Julia Jimenez Ortiz's Obituary
Julia Jimenez Ortiz was welcomed to our Lord’s Heaven by her Father Aurelio Jimenez and her son Ruben “Tiger” Ortiz on January 29, 2016 at 10:35 p.m. She was surrounded by her family, including her husband, son, mother and siblings. Julie was born on February 18, 1948 to Blanca (Martinez) Jimenez and Aurelio Jimenez in El Centro California. Raised in Calexico, Julie was a proud Bulldog and was well known for her talented singing voice and outgoing personality in high school. She married her high school sweetheart, Ruben L. Ortiz, on May 24, 1969 after his return from Vietnam. Julie and Ruben had two sons, Ruben “Tiger” Ortiz and Rudy Ortiz. Julie and Ruben settled down in Chula Vista, California. She was a distinguished Preschool Teacher for San Diego Unified School District and absolutely loved working with young children. Julie will be best remembered for always having the BEST jokes and being the life of the party. She was a beautiful balance – a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, an aunt, a teacher and a friend who would inspire, motivate and provide the strength we all needed to keep pushing forward! Julie had an ENORMOUS heart. She was the kind of person we need more of in this world – always thinking of others before herself and the first one to lend a hand in help! Julie’s spirit and memories will be kept alive by her Husband Ruben, Son Rudy, Mother Blanca, Siblings Norma, Aggie, Richard, Veronica, their spouses and her nieces and nephews. Truly, Julie’s impact on EVERYONE she cared for is beyond measure! Julie is at peace with her loved ones in Heaven and will be her 1st grand-daughter’s Guardian Angel. Eliana Yaretzi Ortiz was born on January 24, 2016 – making Julie a grandmother just before she passed.
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