Julian Alberto De La Torre, 57, of Baker City, died January 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. In the final days of his life, he was comforted to know he was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sisters Stella and Margie.
There will be having a Celebration of Life Potluck for friends and family in Baker City at the Christian Church 675 Highway 7, on Saturday January 17, at 1 p.m.
A Memorial service for Julian will be held in Gonzales California on February 20, 2015 ~ 2:00 p.m. at St Theodore’s church 120 First St. in Gonzales, California followed by graveside service. Friends will be invited to join the family for a reception and celebration of Julian's life following the interment at the St. Theodore Parish hall.
For many of us there will be a big empty space in our hearts that can never be filled and we will miss you dearly. His primary caregiver, his loving and dedicated wife, Sonya, never left his side.
Julian Alberto was born in Salinas, California on June 19, 1957 to Alberto De La Torre "Shorty" and Hortencia (Salas) "Tenchie.” He was raised in Gonzales, California where he attended Gonzales high and was on the Spartan football team. During his football season every Friday before his game his mother and sisters would have to make homemade burritos for his football team, but unknown to them Julian would sell the burritos to his teammates and keep all the money for himself even though his mom and sisters did all the work. But it was still ok with his mom that he kept the money even though his sisters were not too happy about it. He also was a trumpet player in the junior high he attended in Gonzales.
Julian and Sonya Mae McLeod were married on March 31, 1994 in Salinas California. They met one night in a club singing Karaoke. Sonya looked over and saw such a handsome man sitting there, at first she thought it might be Billy Ray Cyrus, they meet that night and spent 21 years together and had three beautiful children Devin Scott McLeod, Tonya Rosario De La Torre, and Julianna Elizabeth De La Torre.
Julian worked in the fields his teenage years and after graduating high school he became a Foreman for Oshita Produce in Gonzales, California. After working for Oshita Produce Julian became a supervisor for the local high school and then became a Teacher Assistant. Years later Julian became a delivery driver of C&J automotive in Salinas, California.
Julian enjoyed spending his time on the baseball field playing for various baseball/softball teams. He always loved football weather it was playing a game with the boys or watching it on TV, especially if the Bears were playing because you all know what bears fanatic he was. In Julian’s younger years, he spent his time playing in the local neighborhood band with Jimmy Garcia, Mike Valentine, Sugar Bear, and all the boys. Julian also loved spending his time with his family watching his kids playing sports or just sitting together watching a movie.
Julian lived in Gonzales California until his adult years and then moved to Salinas California where he resided for many years. In 2003, they relocated the family to Baker City Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his Mother Tenchie; Father Alberto; Mother-in-law Judy; Cousins Manuel, Willie, and David.
Julian is survived by his wife Sonya; son Devin Scott McLeod and his wife Sabrina; daughters Tonya Rosario De La Torre and Julianna Elizabeth De La Torre all of Baker City, Oregon. His grandchildren Makayla Amy Faith McLeod, Dominique Nadine McLeod, Devin Scott McLeod Jr.; sisters Stella Jessie(De La Torre) Antopia and husband, Jose Luis and Margie Campos; brothers Joe Phillip De La Torre, Pete Edwardo De La Torre and his wife Virgie. Nineteen nieces and nephews, to numerous, cousins. Thank you to all of them for all their love and support.
The family expresses its appreciation to Stephanie Luna, Sandra Emery, Mountain State Tumor Institute staff, Heart and Home, all our family members, and all our friends for all your love, support, prayers, and hard work you have done to fulfill Julian’s last requests because we could not have done without all of you.
For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Julian may do so to help with final expenses incurred to bury him in California next to his Mother (Julian's request) through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
There will be having a Celebration of Life Potluck for friends and family in Baker City at the Christian Church 675 Highway 7, on Saturday January 17, at 1 p.m.
A Memorial service for Julian will be held in Gonzales California on February 20, 2015 ~ 2:00 p.m. at St Theodore’s church 120 First St. in Gonzales, California followed by graveside service. Friends will be invited to join the family for a reception and celebration of Julian's life following the interment at the St. Theodore Parish hall.
For many of us there will be a big empty space in our hearts that can never be filled and we will miss you dearly. His primary caregiver, his loving and dedicated wife, Sonya, never left his side.
Julian Alberto was born in Salinas, California on June 19, 1957 to Alberto De La Torre "Shorty" and Hortencia (Salas) "Tenchie.” He was raised in Gonzales, California where he attended Gonzales high and was on the Spartan football team. During his football season every Friday before his game his mother and sisters would have to make homemade burritos for his football team, but unknown to them Julian would sell the burritos to his teammates and keep all the money for himself even though his mom and sisters did all the work. But it was still ok with his mom that he kept the money even though his sisters were not too happy about it. He also was a trumpet player in the junior high he attended in Gonzales.
