Julia Valdez Santos

Albert and Julia Santos, of Winona and companions of over 61 years, went to be with the Lord and to spend eternity together. Julia, age 76, was born on June 7, 1936 and passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

She was born in San Antonio to Sam and Julia Valdez Vallejo, they preceded her in death. Albert, age 83, was born on June 27, 1929 and passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012.

He was born in Lavernia, Texas to Alberto and Maria de Jesus Robles Santos, they preceded him in death.

Albert and Julia were married in Seguin, Texas and together spent a lifetime as husband and wife and best friends. They raised a large family and extended family and were proud owners of El Picador restaurant in Owentown, Texas during the 1980’s. They were members of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for over 40 years.

Albert and Julia are survived by six children, Juanita McCoy and husband Roger, Albert Santos and wife Jackie, Evelyn Scott and husband Jim, Ernest Santos, Kenneth Santos and wife Brenda, and Shirley Klein. They are also survived by Albert’s four brothers and two sisters and by 20 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

They were preceded in death by two children, Lisa Santos and Leonard Santos.

Services for Mr. and Mrs. Santos will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Lloyd James Funeral Home.