Julia Salcido Nathanson

Julia Salcido Nathanson passed away on October 20th in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 95. Julia lived a long and deeply meaningful life, being of service to those around her and her community.

Born in Wilmington California, Julia was the eldest daughter of Julian Salcido, a hardworking Longshoreman from Chihuahua, Mexico and Lousie Notah, a Navajo born in To'hajiilee, New Mexico who worked as a transcriptionist. Julia inherited resilience and a profound sense of service to others from both her parents. 

In 1948 Julia enrolled in Pomona College, where she was one of only six female students in her graduating class of 1952. She went on to be a secondary teacher, a role she cherished deeply. Julia spent twenty years teaching high school in the Los Angeles school district. In 1969 she married Albert Nathanson. Together, Julia and Albert raised their two children, George and Christine, in Los Angeles, California. Following her retirement in 1979, Julia and her family traded the smog and sprawl of Los Angeles for the fresh air and sweeping horizons of Santa Fe. 

Julia continued to give back to her community by serving on the New Mexico Child Abuse Citizen's Review Board. She chaired the New Mexico Indian Education association and was a dedicated member of the League of Women Voters. Julia was a constant and loving presence in both her children's lives supporting their education and extracurricular activities. She was a mother and wife, until losing her beloved Albert in the Spring of 2022. 

Julia passed away peacefully with her son, George and daughter, Christine at her bedside. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Louise, her brother Rueben and her husband of 53 years, Albert. 

Julia is survived by her children George Nathanson, Christine Matchett and 7 grandchildren, her sister Patricia King and nieces Juliet and Rachel. Born in Wilmington California,