Julia Nicole De La Fuente

July 7, 2002 - August 12, 2021

Julia Nicole De La Fuente 19, was born in Harlingen on July 7, 2002. After a long courageous battle with leukemia, God called her to heaven on August 12, 2021. She passed away peacefully in her mother, Debbie's arms at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. Julia graduated from Harlingen South High School in June 2020. She enjoyed playing tennis while in high school and had numerous accomplishments both on and off the court. Julia was an extraordinary person with a humble spirit who was very caring and compassionate towards others. Julia had an adventurous spirit about life . She liked snowboarding in Nevada, the beach, and spending time with her loving family and friends. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Julia's career goals may have been cut short, as her dream was to become a nurse to help others. She was a true Christian! She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Josefina S. and Arturo Contreras and her paternal grandfather, Noe De La Fuente, Sr. Julia leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving parents; Noe and Debbie De La Fuente; her sister, Josephine De La Fuente; her brothers, Jacob and Jeremy De La Fuente; paternal grandmother, Nynpha De La Fuente and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will begin Monday, August 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM and a prayer service will be at 6:30 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 with a graveside service at 9:30 AM at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery located at 3611 N. Taylor Rd. in Mission, TX. Honored to serve as pallbearers are; Noe De La Fuente, Jr., Jeremy De La Fuente, Jacob De La Fuente, Efrain Contreras, Daniel Contreras and Ray Adam Contreras. Funeral services are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home.