Julia Garfia Obituary
We announce the death of Julia Garfia (Rocky Ford, Colorado), born in Fort Collins, Colorado, who passed away on July 2, 2026, at the age of 54. Julia will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her stepfather Heron Vasquez; her sister Jessica Martinez; her nephew Emmit Lugo; her aunt Mary Helen Lopez; and her grandparents, Eva and Nick Romero.
She is survived by: her parents, Frances Vasquez and John Martinez; her boyfriend Isidro Fierro; her children, Jaqueline Quezada (O'Brian), Christopher Alamilla (Jocelyn), Debra Ildefonso (Gelasio) and Gabriel Alamilla; and her stepdaughter Elizabeth Marchand (Fernando). She is also survived by grandchildren; her seven step-grandchildren; one brother; two sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
