Josiah C. Gurule-Smith

Gurule-Smith, Josiah C.

Josiah Christopher Gurule-Smith was born on October 23rd, 1998, to Kevin C. and Monica Smith II in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended Volcano Vista High School and

graduated from Del Norte High School. During high school he enjoyed playing football and hanging out with his friends. At a young age Josiah participated in several different sports baseball, track and basketball. Josiah was always adventurous and willing to try new experiences with no fear.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Kevin C. Smith, great-grandfathers Joseph Valentine, Tony Madrid, Luciano Gurule Sr., and great-grandmother Concepcion "Connie" Reed.

He is survived by his parents Kevin C. and Monica Smith II of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his soul mate Cassandra Ramos, their daughters Caroline, Aliza and Madison, brothers RaeShawn, Elijah and Dupri, sister Ahmiah, grandmothers Denise Madrid- Boyea and Debra Smith, grandfather Luciano Gurule Jr, and step-grandfather Dennis Boyea, and great-grandmothers Stella Madrid and Jestine Valentine. He also leaves behind cherished aunts, uncles', cousins and friends.

Josiah was a father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Everyone who encountered him knew that his daughters were his world, and he loved them beyond measure! He was a beautiful and bright soul, with a strong personality that brought joy and laughter to all that he encountered and grew up with. He was a joy to be around even though he was fighting with his own demons inside he would choose to put them aside to bring happiness and joy to others. We all have a story to tell about Josiah and each one of the stories has had some sort of impact on our lives, whether he was doing or saying something funny and stupid or just being there for you to spill your emotions on too. Josiah was a social butterfly that spread his wings of love to everyone he encountered. He had a smile that would light up the room and the confidence to go with it. Josiah, you will be missed but never ever forgotten we all love you and your legacy and memory will live forever in your daughters, family and friends.