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Obituary for Jaramillo


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday December 19, 2002

Julia Torres Jaramillo, born in Kelly, New Mexico in 1914, passed away on Tuesday evening at UNMH, surrounded by her family. Her parents were Miguel T. Torres and Maria Lucero Torres. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1948. She was a mother and homemaker most of her life. Julia attended the School of Mines, Socorro, NM and the University of New Mexico. She was a teacher in San Antonio, NM and at St. Mary's High School, Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Filbert A. Jaramillo; son, Michael Jaramillo; and sister, Winnie Dominguez. She is survived by children, John G. Jaramillo and wife, Anita of VA, Julianna Martinez, Priscilla Contreras of Zuni, NM.; daughter-in-law, Rose Jaramillo, Bella Wolfe and husband, Michael of AZ, Marie Fuentes, and Patricia Jaramillo and husband, Steve. She also leaves behind 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Sarah Pease of WA, Lucy Caine of AZ, and Josie Colluci; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jaramillo was a member of St. Therese Parish for 48 years, the Legion of Mary, and the Los Volcanes Senior Center. She will never be forgotten by all that knew and loved her. Sincere thanks go out to the staff of the seventh floor at UNMH for their excellent care and loving concern for our mother during her last illness. Services will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church, 4th and Mildred NW. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2002. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2002, with interment to follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.