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GIRON -- JOE E. Of Santa Fe NM, passed away and went to meet the Lord on February 26, 2012. He was born in La Petaca, New Mexico on April 13, 1923 to Soraida L. and Abelino A. Giron and married Julia A. Giron on January 2, 1951 in Ranchos de Taos, NM. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Julia A. Giron; father, Abelino A. Giron; mother, Soraida L. Giron; and four brothers. He is survived by son, Gene Giron, wife, Amy M Smith, both of Lone Tree, CO, son, Gary L. J. Giron, significant other, Angela Medrano; daughter, Helen L. Giron, all of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Judy Morelos and sister, Marie Giron. Joe was a Marine and Purple Heart recipient who served in World War II from 1942 through 1946 and saw combat in the Pacific theatre. Joe was a good man and good father who embodied a strong work ethic and was dedicated to his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A visitation will take place on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 11:00am to 11:30am at Christian Life Fellowship, 121 Siringo Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505. A funeral service will follow from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30pm the same day. Pallbearers: Gene Giron, Gary Giron, Ervin Aldaz, Ray Baca, Dennise Bridgers and Kayla Baker. The family has entrusted their loved one to: The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 Santafefuneraloption.com (505) 989-7032
        Published on: Wed February 29, 2012