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Julia De La Cruz Obituary

Julia A. De La Cruz Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother Julia De La Cruz of Kyle, TX surrounded by her family and special friends died peacefully at home on Monday, June 25, 2007 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Jose and Juanita Alcala and brothers Santos Bandera and Florentino Alcala. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Eulalio De La Cruz; daughters, Trini Fabian (Richard), Gloria De La Cruz (Edward), Sylvia Esparza (Fernando), Yolanda Flores (Richard), Angie Ramirez (Cecilio), and Janie De La Cruz (Roger); brothers, Manual Alcala (Janie), Daniel (Anna), John (Maria), Paul (Mary), and Joe (Henrietta); sisters, Linda Celedon (Manuel) and Elvira Romo; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The family will receive family and friends from 6:30 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Angel Funeral Home, 1600 S. 1st St. Austin, TX. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2007 at Santa Cruz Church , 1100 Main St. in Buda, TX. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Richard Fabian, Jr., Mario Fabian, Richard Flores, Jr., Jonathan De La Cruz, Michael Vega, Frank Vega, John Albert Ramirez, Fernando Esparza, Jr., and Isaac De La Cruz. Honorary pallbearers will be her sons-in-law, Richard Flores, Sr., Richard Fabian, Sr., Cecilio Ramirez, Jr., Fernando Esparza, Edward Garcia, and Roger Romero. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Ellen Smith and the staff at Southwest Cancer Center for all of their care and support.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jun. 28, 2007.

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Becky Rodriguez-Rivera

June 29, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Julia at the Austin State Hospital and I certainly enjoyed sharing stories about our families with one another. She would light up when she would talk about her children and grandchildren. May God Bless all of you.

Yolanda Renteria

June 28, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the DelaCruz and Alcala family in your time of sorrow. May God's peace and love comfort you.

Yolanda Renteria
Steven & Jacob Alcala

Carolyn Flores Prince

June 28, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lucy Torres Solis

June 28, 2007

our prayers are with the family and our depest sympathy to her children,such great pain to lose your mom our condolences to the alcala and Delacruz families >>from the Torres Family

Rose Rowland

June 28, 2007

Jose Alcala and Family, I am very sorry for the loss in your family of Julia. You all are in my prayers. God Bless. Peace, Rose Rowland

Dora Cain

June 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you Trini, and your family. May God continuously strengthen you all during this time of sorrow.
God Bless.

Mike arellano

June 28, 2007

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

Connie Alcala-Lopez

June 28, 2007

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

Pete Esparza Jr.

June 28, 2007

My condolences to De La Cruz family. I'm feeling your pain. I lost my Mom to cancer last year in August. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Losing a Mom is devastating.
God Bless.

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