Julia Girón

Julia A. Girón, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully and went to meet the Lord on January 4, 2012. She was born on July 3, 1927 in Taos Junction to Beatriz and Jose Dionicio Archuleta and married Joe E. Girón on January 2, 1951 in Ranchos de Taos, NM. Julia is preceded in death by her father, Jose Dionicio Archuleta, mother, Beatriz Archuleta, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Joe E. Girón of Rio Rancho, NM, son, Gene Girón, wife, Amy M Smith, both of Lone Tree, CO, son, Gary L. J. Girón, significant other, Angela Medrano, daughter, Helen L. Girón, all of Rio Rancho, NM, brother, Alfredo Archuleta and sister-in-law, Mary Archuleta, both of Santa Fe, NM. Julia was a faithful, spiritual, loving, and compassionate wife, mother, and friend, who left a legacy of love. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A visitation and funeral service took place on January 10, 2012 at Christian Life Fellowship in Santa Fe, NM. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers: Gene Girón, Gary Girón, Jose Archuleta, Ray Baca, Delbert Carl, and Paco Arguello.