Julie Diane Bowers

Julie Diane Bowers

July 16, 1970 – January 9, 2026

Julie Diane Bowers, age 55, was taken by our Lord on January 9, 2026, while she resided in

Pueblo Colorado. She was born in Hayward, California to her father, Donald Archuletta, age 79 and

her mother, Linda Archuletta, who preceded her in death at age 63. She was raised in San Jose

California where she would settle down alongside her loving husband of 32 years, Mark Bowers,

age 55. They would then go on to have three kids, Austin Bowers, age 29, Jacob Bowers, age

25, and Ashley Bowers, age 22. Julie was such a light when the world was dim. She was such a

loving mother and wife. Julie was so full of life, and loved to live every moment to its absolute

fullest. She was able to befriend anyone and everyone with her bubbly personality, and heart of

gold. She truly was a social butterfly, which was so fitting due to her love and gravitation towards

butterflies. She cared about the small things, and was able to maintain strong relationships with

people all throughout her life. Julie loved keeping traditions alive in the family, and did

everything to do so. From celebrating, and decorating for every holiday, to playing games every

family visit, holiday baking, and dinners, she did it all. She was so kind to anyone who crossed

her path, and she adored her family. Julie appreciated the small things in life, and found the

beauty in things when at times it was hard to find. Nothing got in her way, nor did she let

anything stop her from accomplishing her goals. Julie was the most supportive mom to her

children, and wanted them to do anything that made them happy, while she was their biggest

cheerleader throughout their journeys. All she wanted for anyone was happiness and to follow

their heart. The world will forever always have a void without her, but that won’t stop her from

continuing to live in our hearts. She’ll always be there cheering you on, alongside her own mom

who she dearly missed. Julie’s spirit will never fade, and only will keep people pushing to do

better. We all need to live life a little more like Julie did. Even she would say,

“life is too short, so go for it.”  Just know every time you see a butterfly, that’s Julie saying hello, and checking in. Her

love will never diminish, it will only grow stronger as time goes on. We will forever miss you Jules.

Memorial service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel.