Julia Garrido

Julia “Lang” Leon Guerrero Garrido, of Clarksville, TN (formerly Barrigada, Guam), was called to her eternal home on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of 77.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at The Immaculate Conception Church. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of the Funeral Mass at the church.

Julia will be welcomed at the gates of heaven by her beloved family: Parents: Fraim Cruz and Antonia Mafnas Leon Guerrero Sisters: Josefina Leon Guerrero, Maria “Mariquita” Leon Guerrero. Brothers: Vicente (Ben) Jesus Mafnas Leon Guerrero, Juan Mafnas Leon Guerrero In-laws: Joseph R. Mafnas, David R. Mafnas, Joseph and Isabel Garrido, Helen and Pedro Cruz, Edward Garrido, Eileen Garrido, Roland Garrido I Nieces: Jadelynn Maria Leon Guerrero, Agueda Leon Guerrero-Cruz, Antolina Leon Guerrero. Nephews: Jacob Anderson, Paul Bryan, Kane San Agustin, Rodney Blas

Her love and memories will be cherished in the hearts of her survivors: Loving Husband: Francisco J. Garrido Siblings: Helen (+Vicente) Leon Guerrero, Jose and Connie Leon Guerrero, Ann (+Juan) Leon Guerrero, Patricia L.G. Mafnas (+David and +Joseph Mafnas), Roy and Lolita Leon Guerrero, Ricardo and Janet Leon Guerrero, Fraim Jr. and Vida Leon Guerrero. In-laws John and Angelita Garrido, Cristeina and Thomas Santos, Roland and Lillan Garrido, James and Estalita Garrido, Judy and Jesse Taimanglo, Jerry Garrido, Kathy Guzman, Joey Garrido, and Cecilia Salas Additionally Survived by: Numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren, and close friends.

Children and Grandchildren: Rosalie Whisenant, Raymond and Jackie Tenorio (Jeremiah, Jeanette, Jude, and Jonah), Ron Tenorio and Zachary Flores, Ryan and Bailey Tenorio (Dylan, Dryani, Wyatt, Ha’ane, and Cooper). Great-Grandchildren: Greyson Tenorio, Winter Tenorio

Julia (Lang) was born on the beautiful island of Guam. As the eldest daughter in a large family, she learned the importance of family and caring for others from a very young age. Julia grew up loving to cook and bake, skills she often shared with her siblings. As she got older, she became fond of softball and enjoyed walking at the Paseo De Susana Park, Guam to stay in shape.

Julia was a devout Catholic who lived her faith daily. She eventually married and had three children—Raymond, Ron, and Ryan. She was a devoted mother who worked tirelessly to create a better life for her family. Despite her busy schedule, she continued her education by attending college even after retirement, always striving to set a good example for her children.

Family was incredibly important to Julia, and she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. Her infectious smile and kindness touched everyone she met. Despite being so far from her homeland, Julia made it a point to keep in touch with her loved ones on Guam, ensuring that her connection to them remained strong.

If Julia wasn’t cooking or entertaining, you could often find her and her loving husband enjoying WWE Smackdown, a favorite pastime they shared.

After retiring, Julia pursued her dream of traveling across the country and eventually settled in Clarksville, TN. While it was difficult for her to leave her island home, her sense of adventure and love for travel kept her moving forward.