We would like to thank the staff of Presbyterian main hospital ICU 4th floor for their care and compassion. A very heartfelt THANK YOU to Dr. Jensen; Dr. Kundeling; and nurses, Marco, Catherine, and Nydia. You all brought us comfort with your care of our husband, son, father, and brother in his last days. We will forever be grateful.

Big thank you also to Costco, Sadie's, Paul Torres and American Legion Post 69 for your very generous donations. Also thank you to our family and friends who have sustained us over the time since we have lost Robert. Please continue to send your pray ers and share your memories as we will forever cherish your love and support.