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Javier Barrutia Obituary
Javier Barrutia
Nov. 28, 1943 - April 16, 2023
JEROME - Javier Barrutia, 79, of Jerome, and formerly of Shoshone, passed away on April 16, 2023, at his home.
Javier was born on Nov. 28, 1943, in Spain.
He was raised in Spain and after completing high school, he joined the Army, later he moved to Idaho.
Javier married Glenda Ugalde on Nov. 12, 1977, in Shoshone, ID. He worked at Blinco Packing Plant in Gooding and Donley Farms.
He enjoyed bowling, herding sheep, driving trucks, fishing, yard work, playing cards, and the Gooding Basque Picnic. He loved time with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife Glenda, one son, Cresley McConnell (Sharlie), three daughters: Jolenda Barrutia (Joe O'Rorke), Charla McConnell, Kaylena Pizzo (Brenna), two sisters, 10 grandchildren; Kade, Kendra, Ella, Rayce, Dawson, Bindi, Riley, Branson, Jennica, and Becca, and 10 great-grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Javier Marcelino "Scooter".
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray's Jerome Memorial Chapel.
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Cruz and Cruzanna Legarreta
April 30, 2023
It´s been many years since I´ve seen or talked to Mindy, but he will always be part as my memories. God bless you all! My condolences, my you find peace Mindy, my heart is with the family. Cruz and Cruzanna Legarreta
Tracy Basterrechea
April 30, 2023
Such a great guy. I always looked forward to visiting with him at the Gooding Basque Picnic.
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