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Julie Rajan Obituary

Rajan, Julie February 22, 1951 - June 5, 2012 Julie Wilma Rajan (nee Treharne) was born in Sydney, Australia on February 22, 1951. She lived in Sumatra, Bombay, Istanbul, Switzerland, Nairobi, London, Sydney, Melbourne, and for the last twenty years, in Palos Verdes, California. Julie excelled at everything she endeavoured to do and was an accomplished philanthropic fundraiser, chef, gardener, and hostess of world-renowned parties. Julie's professional pursuits ranged from museum curator, interior decorator, to executive director of a number of non-profit organizations in Melbourne and Los Angeles. Throughout her life, she was civic-minded and fought for the causes in which she believed. Julie had a special talent for making and maintaining life-long friendships, as demonstrated by her famous annual Christmas letter, which she sent to hundreds of friends, living in all corners of the globe. In addition to her many significant professional accomplishments, Julie's greatest legacy is the way she brought people together and forever touched their lives. Julie fought a three-year battle with cancer with unwavering courage, grace, and - best of all - humour. Julie is loved dearly by her friends and family around the world, including her husband, Salim Rajan, daughter and son, Claire and Alexander, mother, Joyce Treharne, four siblings - Andrew, Lisa, Adam, and Nik, and son-in-law Fernando Amarillas. A celebration of Julie's life will be held on June 12, 2012, at The Wayfarers Chapel at 2:30p.m. In lieu of flowers, tribute donations may be made to the League of Women Voters of California.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2012.

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Anne Maurer

June 20, 2012

I knew Julie very briefly from St. George's School in Switzerland. She made an indelible impression on me as we relived old times at school. My condolences to all her family.

June 18, 2012

Dear Mr. Rajan and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Julie's passing. My deepest condolences.
Ronnie Palache

Kai and Gary Myer

June 12, 2012

Dear Salim, Claire, Alex, Joyce, and family, Julie will always be a part of our lives. What a brave battle she fought! We were so touched by how Salim took such wonderful care of her 24/7 for 3 yrs. Julie was very lucky to have been surrounded by such a loving, devoted family and friends. Peace always, Kai and Gary Myer

Tazmin Shariff

June 12, 2012

Salim, I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort that she suffers no longer and is now in a better place

June 11, 2012

Salim and family, I am so sorry to hear of Julie's passing. I know all to well the pain and tears that your heart is feeling at this time, as I too have experienced it not to long ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Naomi

June 11, 2012

I was honored to know Julie. She was truly a beautiful person inside and out. My condolences to her family.

Sharon Schellenbach

Moses Chang

June 11, 2012

I will never forget Julie's beautiful smile. A warm, generous and lovely neighbor. My thoughts are with the family, very sorry for your loss.

Raul and Lupita Figueroa Molina

June 10, 2012

We will always remember Julie, a beautiful and great person, our thoughts are with the family, very sorry for your loss.

June 8, 2012

I'll never forget Julie, She was a good friend, a great lady & an example for all of us.
All my thoughts are with all of you.
Jacqueline Raphael.

The Solandts

June 8, 2012

Herve, Chloe and Maureen Solandt were saddened to learn of Julie's passing but grateful to have known her, albeit briefly. She was an important part of Jaqueline Raphael's (Herve's mom) life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Salim and family.

Sue von Nordenflycht

June 8, 2012

Salim, Claire and Alex,
Our sympathies and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Though we have known Julie only a few years she has made a major impact on our lives. We will miss her and her beautiful smile.
Love, Sue & Arvi

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