Julio Antonio Mendizábal Gidi was born on September 12, 1983 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. At the age of 7, his family moved to Norwood, Massachusetts and created many memories. In his senior year of high school, his family moved to North Attleboro, MA, where he graduated in 2002.

Julio went on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Meza, Arizona. He enjoyed his time serving with the people of  Arizona and at the temple visiting center. After his mission he resumed his studies at Brigham Young University where he graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering. He worked for BrainGarden/Forever Green, L3 Harris for many years and had recently switched over to Northrop Grumman managing their Quality Team.

Julio met the love of his life, Summer and it was love at first sight. They dated for 6 months and were married in December of 2006 in the Mount Timpanogas temple. They welcomed 4 children into their family and Julio loved each one of them immensely.

Julio was a very kindhearted man, known by some as a gentle giant but was also blunt about his opinions. He was always there to help with anything you needed. People who knew him most assuredly recognized his selflessness and devotion to his family, his work, and those he cared for. He could engage anyone into a conversation of any topic and he had genuine interest for those he interacted with. He was inquisitive and loved challenges, especially food challenges, and worked hard at helping those in need around him, selflessly dedicating his time and talents.

Julio had a passion for nature and it’s minerals. He dedicated his free time to gaining a deep knowledge about gems and minerals, and began selling his gems and jewelry at rock and gem shows. He became a gem Prospector and was working on becoming a silversmith to create his own custom jewelry. He shared his passions with his children for rock hounding, and his talents for working with technology, code, and problem solving. He had an amazingly analytical mind and could help you figure out any problem you were facing.

As a family man, he cared for his children and wife above all else and thought about them in every decision he made. He was an example to his siblings, always making time for them, considering them, and looking after them. He had an amazing way of being there when you needed him most. He loved his parents, honored them through his actions, and they have a deep respect for him. His presence will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Summer Catherine Mendizábal, his children, Kenadi Liliana, Ryland Antonio, Elias Gidi, and Aliyah Lily; his parents Rodolfo Antonio Mendizábal Larrañaga, Liliana Gidi Mendizábal; grandfather Jose Gidi; siblings Scarlet Bushman (husband Daylen, children Austin, Connor, Brady, Valeska), Claudia Bushman (husband Dannen, children Kyla, Bailey, Brooke, Bratcher, Emilia, Allison), Luis Mendizábal (wife Katrina); aunt Lilia Aracely Mendizábal Larrañaga Gonzalez (husband Marco Vinicio); 2 cousins that are like sisters Paola Gonzalez (children London Olyvia, Lincoln Vinicio), Lyza Lynch (husband Dan, child Jaxon Marco Lynch); father and mother-in-law Ted Anderson, Diane Anderson; in-laws Alicia Whipple (husband Todd, child Ciara (husband Manny, children Declan Braun, Addison Braun), Chad Anderson, Christian Anderson (wife Priscila, child Kate), Kami Alvarez (husband Joel, children Levi, Dawson), Micah Anderson, Tausha Whiting (husband Cameron, children Taylor, Peyton, Mason, Bailey).

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