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Julia Budzinski Obituary

BUDZINSKI, Julia Marie, 17, born in Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, after a boating accident. She was a rising senior at the Center for Education and Development at Glen Allen High School, where she was a three-sport athlete in volleyball, soccer and basketball. At her school, she recently was elected Vice President of the National Honor Society and named a leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Most importantly, Julia was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, teammate and friend.

Julia was a perfectionist, a fierce competitor, a social butterfly, a lover of sunsets (especially at the beach) and had a quick and sarcastic wit to match her curious mind. In the classroom, she offered a bright intellect and commitment to grow. On the field and court, Julia poured her soul into games, inspired by her passion to help her teammates and desire to win. She pushed herself to continually improve and be the very best she could be in everything she did. Julia cherished her faith, family and friendships and strove to give herself equally to those she loved.

Julia is survived by a large family who loves her and misses her dearly, including her parents, Mark and Monica; her siblings, Josh and Lily; her paternal grandparents, Roman and Eleanore Budzinski; her maternal grandmother, Rosemary Sovyak; her maternal grandfather, Raymond Berquist; her stepgrandmother, Linda Toy; her paternal great-grandmother, Frances Budzinski; her aunts and uncles, Krista Berquist and Marc Robinson, Jared and Danielle Berquist and Carrie Ehart; her first cousins, Jordan Ehart and Nate and Zoe Robinson; many other cousins and countless extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church located at 4491 Springfield Road in Glen Allen. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Julia Budzinski Memorial Scholarship Fund by visiting henricogives.org/Julia.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2022.

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Brian Dickinson

July 24, 2022

May your beautiful Daughter RIP. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family.

Alison Samson from Cape Breton , Nova Scotia

July 23, 2022

Our deepest condolences to your family for the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter Julia. May the many blessings you shared with her help to comfort you during this difficult time. Thoughts, hugs and prayers to give you the strength to get through this. I will be placing an angel in my home in honor of Julia.. cherish all the beautiful memories .

Susan

July 23, 2022

While I personally did not know the family, as a huge Blue Jays fan I want to offer my sincere condolences and sympathy. I can only imagine what you are going thru as a family, my family went through similarwith the lost of my Son, take your time to heal with your family, Your fans and I am sure the whole team are behind you and will say a Prayer for your Beautiful Daughter. May God Bless you LL

Mike & Mary Ann Serafini

July 16, 2022

Our deepest condolences to the Budzinski family on the tragic loss of your daughter/granddaughter. Our thoughts are with you, and we pray that God will give you the strength to deal with this sudden loss and sadness.

Kathleen TOBIAS

July 15, 2022

I heard of Julia´s loss from my daughter (St. Michael parishioner). There are no words that will comfort you now. I just pray that over time your feel Julia´s spiritual love and presence until you meet again.

Andy Beron

July 13, 2022

May Julia Live On In The Hearts & Minds Of Her Family and Friends

LILLIAN THOMAS

July 11, 2022

My deepest sympathy to the family. Praying for strength in this your time of grief. The Blue Jays has lost a family member. RIP sweet one.

Oshawa, ON, Canada

Cheryl Ninham

July 11, 2022

Our deepest and most sincere prayers to your family at this dark time! Bless Julia on her next journey.

Cheryl & Jeff Ninham
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Julie Mahnke

July 11, 2022

While I personally did not know the family, as a huge Blue Jays fan I want to offer my sincere condolences and sympathy. I can´t imagine what you are going thru as a family, "Bud" take your time to heal with your family, the team and fans have your back. Rest In Peace Julia.

The Buddendeck Family

July 11, 2022

We are sending you our deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister, Julia. Love and light is being sent to you during this very dark time.

Lynnette and Joe Scanga

July 11, 2022

Our deepest condolences to your family for the tragic loss of Julia. May the many blessings you shared with her help to comfort you during this difficult time. Thoughts, hugs and prayers to give you the strength to get through this

Susan Turner, London Ontario.

July 11, 2022

My deepest sympathies to the Budzinski family. My thoughts are with you.

Marilyn R. Robblee Nova Scotia Canada

July 11, 2022

Dear Monica & Mark, Sending my deepest sympathy to your family in the tragic loss of your sweet Julia. To lose a child has got to be the most heart renching thing imaginable. I am keeping you in my thought and prayers. May you find peace in the fact that she passed having a fun filled day on the lake.

Margaret Wickstrom

July 11, 2022

So very sorry to hear about the lose of your daughter and sister. My prayers are with all the family. May she rest in peace.

larry johnson

July 10, 2022

I know you don't know me we meet your Mom at Supperstar Pissa on a Saturday afternoon.they didn't get you Moms name right and we got to talking about baseball and your Dad. i lost my 19yr old son a few years back,God bless you and your family. So sorry for the family. RIP.

Bobbi Blakely

July 10, 2022

My is broken for your beautiful family.
I also lost a daughter so my pain runs deep in my veins. I am from Toronto, Ontario and want to emphasize how much we all love and care for you all!

Janice Bird

July 10, 2022

I live in Mississauga, Ont., am a huge Blue Jays fan and have great respect for Mark. My deepest condolences go out to all of the family in the death of Julia.

All Toronto Blue Jays Fans

July 10, 2022

The Jays Family is our family. We grieve this loss with your family and the team. With deepest sympathy.

Jenn Webb

July 10, 2022

My heart breaks for your family. Julia was an incredible student and delightful young lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Sending big big hugs to sweet Lily and I will keep you all in my thoughts.

Jane Peterson

July 10, 2022

My heartfelt sympathy to the Budzinski family, your loss is felt by many. I am from Ontario and as I am all Toronto Blue Jay fans have Mark and family in our hearts.

Tim Cote

July 9, 2022

I wish to offer my deepest sympathy on the passing of Julia. I am from Ottawa and a big Jays fan with a lot of respect for Mark. May Julia RIP.

A Richmond neighbor

July 9, 2022

This loss to your family is heart breaking and your grief must be overwhelming. But your grace and concern for others is inspirational. May you all be comforted and know how much you are admired.

Anne Quigley

July 8, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. No one can ever take away your memories, thinking of you all at this sad time.

Marilyn R. Robblee

July 8, 2022

Mark,Monica & family,
Sending you my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you in the passing of your dear daughter Julia. There are no words for how badly I feel for all of you. Loosing a child is not the way it´s supposed to be. May you all find comfort in your memories of Julia and know she is in a better place. She passed on a fun filled day doing what she loved with friends. May you find comfort in that knowledge. God Bless you all.

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St. Michael Catholic Church

4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

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