Julian and Sonya Mae McLeod were married on March 31, 1994 in Salinas California. They met one night in a club singing Karaoke. Sonya looked over and saw such a handsome man sitting there, at first she thought it might be Billy Ray Cyrus, they meet that night and spent 21 years together and had three beautiful children Devin Scott McLeod, Tonya Rosario De La Torre, and Julianna Elizabeth De La Torre.
Julian worked in the fields his teenage years and after graduating high school he became a Foreman for Oshita Produce in Gonzales, California. After working for Oshita Produce Julian became a supervisor for the local high school and then became a Teacher Assistant. Years later Julian became a delivery driver of C&J automotive in Salinas, California.
Julian enjoyed spending his time on the baseball field playing for various baseball/softball teams. He always loved football weather it was playing a game with the boys or watching it on TV, especially if the Bears were playing because you all know what bears fanatic he was. In Julian’s younger years, he spent his time playing in the local neighborhood band with Jimmy Garcia, Mike Valentine, Sugar Bear, and all the boys. Julian also loved spending his time with his family watching his kids playing sports or just sitting together watching a movie.
Julian lived in Gonzales California until his adult years and then moved to Salinas California where he resided for many years. In 2003, they relocated the family to Baker City Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his Mother Tenchie; Father Alberto; Mother-in-law Judy; Cousins Manuel, Willie, and David.
Julian is survived by his wife Sonya; son Devin Scott McLeod and his wife Sabrina; daughters Tonya Rosario De La Torre and Julianna Elizabeth De La Torre all of Baker City, Oregon. His grandchildren Makayla Amy Faith McLeod, Dominique Nadine McLeod, Devin Scott McLeod Jr.; sisters Stella Jessie(De La Torre) Antopia and husband, Jose Luis and Margie Campos; brothers Joe Phillip De La Torre, Pete Edwardo De La Torre and his wife Virgie. Nineteen nieces and nephews, to numerous, cousins. Thank you to all of them for all their love and support.
The family expresses its appreciation to Stephanie Luna, Sandra Emery, Mountain State Tumor Institute staff, Heart and Home, all our family members, and all our friends for all your love, support, prayers, and hard work you have done to fulfill Julian’s last requests because we could not have done without all of you.
For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Julian may do so to help with final expenses incurred to bury him in California next to his Mother (Julian's request) through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
Julian Alberto De La Torre, 57, of Baker City, died January 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. In the final days of his life, he was comforted to know he was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sisters Stella and Margie.
There will be having a Celebration of Life Potluck for friends and family in Baker City at the Christian Church 675 Highway 7, on Saturday January 17, at 1 p.m.
A Memorial service for Julian will be held in Gonzales California on February 20, 2015 ~ 2:00 p.m. at St Theodore’s church 120 First St. in Gonzales, California followed by graveside service. Friends will be invited to join the family for a reception and celebration of Julian's life following the interment at the St. Theodore Parish hall.
For many of us there will be a big empty space in our hearts that can never be filled and we will miss you dearly. His primary caregiver, his loving and dedicated wife, Sonya, never left his side.
Julian Alberto was born in Salinas, California on June 19, 1957 to Alberto De La Torre "Shorty" and Hortencia (Salas) "Tenchie.” He was raised in Gonzales, California where he attended Gonzales high and was on the Spartan football team. During his football season every Friday before his game his mother and sisters would have to make homemade burritos for his football team, but unknown to them Julian would sell the burritos to his teammates and keep all the money for himself even though his mom and sisters did all the work. But it was still ok with his mom that he kept the money even though his sisters were not too happy about it. He also was a trumpet player in the junior high he attended in Gonzales.
Julian and Sonya Mae McLeod were married on March 31, 1994 in Salinas California. They met one night in a club singing Karaoke. Sonya looked over and saw such a handsome man sitting there, at first she thought it might be Billy Ray Cyrus, they meet that night and spent 21 years together and had three beautiful children Devin Scott McLeod, Tonya Rosario De La Torre, and Julianna Elizabeth De La Torre.
Julian worked in the fields his teenage years and after graduating high school he became a Foreman for Oshita Produce in Gonzales, California. After working for Oshita Produce Julian became a supervisor for the local high school and then became a Teacher Assistant. Years later Julian became a delivery driver of C&J automotive in Salinas, California.
Julian enjoyed spending his time on the baseball field playing for various baseball/softball teams. He always loved football weather it was playing a game with the boys or watching it on TV, especially if the Bears were playing because you all know what bears fanatic he was. In Julian’s younger years, he spent his time playing in the local neighborhood band with Jimmy Garcia, Mike Valentine, Sugar Bear, and all the boys. Julian also loved spending his time with his family watching his kids playing sports or just sitting together watching a movie.
