JULIA LAUREN GOODMAN

Needham, MA - JULIA LAUREN GOODMAN - 19 of Needham, Massachusetts was a Needham High School Graduate in her first year of college. She was the beloved and cherished daughter of Magali Medina and Daniel Michael Goodman, and the devoted sister of Katrina Erika Goodman and Jackson Tyler Goodman. Julia was the cherished granddaughter of the late Ismael Medina and Marcelina Medina, and of June Martha Goodman and the late Lester Samuel Goodman. She was also a beloved companion and loyal friend to her dog, Sawyer.

Julia was known for her deep compassion and kindness toward others, her warmth, and her playful sense of humor. She had a remarkable gift for bringing comfort, light, and connection to everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA. Burial will follow at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton, MA.

Shiva will be held immediately following burial at Temple Beth Shalom until 4:00 PM, and again on Friday, January 23, at the family home from 3:30–6:00 PM. Please come and share your Julia stories.

Donations in Julia's memory may be made to Forever Home Rescue New England.

Mailing address: Forever Home Rescue, 106 Adams Street, Medfield, MA 02052.

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Robin Goodman Thomas

January 23, 2026

You are very missed Jules

Laís Seixas-Oliveira

January 23, 2026

Julia was best friends for my son Joao Nicolas. She is respected him, she is connection with him. They´d are understanding each other. I´m so devastated for her departure early. Julia text me before thanksgiving she write a beautiful letter for Nick. I would like to say she had a wonderful heart and she is excellent friend. Always! Lais Seixas family.

Sarah Wardlaw Hodgkins

January 21, 2026

Magali - I am so sorry to see that your daughter has passed away! Sending love to you and your family as you grieve such a devastating loss. You are in my thoughts <3 Sarah Wardlaw Hodgkins

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Yazmin

January 16, 2026

Julia was such a great sweet soul. Usually when someone passes in their teen- early adult years people say they could´ve done such great things but I truly believe Julia already accomplished so many great things and will always be remembered as an inspiration. Condolences to her family and those close to her.