Julio R. Rinaldi
February 11, 1940 - February 16, 2021
Resident of Santa Cruz
Julio R. Rinaldi born and raised in Santa Cruz lost his one year battle with Leukemia. He was eighty-one.
Born into an Italian farming family, Julio grew brussels sprouts for more than sixty years. Farming and being outdoors gave him great pleasure and loving his work always made him a happy man. After retiring he started a horse boarding business, Coast Road Stables, that brought him even more pleasure than farming.
Julio is survived by his wife Janice of fifty three years. Their daughter Amy and husband Steve Alden. Two grandchildren Spencer and Angela. He was preceded in death by his son Peter who passed away in 2018, and by his older sister Sally Barilati. He is also survived by his sister Alma Rogers and families of both sisters.
Julio had a good life, a great family, jobs he loved, a great big extended family, happy and fun. He had lots of relatives and life long friends, life couldn't be better for him. He will be sadly missed.
Due to Covid a private family service will be planned in the future.
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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2021.

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Joey Thimad

February 15, 2025

It´s been four years since Julios´ passing . We still miss him , his smile and sense of humor . He was one of a kind and we miss him. A lot of years knowing him , 50 at least , at the ranch having my shop right across from his office .Enjoyed seeing him, chatting and having him in my life . .. He is never forgotten , ,, a man of character , gratitude and respect .God Is lucky to have him Joey and Carol

Joey Thomas and Carol

February 18, 2022

We miss Julio out at the ranch ...many years ..50...knowing him and enjoying conversation and his presence. I have fond memories at the "Watering Hole" and R and R Ranch . He was one of a kind . He will never be forgotten, it was a gift to have shared his company .
Rest In Peace

Tom Chapman

February 27, 2021

We were buddies as 9th graders at Branciforte Junior High and did pretty well together in the annual two man basketball tournament there. Julio was a terrific kid who obviously became a very fine man, something that is no surprise to those of us who liked and respected him as a teenager.

Joseph Thomas

February 26, 2021

Julio was my landlord at the ranch for almost 50 years. He was a karate student in his time. He was a student of Martial Arts and we had that in common. It was a pleasure to have him in my journey. He was respectful, kind and straight up....I appreciated knowing him. I'll miss seeing him, it will be different without him. My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.

Ilona Wood

February 23, 2021

Julio, was always such a kind compassionate man. I only knew him for four years I board my horse at Coast Road stable during that time my daughter was very ill and he would listen to me and had a compassionate ear and understood. After reading his obituary I realized that he was a wonderful family man it sounds like he was a good husband a good father and in God‘s eyes that’s a job well done I’m sure he’s in heaven with his son and his family there. But grief is hard it doesn’t really go away but it changes and you will see him again my prayers are with you❤

Morgan C. Jennifer’s sister

February 21, 2021

God bless the Rinaldi family. Our family’s hearts and love are with you. ❤

Barbara

February 20, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear of Julio's passing. I'm at Coast Road Stables...it was always nice to see Julio on his rounds around the ranch, and I will miss our chats. I won't forget his kindness when my sister passed away five years ago. He was a real gentleman from the old school. His presence at Coast will be sorely missed.

Elise Levinson

February 20, 2021

My condolences to you and the family. I said hello to Julio last Sunday and am very sad to learn that he has passed away. As my friend at CRS for almost 30 years, I will remember him every day at the ranch. He was honest, caring, sarcastic, and very funny too. Loved driving that tractor too!

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