Bruce Robbins Besser Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bruce Robbins Besser (Santa Fe, New Mexico), who passed away on February 24, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Beverly Besser; his stepfather Lester Besser; and his former wife Kate McConnell. He is survived by: his wife Carole Brito; his stepdaughters, Renada Brito, Scottsdale and Alicia Brito (Aaron Lombardo); his granddaughters, Mia DiGiuseppe, Scottsdale, Amara and Avalon Lombardo; his daughter Takako Ueki of Japan; his sister Gloria (Dave Brazda); and his brother-in-law Ed Rolison. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to: Bruce Besser's Presidential Endowment Scholarship Fund at the Santa Fe Community College Foundation. The family has chosen to send donations to Bruce Besser's Presidential Endowment Scholarship Fund at the Santa Fe Community College Foundation.
