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Julia Gaitan Obituary

Julia Gaitan
Julia Gaitan, 81, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016 in her Temecula CA home. She was born in San Bernardino, CA.
Julia married her first love, Arthur Gaitan, in 1951 and had two children with him. Together they built and operated the Gaitan Family Business, The Mexico Café, on Highland Ave in San Bernardino in 1974.
Arthur and Julia were married in 1951 and raised their two children, Arthur Jr and Sharon, while still running their business. Art and Julia were happily married for over 64 years and enjoyed boating and traveling.
Julia was the heart of her family and she will be greatly missed.
Julia is survived by her husband, Arthur; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Mike Blechinger; grandsons, Arthur and David Gaitan; great grandson, Braxton Gaitan and Braxton's mother Shawna Delaney.
She was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Jr; and her parents, Maria and Harry Keller.
A service is planned at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 10:00. Private graveside service.

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Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Mar. 4, 2016.

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Renee Bouche

March 8, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Julia's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

B Folk

March 7, 2016

Sharon, I went to school with you at Serrano Jr. High (my name was Cathy Brown). It is hard to lose one's parents. I offer my condolences to you and your family during this time and hope you find strength in the Lord.

San Bernardino City Library Foundation

March 7, 2016

With Sympathy

Although we know at such a time,
there's little we can say.
We want to let you know
that you are in our thoughts today.

Sincerely,

Luis and pilar Dutan

March 4, 2016

My father wishes to express his condolences , and prayers to the family of Art and Julia , my father has mentioned he had done some handi work for the family in the past , and has said Julia was a very very nice lady .May God bless ...Sincerely Luis and Pilar Duran

Gordon Swing

March 4, 2016

This grand lady and I go back as friends to the first grade at Burbank Elementary School on Mill Street. It's been my privilege and honor to have known her for all those years. Julia and Art were, and he still is, my best friends in the world. We'll miss you Julia. Gordon and Ree Swing

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