Julieta Correa Barrientes

June 6,2022, at Harborview Medical Center after an extended illness. She was lovingly

surrounded by her two precious daughters and her family.

Julieta was the first born of Miguel and Evangelina Barrientes. She was born on July 7, 1944, in Del Rio, Texas. Julieta was the eldest sister to Rosalinda Valentin, Leonor Maldonado, Ricardo Barrientes, and Saul Barrientes.

Julieta attended Texas Southmost College, Pan American University, and the University of Washington. She broke barriers by being the first in her family and extended family to earn a college degree. After receiving her Masters of Ed at the UW, she became a teacher in the Seattle Public School District. She was a gifted educator who tried to ensure that all her students reach their full potential regardless of their backgrounds. She was passionate about ensuring that all children have access to the education they deserved. Julieta strongly believed in community and uplifting families through her work in social justice. She completed her final teaching assignment at Maple Elementary School Seattle.

Julieta’s love of reading was phenomenal. She could always be seen with a book in her hand. She enjoyed reading science fiction and mysteries. She enjoyed many genres of music and loved to dance to the sounds of TexMex music. Her favorite TV series was the original Star Trek series. It was not uncommon to see her at Star Trek conventions. Her favorite big screen movie was Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.

Julieta felt that her greatest accomplishments were her two daughters and son. She is survived by her loving daughters Sharon and Becky Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Ricky Hernandez.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in the path of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For you are with me. Your rod and Your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Remembrances may be emailed to Sharon Hernandez. Her email is [email protected].