He is preceded in death by his mother, Eudelia Rodriguez Perales and father, Julio Goitia Perales. Julio is survived by his sisters and brothers: Maria Mercedes Perales, Graciela Perales, Roberto Perales, Elena Rojas, Gustavo Perales, Linda Perales, Elda Sorrell, Elsa Torres and Rene Alejandro Perales; 14 nieces and nephews.