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Lupe Julius Obituary

Julius, Lupe Maura; Nee Montoya Peacefully passed away just after noon on Monday, December 27, 2010. Born in San Jose, CA on Nov. 21, 1913, Two hours after her twin Louise, to Charles and Sarafina Montoya. The Montoya clan dates back to the early 1700's in California. Lupe moved to SF in 1944. Lupe worked for the US Army at Fort Mason, Marwadells, VWR and CMS. Lupe married Henry F. Julius (d.1994), in January of 1949. In 1953 Henry and Lupe moved to SSF where they raised their two children E. Francisco Julius of Rome, Italy and Barbara A. Julius of SSF. Lupe is survived by her children and three nieces and a nephew. Lupe's family preceded her in death; parents in the '60's; and siblings: Constance, Irene, Louise and Ralph. Lupe was a founding parishioner of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, SSF. She was a member of Los Califorianos, the Kopling Society and the YLI. Friends may visit between 4-8pm Mon. Jan 3rd Garden Chapel, 885 El Camino Real, So. SF where a Vigil will be held at 7pm. Mass of Resurrection will be offered on Tues, Jan 4th at 11am Mater Dolorosa Church, 307 Willow Way, So. SF. Committal Cypress Lawn Memorial Park. Contributions may be made in memory of Lupe Maura Julius to Canine Companions for Independence, P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446 Condolences may also be made at www.gardenchapel885.com Garden Chapel Funeral Directors (650) 583-2510

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 29, 2010 to Jan. 2, 2011.

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Kirsten Mosqueda

January 6, 2011

Barbara, so very sorry for your loss. Time will eventually heal some of the hurt and then the happy and sharing memories of your mom will fall into place. It's tough, but hang in there.

Enrico Pecori

January 4, 2011

Franco and Barbara,
I'm very sorry to hear about you loss, I'm grateful to have met her and spent time with her for her birthday about 10 years ago.

your friend

Daniel Wilson

January 2, 2011

Dear Cousins,
I am sorry to hear of our Great Aunt Lupe's passing. I have nothing but fond and loving memories of your mom - she and your dad were a class act - people from another time. It was always a pleasure to visit you all and to gain another perspective into our Montoya family from my grandma's twin. All of my love and best wishes for this new year go out to you both. May the new year bring you peace and healing and may Lupe's light continue to shine on in both of you for many years to come.

Rose Brito Rudometkin

January 2, 2011

Francisco & Barbara, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Growing up in Sunshine Gardens and Mater Dolorosa created a lot of lasting friendships. May God give you comfort and strength at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanne Davis

January 1, 2011

Barbara and Franco, I hope you find condolences in the many shared memories. Lupe was so fortunate to have had such a full life and loving family. Barbara, you have been an amazing daughter and caregiver to your mother, bless you. My heart goes out to you both during these times.

Rae L. Wexler

December 31, 2010

Although we have never touched the same city at the same time, I feel that I have known you and Lupe for a very long time. I remember the cookie exchanges, the internet thang. I remember the luncheon where you introduced the group to the cell phone. and I still laugh.

May the light of the good times guide you through the next times.

Bill Lanese

December 31, 2010

Barbara & Franco,
My most sincere sympathy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God bless!

December 31, 2010

In life and death, may peace be with you all at this time and always. I have such admiration for Barbara who so kindly and lovingly cared for Lupe for all of these years. I feel blessed to have visited Barbara and Lupe this past fall and it was such a priveledge to see what their relationship was like at the end. Lupe was very serene and seemed at peace. My love goes out even more to you all at this time. Lupe and Barbara, you have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be on my heart and mind. May peace be with you, love j

Tammy Cheeseman

December 31, 2010

Barbara, my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Martha Roe

December 31, 2010

Barbara, my dear online friend, my sympathy to you and your brother. May you be consoled in knowing that you did everything possible to make Lupe's final years on earth as comfortable as possible. You are a very special daughter.

Sandy Sterner

December 31, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Frances Rumsey Wilson-Chroust

December 31, 2010

From my growing up years I have fond memories of my Aunt Lupe & Uncle Henry & cousins Earl "Franco" & Barbara. I loved the anticipation of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's & Easter when the family got together at our grandparents Montoya's home. It was such a treat to have cousins to visit with. Being an only child was not fun. Thankfully, Aunt Lupe, shared with me cousins to love & enjoy. Aunt Lupe & I were once about the same dress size, so she shared with me some of the nicest clothes I have ever owned when she got tired of them & handed them down to me as I grew into being an adult. My aunt was thoughtful, loving, kind, smart, outgoing, a great cook. Aunt Lupe never learned to drive, but she always managed to get to my wedding, my anniversary party/house warming, other family events & arrived looking pretty like she stepped out of a Macy's catalog page. She & Uncle Henry & my cousins have all been very loving toward my 3 sons when they came to my home or I went to theirs with my family. She was my last Aunt to leave this life, she will be missed & remembered as a blessing to my life.

Marilyn Clark

December 31, 2010

My condolences to Barbara and Earl on the loss of their mother, Lupe. I remember having lunch with her shortly before her 90th birthday in San Jose. A happy, smiling Lupe. Rest in peace.

Patricia O'Brien

December 30, 2010

Dear Friend, rest in peace. It was an honor to call you "friend". I shall miss you.

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