Felipe Gurule

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the death of our father, brother, and friend, Felipe Gurule. Felipe was born on May 13, 1943 in Ojo Caliente, to Navor and Amalia Gurule.

Felipe moved to Minturn, Colorado in 1960 when he was 17 years old and began working at the New Jersey Zinc Mine in Gilman, Colorado. Felipe fell in love with Minturn and decided that it is where he would plant his roots, build his home and raise his family. He enjoyed working for Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District for over 40 years and retired in 2014.

Those of us who knew Felipe remember him for his great sense of humor and contagious smile. He was quite the family jokester and always enjoyed making everyone laugh. Felipe always looked forward to returning to New Mexico for family celebrations. He loved spanish music, dancing and especially spending time with his friends and family.

Felipe was an avid outdoorsman and could be found camping, fishing or hunting for elk. One of his favorite pastimes was cross country skiing Shrine Pass under the light of a full moon.

Felipe is survived by, Cynthia Trujillo and their four children, Greg Gurule (Mary Ann), Eric Gurule (Curry), Alicia Rivera (Wayne) and Felicia Hilleary (John); grandchildren, Bergon (Matt), Walker, Cecelia (Javier), Kendall, Breanna (Timothy), Jessica, Dante, Brandon, Nicole, Thomas, Erica and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Isaac, Elena, Camila, Landon, Soren, Xavier, Lydia, Mary Jane and Maximinio; brothers, Nerio Gurule (Alice), Tony Gurule (Velma), John Roybal (Monica), Timmy Gurule (Naomi); sisters, Dorothy Bernal (Sonny), Manuelita Jaramillo (Tony), Rose Henderson (Paco), Priscilla Baldonado (Floyd) and Cordy Sisneros and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Felipe was preceded in death by his long-term partner of many years, Judy Pena; grandson, Timothy Joseph Rivera; parents, Navor and Amalia Gurule and sister, Ninfa Gallegos.

The family of Felipe Gurule would also like to acknowledge the honorary pallbearers, Dante Weddel, Brandon Hilleary, Adam (Walker) Gurule, Rick Pena, Juan Pena, Timothy J. Drake, Xavier Pacheco and Mike Thompson.

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind always be at your back, may the sun warm upon your face, until we meet again.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory in Espanola, with a burial to follow at Vallecitos Methodist Cemetery.