Julia Agripina Cruz

Julia Agripina Cruz obituary, Alexandria, VA

Julia Agripina Cruz

Julia Cruz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cunningham Turch Funeral & Cremation Services - Alexandria on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Julia Agripina Cruz de la Cruz (née Salazar) was born on July 21, 1942, and passed on July 4, 2025, at 82 years old. She passed peacefully in the night at the Virginia Hospital Center surrounded by family and loved ones from across states, nationalities and lifetimes. Born as sibling number nine to twelve siblings in Taxisco, Guatemala, Julia was always surrounded by family and embodied a mischievous, kind-hearted and entrepreneurial nature as she helped raise nearly each of her nieces and nephews while also assisting in the family businesses, never failing to carry herself with grace and good-humor. When she wasn't dedicating herself to her loved ones, you could likely find her betting against her husband on soccer games, churning away at casino slots or listening to a wide variety of music while cooking meals as comforting as her. She leaves behind much of herself in her family, namely survived by her husband, Armando Cruz Rodriguez, her children, Armando Cruz, Jr., and Roxana Cruz, and grandchild, Alexis Cooney Cruz. Julia's laughter, recipes and graciousness will echo in many for generations. A viewing will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home & Crematory in Old Town from 10am-12pm followed by a brief Catholic service. All members of the public are welcome to attend.Flowers are kindly accepted by the Cruz family, but individuals may also feel welcome to plant their own flowers or donate to an individual in need as a memorial contribution.
Julia Agripina Cruz de la Cruz (née Salazar) nació el 21 de julio de 1942 y falleció el cuatro de julio del 2025 a los 82 años de edad. Falleció en tranquilidad un poco después de la medianoche en el Virginia Hospital Center rodeada por sus familiares y seres queridos quienes trascendieron municipalidades, nacionalidades y épocas de memorias. Julia nació como la novena hermana en una familia de doce hijos, y nunca hubo un momento en donde no estaba envuelta por su familia. Era traviesa pero siempre desde una perspectiva bondadosa y con un espíritu emprendedor mientras ayudaba criar todas sus sobrinos y mantener las empresas familiares. Nunca faltó su gracia o sentido de humor en cualquier momento. Y si no se estaba dedicándose a sus seres queridos, era probable que la encontrarías apostando contra su esposo en los partidos de fútbol, echándole ganas en los casinos, o disfrutando de su música favorita mientras cocinaba comida tan reconfortante como ella. Julia deja mucho de su espíritu en su familia, ante todo en su esposo, Armando Cruz Rodriguez, sus hijos, Armando Cruz, Jr., y Roxana Cruz, y su nieta Alexis Cooney Cruz. La sonrisa, las recetas y la gracia de Julia reverbera en todos y en las generaciones que vengan. Miembros del publico estan invitados al velatorio que será concluyida por un breve servicio de cuerpo presente el sabado doce de julio del 2025 en el Cunningham Turch Funeral Home & Crematory en Old Town desde la 10:00 hasta las 12:00.La familia Cruz aprecian las flores como un símbolo conmemorativo del pésame, pero también aprecian si las personas crearan su flor propia o donaran a un individuo necesitada. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Julia, please visit our Tree Store.

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