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Julia Holt Obituary

Julia M. Holt, age 72, of Colorado Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in Colorado Springs. Julia was born on April 13, 1936 in Las Tablas, New Mexico the daughter of Melquidez and Emila (Prien) Gutierrez. Julia was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 16th Ward and a resident of Colorado Springs since 1969; she also worked as a Cook for School District 2. She also loved bowling and dancing. Julia is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Kenneth F. Holt who passed away November 15, 1993 and a brother Sam Gutierrez. Julia is survived by five children; Sylvia (Sam) Cano of Colorado Springs; Jose Duran of Colorado Springs; Eric (Kelli) Holt of Colorado Springs; Ian (Lisa) Holt of Colorado Springs; Kenneth E. (Jan) Holt of Michigan; three sisters; Nora Jaramillo of California, Mabel Montoya of California and Benita (Frank) Martinez of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sixteen grandchildren, seven great grand-children; a host of nieces and nephews and beloved friend and companion, Larry Brumfield. Visitation will be 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm Wednesday, November 19th, at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., and from 12:00 pm till 2:00 pm Thursday November 20th, with services following at 2:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1310 Aeroplaza Drive with interment services following at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock.

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Published by The Gazette from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2008.

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Lindsay Cheatham

November 21, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Julia's granddaughter Julia and I have been friends for a long time and I know that she loved her grandma very much and that she was just a great person. Know that she is looking down on you and watching over all of you. She is at peace now! God Bless all of you.

Julia if you need anything please call me....Love You!

November 20, 2008

Jose, Eric, Ian and family,

I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharon White (Whitcomb)

Shirley Mullins

November 20, 2008

To Julia's family: Her bright smile and vivacious spirit were always a joy to be around. I will miss her. All my love to you, Shirley

April Marquart

November 20, 2008

Ian - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I am sorry for all of your family. My Sister Robin emailed me this morning. Take care, I hope you are well.
April (Wilson) Marquart - Dayton Ohio

Alice Martinez(Trujillo)

November 19, 2008

To All of Julia's Family,
We send All Our Sympathy, Our Blessings and Our Love! Your mom was a joy to know for 56 great years. We were McCurdy roommates, classmates and good friends for all these years.
Love Alice & Lalo

Guiterrez Brother and Sisters

November 19, 2008

Holt Family Christmas

DIANE WISE

November 19, 2008

Our sympathy and love to the Holt Family, Nora, Cathy and Diane will miss Julia dearly.....we will always have her in our hearts.

Take good care of everyone for us Aunt Julia,

Love, Diane, Cathy and Aunt Nora

Kathee Cordova

November 19, 2008

I wish to extend my deepest condolences, and prayers to Julia's family. I was blessed to have worked with Julia at Centennial Elementary for several years, and to have known such a fine lady. She would always make me laugh with her wit and humor. She was such a special person whom I can say, "I was blessed to have known."

Rick Grima

November 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Julia's family! I will always remember her warm contagious smile and her happy go lucky nature at Centennial! I'm saddened at the loss of a friend!!

Linda Turnbull

November 18, 2008

To Julia's Family,

I'm so sorry for the loss of Julia. She was such a ray of sunshine to work with at Centennial. She always had a prank up her sleeve. She loved her family dearly, and talked about you often. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. With Love,

Leona Ray

November 18, 2008

Julia's family,
Your Mom was a very special and gracious lady.
May you be comforted by your faith at this difficult and sad time, and may your life's blessings and memories carry you through the days ahead.
Love Leona (Kelli's Mom)

Mark & Phyllis Eisenzimer

November 18, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Wright

November 18, 2008

To all of Julia family,Your mom was always just the best friend anyone could have,she will always have a place in my heart.everyone will miss her. she was very proud of all of you. I'm so sorry. Love, Judy wright

Jackie Maldonado

November 18, 2008

Eric & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jackie Vazquez Maldonado
HHS class of 81

Mia Farley

November 18, 2008

Such a wonderful lady. She was always smilling. I'm so lucky to have had the chance to meet her. And glad that she was my favorite Uncle's best friend. She will be missed.
Love, Mia

Gary Brumfield

November 18, 2008

We will miss Julia very much. She was a wonderful person and would like to give her family our sincere condolences.

Valerie Ross (Mullins)

November 18, 2008

To Julia's Family,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She held a very warm and special place in my heart and in my child hood memories growing up... one's that I'll never forget. She was always so funny, warm and loving to me and my family (the Mullins's) and we loved her very much, both of your parents. My prayers are with you all.

Much Love, Valerie Mullins

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