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04/16/2023 - Jerome, Idaho, USA

Javier was born on Nov 28, 1943 in Amoroto, Bizkaia, where he was raised. He completed high school and then went to the compulsary military service in Spain and later moved to Idaho.

Javier Barrutia, 79, of Jerome, and formerly of Shoshone, passed away on April 16, 2023, at his home.

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.

(published in Legacy.com, Magic Valley Times News on April 30, 2023)

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