Nicholas R. Bustamante, 27, a resident of Brighton, CO

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 08 January 2024 08 January 2024

BustamanteNNicholas R. Bustamante, 27, a resident of Brighton, CO entered eternal rest Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his residence.  He was born September 4, 1996 in Silver City, NM to Ventura Bustamante and Mary Gomez.

Nicholas graduated from Mayfield High School in Las Cruces, NM.  He enjoyed being with family and friends.  His big smile and big heart brightened any room he entered, bringing warmth to all that crossed his path.  He could be found enjoying the outdoors and playing sports with friends, cooking his favorite dishes.  He had his sweet tooth for butterscotch sticks, and his yeast bread.  All the while watching his favorite team The Pittsburg Steelers.  He often was found enjoying the open roads and wind while riding his side by side.  Handy with his hands, he enjoyed building things here and there, working and working, enjoying his cars. He took comfort in making those he knew laugh.  Above all, he enjoyed being with family and friends. He enjoyed being with his family, Celina and kids.  They liked the outdoors.  Nick loved them so much. His smile showed it all.

He is survived by his father Ventura Bustamante; his mother, Margie Gomez and companion Alfred Flores; his girlfriend, Celina Victoria and her kids, Elijah and Elaina; his brothers, Andrew Gomez and his wife Marissa of Arenas Valley; Jesse J. Bustamante of Silver City; Marcus T. Bustamante of Las Cruces; his sisters, Vanessa Sanchez and husband Johnny Baca of Silver City; Serena Milligan; step-sisters, Michelle Castillo and husband Tyson; Candance Castañeda and husband Javier; his maternal grandmother, Ana Monje of Santa Clara.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Julio Gomez; paternal grandparents, Ventura V. Bustamante Sr. and Ida V. Bustamante.

Visitation will be Friday, January 12th from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary to commence at 6pm with Danny Legarda reciting.  The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 13th at 9:30am at St Francis Newman Center with Father Pio-Anthony officiating.  Concluding service and interment will follow at Memory Lane cemetery.  Pallbearers are Andrew Gomez, Jesse Bustamante, Marcus Bustamante, Johnny Baca, Izaiden Baca, Angel Rivera, Sebastian Cruz, and Charles Kahlil Jackson IV.  Honorary pallbearer is Salvador Cruz.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .

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