Beatrice “Bea” Ulibarri, age 59, unexpectedly passed away on August 3rd, 2026 in Santa Fe, NM at St. Vincent Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born in Las Vegas, NM on September 20th, 1966 to Antonio and Valentina Ulibarri.

Beatrice graduated from West Las Vegas High School and continued on her education at New Mexico Highlands University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She went on to retire from NMHU after dedicating 34 hardworking years as a Library Associate.

Bea had a love for cooking, reading, exercising, cleaning house and going out to eat at restaurants. She was greatly known for her kind heart and gift giving. She took pride in spending time with her little cousins and making precious memories with them.

She is preceded in death by her baby brother; Valentine Ulibarri.

She is survived by her partner of 44 years; Robert “Bobby” Lovato & his children; Kevin & Jonathon Allen, parents; Antonio & Valentina Ulibarri, sister; Betty Ulibarri, niece; Brittany Stewart, God-son; Jonathon Vialpando, God-daughter; Miah Saiz, special cousin; Lisa Saiz, many aunts and numerous cousins, some of which she treated like her very own nieces and nephews.

She was a person of kindness and generosity. Her warm presence and gentle actions have left an everlasting mark on those who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

Rosary service will be recited on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 9:00am funeral mass will follow both services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas, NM. Burial Cremains will be at San Jose Cemetery in Las Vegas, NM.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.

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