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DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Julian Antonio Tafur
Julian Tafur, 73, a Kings Mountain resident passed away on March 6, 2024. He was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, son of the late Carlos Ernesto Tafur and Martha Santos de Tafur, and is survived by his wife of 47 years Nancy Buchanan, sons Julian and Carlos, daughter in laws Annika Tafur and Tina Tafur, grandchildren Ivana, Luanna, Julian Andres and Daniel.
In South America he is survived by his siblings Silvana, Martha, Marcia and Rigo Tafur.
Julian did his undergraduate studies in Ecuador, in the 70s he received his Masters degree in Seismology (civil Engineering) at Clemson University.
While on a school break, Julian visited Gastonia at the suggestion of a classmate, where he met the love of his life Nancy Buchanan.
Julian was a dedicated husband and father, a good son, brother and friend. He was always a true gentleman. His passions were chess, painting, and his profession, civil engineering.
Rest in peace dearest Julian, you are taking a piece of our hearts with you, we´ll see you soon.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel
VISITATION: Friday, March 8, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Parlor of Harris Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC
GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM
ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
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Jorge Salas
March 11, 2024
Jorge Salas
March 11, 2024
Jorge Salas
March 11, 2024
My name is Jorge Salas and I live in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. I have been in the USA since 1970 and like Julian I was also an Engineer, currently retired.
Julian was my classmate some years in Elementary and High School at the San Jose La Salle Institution in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
I remember him very well and we shared many memorable moments during the years of the 50´s and 60´s.
It is very sad to hear of his passing and for that I want to express my condolences to his wife, children and the rest of the family. Hope that God gives all of you the strength to cope with such an irreparable loss.
I was unknown that he resided in the USA, had I known that, I would have gone to visit him. I have been in the area of Charlotte, North Carolina many times.
May God receive Julian in His Kingdom. Some day I will see you again in Heaven my dear friend.
You excelled in this world in every aspect of your life and God will reward all your good deeds.
May his soul Rest in Peace.
I am attaching a couple of pictures when him and I were in the 2nd year of High School. I am in the top row in the middle next to the cleric, Julian is in the second row on the right side.
If you want to contact me, my email address is [email protected] and my cell number (561) 373-8597.
I have many pictures of him from those years because I kept all my yearsbooks. I will gladly provide them to you in you are interested.
Edgar F. Domínguez
March 8, 2024
Julian and I, graduated with 1967/68 class at Colegio San José "La Salle" in Guayaquil-Ecuador. We became the XX graduating class. Share some moments attending classes and participating in intramural sports. So sorry to hear of your loss, he will be in our hearts and prayers. My name is Edgar F. Domínguez. Hope you can see a couple of pictures that I´m trying to send: One is from the plaque of our graduating class. Another when he is in 7th grade (row four,4th. place from left to right). And his graduation picture at 18 years old.
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