Juliette Diane Castillo

1948-2021 Juliette Diane Castillo, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born and raised in Los Lunas, spending her entire life in New Mexico. After graduating from Los Lunas High School in 1966, she attended New Mexico State University and received her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1970. After working a few years, she went on to receive a Master of Arts at New Mexico Highlands University in 1977. Juliette spent her career of 40 years working for the Los Lunas School District. She worked in different capacities, first as a physical education teacher at Bosque Farms Elementary, moving on to Los Lunas High School as the first female athletic director. At Los Lunas High School, she was a teacher, coach, principal, and mentor. Juliette then moved to the Los Lunas Central Office as Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. After retiring, Juliette continued to work for the Los Lunas Schools as a hearing officer. She put the entire force of her life in the Los Lunas School District. Juliette was also an avid supporter and patron of the traditional arts of New Mexico. She is preceded in death by parents, Fred and Margaret Castillo; brother, Arthur Castillo, sister, Anita Medina; brother in-law, Felipe, and nephews, Marcos and Matthew Medina. She is survived by her nephews, Chris Castillo (Jackie) and Carlos Castillo (Eileen), and their mother, Antoinette; nephews, Frank Medina (Laurie), Anthony Medina (Leslie), John Medina (Kathy), nieces, Roberta Lawson (Allen), Marta Bauman (Aaron), and many great nephews and nieces. Juliette is also survived by her mihita, Anastasia, and her husband, Adam Fults, and their son, Colton. Juliette was a woman of faith and was very involved and dedicated to the Catholic Church community. She was one of the most giving, helpful, and selfless people you could ever meet. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas. Interment followed at San Clemente Catholic Cemetery. . A potluck style reception will follow at the Los Lunas Rail Runner Transport Center. Please sign Juliette’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM

Juliette Diane Castillo

December 16, 1948 - October 19, 2021