Juliana Rodriguez Alvarez

The time has come for Juliana who has always cared for others first, to be at peace and rest with God and all of her loved ones that have gone home before her.

Juliana, or Julia as many knew her, was born to Manuel and Brijida Rodriguez on January 7, 1940, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She spent most of her life in Tulare County, residing in Midway- Orosi and starting her own family in Dinuba, Ca. She came from a large family, and married into a large family, so family was everything to her.

Julia is survived by her husband, Gregorio Alvarez, of Sultana, Ca. May 1st would have been the couple’s 59th wedding anniversary. Her eldest son, Raul Alvarez, preceded her into heaven in Feb. 2020. She is survived by her son Joseph (Patty) and daughter Alicia (Keith) and her grandchildren, Raul Jr. (Nieves), Sarah, Abby, Brandon, and Liam. She also had 7 great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her siblings; Mercy, Raymond (Margaret), Daniel, and Abel (Yolanda), as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Siblings she is joining in heaven are Macario, Emma, and Adolfo.

Julia lived a wonderful 84 years on this earth, surrounded by friends, family and loved ones. She will be missed greatly.