It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Michael Alan Murillo of Mesa, AZ — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
What follows is a brief look at the life his family wishes to share.
A life is built quietly, day by day.
Remembering Michael Alan Murillo
July 30, 1955 – May 3, 2026
Michael Alan Murillo, a resident of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2026. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 30th, 1955. Michael was the only boy and oldest of 4 children - daughters Kathleen, Sharon, and Leslie - for Robert and Mary. Later in life, he gained 3 stepbrothers, Jerry, Kenny, and David, when his mom married his stepdad, Dale Gibbs.
Some of Michael's favorite pastimes were listening to music, cooking amazingly delicious food, and dancing. When his kids were younger, he enjoyed camping, boating, and tubing down the river. Michael also enjoyed any opportunity to get together with extended family and just reminisce about the old days (especially since, as they tend to do, the opportunities became fewer and farther between over the years), even more so when his health began to decline.
Michael is survived by his only son, Robert (wife Leslie), daughters Sarah (husband Nick) and Natalie, and his 5 grandchildren: Isaac, Tristen, Jordan, Jaxon, and Skylar, goddaughters and nieces Melissa (husband Joe) and Amy, his sisters Sharon (husband Gary), Kathleen (husband Steve), and Leslie (husband Gerald), and his stepbrothers Jerry, Kenny, and David. Not to mention countless cousins that he had such fond memories of, and his many nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his best friend and uncle Johnny, his beloved grandmother Rita, his father Robert, his mother Mary, and his stepdad, Dale Gibbs.
Michael's wishes are to be cremated with ashes spread in New Mexico.
Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
