She was born in Woodsboro, Texas on December 22, 1922 to Carolina Deases and Julio Benavidez. She was married to Santos Abrego Gonzales, deceased, on October 30, 2006.
Julia was a housewife. She had a passion for her loving husband, children, grandkids, great grandkids, family, and friends. Her love of cooking, baking, and gardening was known by her loved ones. No one ever left her house on an empty stomach.
She was survived by daughter, Mary Vazquez husband Frank Vazquez; Son Joseph Ernest Gonzales, deceased; Grandchildren, Jennifer Collins husband Neil, Chris Gonzales wife Nichole, Frank A. Vazquez wife Susie, and Sara Vazquez; Great Grandchildren, Trent and Tyler, Mallory Collins, Jordyn, Lauryn, Taylor Gonzales, and Lily Vazquez; Sister, Genevie Falcon; and Sister-in-law, Consuelo Barrera.
Special thanks and appreciation go to Janice Breaux and all the staff who took loving care of her at Paradigm Westbury.