Julie Ann Abouchar

It is with sadness that the family of Julie Ann Abouchar announce her passing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Her loving family includes her husband, Bill; her son, Joshua; her brother, Andrew (Abby); her brother-in-law, Claude; her mother-in-law, Rollie; her nieces, Sally (Noah) and Caroline; their cousin, Charlotte; and her pets, Rosie, Mini, and Malachi. Julie was born on April 23, 1963, in Oakland, California, to Alan and Ann Abouchar – the first of their two children. Before immigrating to Canada in 1969, her family lived in Brazil and the United States. Julie attended St. Clement's School in Toronto and during her childhood summers, she attended Camp Newfound in Harrison, Maine, USA. Her favourite activity was sailing, which she returned to teach as a counselor. These summers were transformative experiences for Julie, and she continued to support Camp Newfound for the remainder of her life as camp parent and recently as a member of the board of trustees. Julie's love of learning was a constant. She earned five degrees – two undergraduate degrees, and three law degrees – including Earth Sciences and Environmental Law. Her Master's work has been cited by the Superior Court of Canada. Julie trained as an environmental lawyer, serving as Legal Council to the Walkerton Inquiry, and her career gravitated to indigenous issues, where she was sought out for advice on the "duty to consult" and "impact-benefit" agreements. At the time of her passing, Julie was proudly heading the Toronto Office of Miller Titerle. Julie never missed an opportunity for adventures with Bill, Joshua, and her extended family. They hiked volcanoes in Iceland, took cooking classes in Italy, and flew to Australia to see family. Julie had a genuine interest in people, so whether she was driving the Dempster Highway, exploring the jungles of Costa Rica, or skating Le Domaine Enchanteur, she always came back with stories to tell and an appreciation for the people she met. Julie, or "Juju" to her nieces, epitomized leading with love in all aspects of her life. After Christmas dinner with an array of British desserts – fruitcake, plum pudding, and mince tarts crafted from her mother's recipe box – the kids would start on a scavenger hunt all over the house. Inevitably Sally, Caroline, and Josh were looking for clues to discover their next Toronto sleepover activity. Julie and Bill would take the three cousins to the Zoo or the Science Center, followed by the mandatory trip to the video store and frozen yogurt shop. Following in the footsteps of her mum, Julie had a keen interest in building projects, demonstrating creative talent and clear vision. She oversaw several house renovations and, recently, a rebuild of their Presqu'ile cottage. The door was always open, and everyone was welcome at her table – for tea, for a game of Wizard, or for dinner and a piece of strawberry rhubarb pie. Julie made the world a brighter place and she will be forever loved. A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate support of the indigenous education fund, Indspire (https://indspire.ca/).