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Julian Esteban Muniz

Posted 2021-08-17 by mhenderson
Published by Parker Pioneer from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2021 -
Parker, Arizona -

Julian Muniz passed away suddenly on July 11, 2021 in Medford, Ore.,
following a short illness.

He was born Dec. 4, 1943 in Santa Ana, Calif. to Luis Muniz and Jenny
L. Perez. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Louisa
Gutierrez, his brother Louie Muniz, and his favorite uncle, Pete
Perez.

Julian is survived by his loving wife, Dianne Muniz of Big River,
Calif., by sons Stephen Muniz of Dana point, Calif., and Gerald Muniz
of Phoenix, Ariz.; by his sisters, Rosalie Arnold, Elsa Bosley, Mari
Gutierrez, and Luisa Mendoza; by his beloved aunts, Jessie Flores,
Edie Soto, Aggie Ramirez, Carmen Perez and Bea Preciado, and by
numerous nieces and nephews and great friends.

Julian attended grammar school in Santa Ana, Calif. and graduated in
the Class of 1961 from Santa Ana Senior High School.

He worked in the food distribution business in Southern California for
many years. He worked for Delaney Brothers as well as Keeler Foods
prior to retiring to Big River, Calif.

Julian worked for the Parker Unified School District for 10 years as
their warehouse manager and retired in 2009.

Along with his wife, Dianne, Julian owned and operated a popular
restaurant on the Parker Strip, Julio's Rockin' Baja Grill.

Julian loved Parker, Ariz. and made many great friends through his
work at the school district and his beloved restaurant, Julio's. He
will be greatly missed and remembered for his love of life, great
friendships, his compassion for others, and his great sense of humor.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.





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