Julia Haddad

1915 - 2014

Julia Haddad obituary, 1915-2014, El Paso, TX

Julia Haddad

1915 - 2014

BORN

1915

DIED

2014

Julia Haddad Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2014.
HADDAD Julia Esper Haddad of El Paso,Texas passed away April 23, 2014 ,one month short of her 99th birthday. She was married to Najib for 53 years until his death in 1986. Her parents, Sam and Sarah Esper, settled in Homestead, PA after immigrating from Syria, marrying in New York where Julia was born in 1915, the eldest of 12. Julia is survived by her children Maynard (Anita), Johnny, Della, Maggie Simmons, Judy and Kenneth; grandchildren Danny Haddad, Julianne Haddad, Laura Lynn Johnson, Joseph Haddad (deceased), Chris Haddad, Shawn Simmons, Judy Fourzan, Wade Walker, John Walker, and 12 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Mike, Bobby, Betty, Joe and Jim Esper and Mary Robinson, all of Pennsylvania. Julia came to El Paso as a teenaged newlywed in 1932. Without formal education, she learned Syrian and Spanish, and as her children grew in number and age, she became an accomplished cook, for years leading volunteers in St. Clement's kitchen preparing enchilada luncheons. She was honored for her then record 10,000 volunteer hours over 25 years to Thomason General and with a tray for her 15,000 hours to Providence Memorial. Julia bowled in at least 2 leagues for decades into her 90's. She took great pride in H & H Carwash and Coffee Shop established by Najib and sons. Julia's feisty spirit and competitive nature were felt by all who floated in and out of her orbit, not to be forgotten. The family thanks Julia's caretakers, Petra Garcia, Isis Diaz and Rosenda Ramirez.
Visitation is Sunday, April 27th, 5-8 pm at Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Burial is Monday, April 28th at 1 pm at Restlawn Memorial Park, 5858 Alps, followed by a Memorial Service at 3 pm at St. Clement's Episcopal Church, officiated by the Rev. Bill Cobb and the Rev. Ron Thompson.
Honorary Pallbearers include Julia's siblings, Darlene Esper, Mrs. Alicia Aboud, Leo Haddad, Norman Haddad, Brian Haddad, Billy Haddad, Joyce Haddad, Deborah Burt, Jacob Fourzan and Kevin Shannon. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Clement's or Hospice of El Paso.

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Harding-Orr, El Paso, TX.

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July 23, 2014

Tricia & Jules Lund posted to the memorial.

May 3, 2014

Beverly Wade posted to the memorial.

May 3, 2014

Tyrone Pratt posted to the memorial.

Tricia & Jules Lund

July 23, 2014

Bunny-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We didn't know your Mom, but we sure wish we had!

Beverly Wade

May 3, 2014

I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know you will miss her a lot. God Bless You.

Tyrone Pratt

May 3, 2014

Judy,

The Pratt family sends our love, prayers, hugs, and kisses to you and your family in this time of mourning. My family and I love you very much, and are deeply sorry for your loss.

Sandra Hanna

May 3, 2014

Bunny & Family...
My sympathy goes out to the entire family..I remember your Mother so well.
I know this personally, first comes the sorrow...then the sweet memories...

Betty Ariston

May 2, 2014

Dear Judy,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tamara Edmonds

May 2, 2014

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

Aubrey Turner

May 2, 2014

My deepest condolence.

Aubrey Turner

May 2, 2014

Sorry for your loss I send my deepest condolence.

Marilyn & Ward Halla

May 2, 2014

To all the family; It is such a pleasure to think back on memories of your family, and of course your Mom was at it's heart. She was a force of nature, and blessed all with whom she came into contact. Your family is so well remembered by all your old friends, including us. She'll always be with you!

May 1, 2014

Maynard, Bunny, Judy, Maggie, Della and Johnny,

What can I say other than you have my sincerest sympathy! My memories are so full of her huge personality, amazing laugh and big, big heart. She was such a special friend to Willie and Betty, too. It's funny to think about how many meals we shared at each of our homes and tender to remember Christmas decorating family parties for so many years. There's also remembering the terror I felt moving through her living room on Mesa with elders requiring I greet each on respectfully.

Sending my love and hope you are able to laugh so hard that you come to tears. She loved you so much!

