Julia Almaraz, 79, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Houston, Texas. She was born on April 23, 1937 in Lockhart, Texas to Hilario and Juanita Velasquez Tello. She is survived by her chidren, Michael Carter, Barbara Stuckey and husband Roger, Laura Carter, Anthony Carter, Alex Almaraz, Steve Almaraz and wife Irene, David Almaraz and wife Erica; brother, Hilario Tello, Jr. and wife Olga and a numerous grandchildren.