Julian lived in Gonzales California until his adult years and then moved to Salinas California where he resided for many years. In 2003, they relocated the family to Baker City Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his Mother Tenchie; Father Alberto; Mother-in-law Judy; Cousins Manuel, Willie, and David.
Julian is survived by his wife Sonya; son Devin Scott McLeod and his wife Sabrina; daughters Tonya Rosario De La Torre and Julianna Elizabeth De La Torre all of Baker City, Oregon. His grandchildren Makayla Amy Faith McLeod, Dominique Nadine McLeod, Devin Scott McLeod Jr.; sisters Stella Jessie(De La Torre) Antopia and husband, Jose Luis and Margie Campos; brothers Joe Phillip De La Torre, Pete Edwardo De La Torre and his wife Virgie. Nineteen nieces and nephews, to numerous, cousins. Thank you to all of them for all their love and support.
The family expresses its appreciation to Stephanie Luna, Sandra Emery, Mountain State Tumor Institute staff, Heart and Home, all our family members, and all our friends for all your love, support, prayers, and hard work you have done to fulfill Julian’s last requests because we could not have done without all of you.
For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Julian may do so to help with final expenses incurred to bury him in California next to his Mother (Julian's request) through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
There will be having a Celebration of Life Potluck for friends and family in Baker City at the Christian Church 675 Highway 7, on Saturday January 17, at 1 p.m.
A Memorial service for Julian will be held in Gonzales California on February 20, 2015 ~ 2:00 p.m. at St Theodore’s church 120 First St. in Gonzales, California followed by graveside service. Friends will be invited to join the family for a reception and celebration of Julian's life following the interment at the St. Theodore Parish hall.
For many of us there will be a big empty space in our hearts that can never be filled and we will miss you dearly. His primary caregiver, his loving and dedicated wife, Sonya, never left his side.
Julian Alberto was born in Salinas, California on June 19, 1957 to Alberto De La Torre "Shorty" and Hortencia (Salas) "Tenchie.” He was raised in Gonzales, California where he attended Gonzales high and was on the Spartan football team. During his football season every Friday before his game his mother and sisters would have to make homemade burritos for his football team, but unknown to them Julian would sell the burritos to his teammates and keep all the money for himself even though his mom and sisters did all the work. But it was still ok with his mom that he kept the money even though his sisters were not too happy about it. He also was a trumpet player in the junior high he attended in Gonzales.
Julian and Sonya Mae McLeod were married on March 31, 1994 in Salinas California. They met one night in a club singing Karaoke. Sonya looked over and saw such a handsome man sitting there, at first she thought it might be Billy Ray Cyrus, they meet that night and spent 21 years together and had three beautiful children Devin Scott McLeod, Tonya Rosario De La Torre, and Julianna Elizabeth De La Torre.
Julian worked in the fields his teenage years and after graduating high school he became a Foreman for Oshita Produce in Gonzales, California. After working for Oshita Produce Julian became a supervisor for the local high school and then became a Teacher Assistant. Years later Julian became a delivery driver of C&J automotive in Salinas, California.
Julian enjoyed spending his time on the baseball field playing for various baseball/softball teams. He always loved football weather it was playing a game with the boys or watching it on TV, especially if the Bears were playing because you all know what bears fanatic he was. In Julian’s younger years, he spent his time playing in the local neighborhood band with Jimmy Garcia, Mike Valentine, Sugar Bear, and all the boys. Julian also loved spending his time with his family watching his kids playing sports or just sitting together watching a movie.
Julian lived in Gonzales California until his adult years and then moved to Salinas California where he resided for many years. In 2003, they relocated the family to Baker City Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his Mother Tenchie; Father Alberto; Mother-in-law Judy; Cousins Manuel, Willie, and David.
Julian is survived by his wife Sonya; son Devin Scott McLeod and his wife Sabrina; daughters Tonya Rosario De La Torre and Julianna Elizabeth De La Torre all of Baker City, Oregon. His grandchildren Makayla Amy Faith McLeod, Dominique Nadine McLeod, Devin Scott McLeod Jr.; sisters Stella Jessie(De La Torre) Antopia and husband, Jose Luis and Margie Campos; brothers Joe Phillip De La Torre, Pete Edwardo De La Torre and his wife Virgie. Nineteen nieces and nephews, to numerous, cousins. Thank you to all of them for all their love and support.
The family expresses its appreciation to Stephanie Luna, Sandra Emery, Mountain State Tumor Institute staff, Heart and Home, all our family members, and all our friends for all your love, support, prayers, and hard work you have done to fulfill Julian’s last requests because we could not have done without all of you.
For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Julian may do so to help with final expenses incurred to bury him in California next to his Mother (Julian's request) through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
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