Ben A. Jaramillo, 55, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2018.

He was born to parents George and Dolores Jaramillo who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Desarae (Jake) Mikatich, grandchildren Peyton and Brock, and son Josh (Nicole) Olsen. He is also survived by his siblings: Mary Lou (John) Salazar, Genevieve (Luis) Claudio, Daniel Jaramillo, Terri (Gene) Gonzales,Solomon Jaramillo, Cindi (Kenny) Maez, Michelle Sheridan and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ben graduated from Centauri High School, Adams State University. He then went on to CU Boulder Law School where he graduated with honors. He received the Outstanding Hispanic Law Student of the Year award. Ben enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors. He loved telling jokes and had a quick wit and a great sense of humor which will be missed by all who knew him.

Services will be held January 26, 2019 at the River of Life Church, 2602 Clark Avenue, Alamosa,Colorado at 10 a.m. Cremation was chosen and inurnment will be at a later date.