Jim Farah

May 1, 2014

Maynard our prayers are with you and your family. we are so sorry for your loss.Flo (your server village inn)

Marcus Arman

May 1, 2014

Hi Juddy,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you and all your family members. I now know how you became so giving and so sweet. I now know whom you learned from to be such a wonderful person. You had the best teacher, your mom at home. You and your family are in our prayers.
Marcus Arman,

Sandra McCraw

April 29, 2014

To each of you I must say how saddened I am at your loss. Your mother was a beautiful person, inside and out. How wonderful you had her and her influence
in your lives for so many years. Her long standing faith will bring eternal peace.

I have very fond memories of times with the Haddad family, Julia at the helm.

You are in my prayers.

Gail (Crawford) Neher

April 28, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. Mrs.Haddad was always not only gracious, but welcoming to all of us who hung out at the house on Mesa St. and at St Clement. I lost my mom in February -- both great ladies and role models. My heart goes out to your family.

Linda Ramsey

April 28, 2014

The Haddad family

Your entire family has been an integral part of the Ramsey family for many, many years. From car washes to bowling to basketball--I'm sure at least fifty years of fun went with the time we spent together. I loved Julia and her love of life. She has passed her pasion on to her wonderful children.

Beth Ellen Jack

April 28, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. May your happiest memories of Julia Haddad wash over you, sustain you, keep you & bless you. Take care everyone. Beth Ellen Jack

Fred and Orvetta Haddad

April 28, 2014

Aunt Julia's Family,
How wanderful it has been for all of you to have had the great lady that she was as your blessed mother. She now will rest in peace as she has been taken by our Holy Father. May God Bless all of you and give you peace of mind that she no longer suffers.

Marian Haddad

April 27, 2014

Dearest Aunt Julie,

I speak to your spirit when I say, thank you, for the example that you were to me, and to many, thank you for your spirit, your zest, your energy, your zeal, your generosity to all of us, your friendship to our family through all the years.

I always looked up to you for your strength of mind and of purpose, your clarity, your focus, your honesty.

Something you said in my early 20s inspired me for two decades, a single sentence resonated in my air whenever I hit a challenge or difficulty, and your voice kept moving me along.

When I saw you in October of 2010, once again, one sentence you gave stayed with me, advice, without your knowing it; again, exhibiting your strength and focus, you advised, "If you're going to do something, just do it." What clarity of purpose. I look to it now. I look to your strength and honesty to guide me, and spirit me still.

I will always recall you and Della and Judy, or the entire family, or sometimes only you, parking your car at an angle, coming up the steps, to visit us during holidays or evenings together or simply for a visit. Whenever you alighted our steps, you brought in light and energy.

If it's not too much to say I love and adore you, then I say it to you, and I hold you up as one who has, without knowing it yourself, been an bright and burning example to me of so much I want and wanted to be.

You are singular, and no one will come close to being Julie Haddad. The one and only, bold, and bright, and beautiful, and real. You live and will live in our memories and hearts forever.

Please know that the entire Salim Haddad family loves the entire Najib Haddad family. My heart is with all the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, I ask the Lord to strengthen your hearts and spirits at this tender and historic time. A matriarch has left us, a pathmaker, a leader, a giver, a light.

This is the end of an era, she certainly left her mark on us, and we honor her memory through the sadness of her loss. But because we knew her, we have all gained. We were blessed, always, be her electric field of energy. Wow, for lack of better words.

Memory Eternal, and thank you, again, for your strength and your presence in all our lives. Never to be forgotten. Always to be honored.

Praying for the family's strength and courage at this time, we weep with you, and we rejoice with you, as our hope is in Christ, whose promise is to reunite us in Eternal Life.

Memory Eternal
And all my love, forever.

Sheree {Graham} Norton-Ward

April 27, 2014

Maynard, Nita and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers; comfort comes in knowing Mrs. Haddad is at peace. The Syrian dinner @ St. Clements was my very favorite; along with the great food at H & H; I know it came from her.

Glenn & Karen Powers

April 27, 2014

To Ken and all the family... Our deep condolences. She was quite a lady!

Bryan and Annette Haddad

April 27, 2014

Dearest Haddad Family,

We are deeply saddened to learn of Aunt Julia's passing. We pray for her eternal rest in the loving arms of our Lord, and for your comfort and strength during this very difficult time.

With much love,
Bryan and Annette Haddad

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