Julian H. Rangel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on February 15, 2009 at the age of 90 with his loved ones at his side. Julian was born June 19, 1918 in San Pedro, California to his loving parents Felipe and Antonina Rangel. He was one of eleven children. He spent his 89 years of life in Piru, California, where he grew up and raised a family. He worked for Fillmore-Piru Citrus Association where he retired after working for 43 years as a field foreman.
He had many hobbies which included fishing down at Crowley Lake, hunting in the canyons of Piru, and enjoying hosting many BBQ’s with family and friends, many wonderful memories of him were made at these BBQ’s. He was also known for his canning of olives and chilies and making his jerky. He loved to take drives down to Piru Lake with his grandchildren and sit and share stories of his past, this was one of his get away places.
Julian has touched the lives of many people and has been part of many memories. He was a kind man, happy, out going and very well respected in his community. He had a big heart and will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret Rangel, their daughter, Delfina Beltran (Mommy) her husband John; his brothers, Tommy Rangel, Lupe Rangel and Johnny Rangel, his sister Jennie; his granddaughter, Charlene Montelongo her husband Martin; his grandson, Brent Beltran; also his great-granddaughter, Shyanne Nunez her husband Rigo and his great-grandson, Ryan Montelongo.
Why did you have to go and die?
I don’t want to have to say goodbye.
God must have thought you were very special to take you away,
but couldn’t have waited just another day?
God’s looking after you now,
High, high up in the sky,
Up there in heaven where all the angels lie,
You wouldn’t have wanted us to make a fuss,
After all, you’re still down here with all of us.
Just because we can’t see you, doesn’t mean you’re not here
I know you are somewhere very, very near.
I love you so much but I know it is time to say
Goodbye Julian.
Rest in Peace you will always and forever be missed
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:00a.m. at San Salvador Catholic Church in Piru, California. Interment to follow at Piru District Cemetery in Piru, California.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operated Garcia Mortuary, 629 South “A” Street, Oxnard, California. For further information, please call (805) 486-9148.