Julia C. Saldaña was born on January 16, 1922 in Phoenix, Arizona.   For over 15 years she worked as a Fabricator.   Prayer was Julia’s foundation; she instilled the principles of faith in her family.  Julia was a faithful member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Her pastimes included, solving crossword puzzles, cooking, crocheting, gardening, dancing, singing and watching Life Time Movies.

On September 16, 2017, surrounded by her beloved family, Julia passed away in Hemet, California.

She is survived by her children, Mary Moreno, Rudy Saldaña and Adolfo Saldaña; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.

The memories of Julia will forever be in the hearts of those she loved dearly. 

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Heaven lit up with a mighty presence,

as the Angels all looked down.

Today the Lord was placing the jewels

Into my mother’s crown.

He held up a golden crown,

as my darling mother looked on.

He said in His gentle voice,

‘I will now explain each one.’

‘The first gem,’ He said, ‘is a Ruby,

and it’s for endurance alone,

for all the nights you waited up

for your children to come home.’

‘For all the nights by their bedside,

you stayed till the fever went down.

For nursing every little wound,

I add this ruby to your crown.’

‘An emerald, I’ll place by the ruby,

for leading your child in the right way.

For teaching them the lessons,

That made them who they are today.’

‘For always being right there,

through all life’s important events.

I give you a sapphire stone,

for the time and love you spent.’

‘For untying the strings that held them,

when they grew up and left home.

I give you this one for courage.’

Then the Lord added a garnet stone.

‘I’ll place a stone of amethyst,’ He said.

‘For all the times you spent on your knees,

when you asked if I’d take care of your children,

and then for having faith in Me.’

‘I have a pearl for every little sacrifice

that you made without them knowing.

For all the times you went without,

to keep them happy, healthy and growing.’

‘And last of all I have a diamond,

the greatest one of all,

for sharing unconditional love

whether they were big or small.’

‘It was your love that helped them grow

Feeling safe and happy and proud

A love so strong and pure

It could shift the darkest cloud.’

After the Lord placed the last jewel in,

He said, ‘Your crown is now complete,

You’ve earned your place in Heaven

With your children at your feet.’

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Eternal Heavenly Father, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary I offer Thee this Little Chaplet of three Hail Marys for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory and for the souls of all poor sinners on earth, especially Bishops, Priests, and Religious, and those within my home and family; according to Thy most holy Will; in Jesus Name and in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Mary ever virgin, Daughter of the Father, pray for us.  

Mary ever virgin, Mother of the Son, pray for us.

Mary ever virgin, Spouse of the Holy Ghost, pray for us.

On the Cross: Make the Sign of the Cross and say the Apostles Creed.

On the first Large Bead: Say the Lord’s Prayer.

On the three small beads: Say one Hail Mary each.

On the second Large Bead: Say the "Glory be to the Father…" the "O my Jesus, forgive us" (Fatima Prayer)… Then add:

Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us.

Our Lady of the most Blessed Sacrament, pray for us.

Holy Angels and Saints of the living God, pray for us.

Amen.

 

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