Julia Alvarado

ALVARADO, JULIA Our sweet, beautiful, darling mother went to be with our Lord on January 4, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born on June 24, 1927 in Carlsbad, NM. She's preceded in death by her husband Amador Sr. and son Amador Jr. Julia is survived by her daughter Mary Lou Miera & husband Albert, daughter Annette Montoya and companion Randy Bustamante, daughter Linda Fresquez & husband Lenny, son Gerald Alvarado & wife Nettie, and daughter Janie Alvarado. Grandchildren: Angela & Stephanie Miera, Jerome & Monica Montoya, Jocelyn & Nathan Ebell, Jennifer Montoya, Leonard, LeeAnna, and Lamar Fresquez. Great-grandchildren: Angelique & Andres Ulibarri, Hailey Montoya-Gomez, Elias Ruiz, Marcus & Max Baca, Marissa & Buddy (JJ) Montoya, and Isaac Ebell. Great Great-grandchildren: Joshua Saiz and her beloved dog Nemo. Julia is also survived by her sisters Helen Orona, Mikala Granger, and brother, Manuel Ramirez. Our mom was a joy to everyone who knew her and lived each day to the fullest. Her passions in life were her faith, family, and celebration. She was an active parishioner at St. Therese Church for over 50 years, participated as a choir member, lecturer, and a member of the Legion of Mary. She was an avid crafter for 30 years and could be seen selling her crafts around. She will be forever remembered for her infectious laugh and warm hugs. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shrine of St. Therese Little Flower, 300 Mildred NW. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Therese Little Flower. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jerome Montoya, Leonard & Lamar Fresquez, Andres Ulibarri, Elias Ruiz, and Marcus Baca. Honorary Pallbearers: Lenny Fresquez, Albert Miera, Nathan & Isaac Ebell, Buddy (JJ) Montoya, Max Baca, Joshua Saiz.