PAUL OSCAR GIRON JR., 51, a resident of Chamita, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Paul was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jose Benito and Elvira Montoya; Paternal grandparents, Eduardo and Adelira Giron; brother-in-law, Joseph Salazar and good friend who was like a brother Eluid Mondragon Jr.; Paul is survived by his wife, Trecia Giron of Chamita; his two puppies which he adored Lexie & Dory; father, Paul Giron Sr. of Vallecitos; mother, Margaret Giron of Ojo Caliente; brothers, Charles Giron of Pojoaque; Eddie Giron (Yvette) of Espanola; sisters, Julie Salazar of Espanola; Debbie Campos (Leroy) of La Madera; brother’s-in-law, Jamie and Reynal Martinez; sister-in-law Chastity Bowie & Albert; nephews, Joseph Salazar (Faye) of Espanola; Frankie Giron of Albuquerque; Leroy Campos III (Chelsey) of Espanola; nieces, Samantha Giron (Evan) of Albuquerque; Andrea Salazar (Jacob) of Albuquerque; niece and goddaughter Adelita Campos (Roni) of Albuquerque, Paul is also survived by 6 great nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. The family of Paul Giron has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com