Julio Benjamin Sisneros, 76, passed into Gods loving arms on May 19, 2017 after an extended illness.  Julio was preceded in death by his parents Eufelia and Julio Sisneros, his sisters Maria and Rosina and his brothers Johnny and Carlos.  Julio is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Rosalie, his children Juno Sisneros, Diego Sisneros (Dorin), Julene Ponte (Kevin), Dominic Sisneros (Jessica), seven beloved grandchildren, his sisters Martha Rylee (Jim, deceased), Angie Mouret (John) and many beloved nephews, nieces and extended family.

Visitations will be held at Berardinelli Family Funeral Home Wednesday May 24 at 4-5pm (1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600).  Rosary will be recited at 6:30pm on Wednesday May 24 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave.  Funeral Mass will take place at 9:00am on Thursday, May 25 at St. John’s.  Burial to follow at 11:15am at the National Cemetery.  

Julio joined the US Navy soon after high school graduation and upon discharge worked in grocery until retirement making many friends along the way.  He loved joking around and often introduced himself as Julio Iglesias which he did when once admitted to the hospital, causing confusion among the nurses and continued joking around even when he was ill.  He will be greatly missed by many friends and family members.

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