ALBERT TOBY JARAMILLO Jr.

ALBERT TOBY JARAMILLO Jr. (SONNIE)
January 4, 1951 – November 3, 2025
Albert Toby Jaramillo Jr. (Sonnie) passed away on November 3, 2025, after courageously battling colon cancer. He is now in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sonnie was born in Albuquerque and was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He worked throughout his life in the grocery store industry, primarily in the produce department, at Whole Foods and Albertsons. He loved sharing his knowledge of fruits and vegetables with everyone who visited him at the stores and made many friends along the way.
His greatest love and joy was restoring cars at his automotive body shop. You could often find him driving one of his Corvettes or several other cars throughout Santa Fe. Among all his vehicles, his prized possession was a 1948 Chevy Fleetline that he restored from the ground up. This beautiful car was even featured at the New Mexico History Museum in downtown Santa Fe.
Sonnie loved family gatherings and enjoyed cooking, with his red chili being one of his best and most loved dishes. He cherished time spent with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his Son, Gabriel Albert Jaramillo Jr., Father, Albert Toby Jaramillo Sr., Mother, Sadie Ortiz Jaramillo. Grandfather Jose Simon Ortiz, Grandmother Emilia Baca Ortiz from Chimayo, NM.
He is survived by his daughter, Suzette M. Hernandez, Grandchildren, August Rain Berry (Angel) and Elijah Berry and Great Grandson, Leo Samago. Sister, Judy Ortiz, Brother's Jerry Jaramillo, Ralph and wife Karla Jaramillo, Ron and wife Julie Jaramillo. Nephew's and Niece's: Robb Rael, wife Jill, Ryan Rael, Matthew Rael, Rick Jaramillo, Ken Jaramillo, Dr. Ashley Jaramillo-Huff, husband Dr. Nathan Huff, Whitney Jaramillo, Partner Ricky Ricks, Tiffaney Jaramillo, Partner Rj Gallegos, Ron Jaramillo Jr., wife Lauren, Christopher Jaramillo and Alex Jaramillo and many Grandnieces and Grandnephews. A dear friend since childhood and longtime family friend, David Fisher of San Diego, California, also survives him.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Sonnie on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Santa Fe Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1352 San Juan Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, from 10AM to 2PM.
Please visit our website at www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign the online register book. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M. 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511