Julio Beltran

Julio Beltran, age 81 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota went to be with his heavenly father and late wife Juanita on January 15, 2023.

Julio was born in Starr, TX on April 12, 1941, to Luciana Hernandez Beltran & Pablo Beltran. In adulthood, Julio moved to Minnesota and married Juanita Garcia on July 5, 1963, in Norman MN. Together, they raised six children. Julio was a hardworking man who proudly worked at Del Monte in Sleepy Eye for over 25 years.

As a compassionate member of the church and the community, Julio lived and breathed a charitable heart. Those that knew him, will remember his smile and kindness towards everyone he met. Julio was a caring neighbor, and could be found sharing candy with local kids, donating to those in need, or chatting with anyone he’d known for five minutes or five years. He made sure everyone felt seen and loved, and gave back wherever he saw a need.

Julio was a dedicated father, and his family meant everything to him. He loved all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren deeply, and was exceedingly proud of all of their accomplishments.

Julio is survived by his children and their spouses, Fernando (Janie) Beltran of Merrimack, NH, Leticia Beltran of Fort Worth, TX, Belinda Beltran of Las Cruces, NM, Ana Beltran-Turbes (Christopher) of Hanska, MN, and Julio Beltran Jr. (Linda) of Pharr, TX; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Evangelina B. Yandell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Juanita Beltran; sisters, Refugia B. Alvarez, Guadalupe B. Rosales, Paulita B. Rodriguez, and Socorro Beltran; and brothers, Pedro and Guadalupe Beltran.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Home Cemetery in Sleepy Eye with meal to follow at the Sleepy Eye Event Center afterwards.