Julia Cruz was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico in 1941, daughter of Joquina Rosario and Jaime Cruz. She grew up in a small town with her 9 siblings, Antonio Marquez (deceased), Lidia Marquez, Miguel Lopez (deceased), Carlos Lopez (deceased), Johnny Lopez, Manuel Lopez, Maria Lopez, Myrna Lopez, Jose "Cheo" Lopez (deceased).

Julia moved to Framingham, Massachusetts in her early teens and in July 22, 1961 she began her life with her husband, Adrian Encarnacion (deceased). They welcome their two elder children, George Adrian Encarnacion and Aida Iris Encarnacion. In 1967, had a personal encounter with the Lord and gave her heart to the Lord's path.

In 1968, she had her third child, Marcos Antonio Encarnacion and became an active leader in Iglesia Getsemani, Defensores De La Fe.

In 1970, she graduated from bible institute and attended seminary schools.
In 1976, Julia welcome her fourth child, Noemi Yvette Encarnacion and in 1980, she had her youngest daughter, Julie Ann Encarnacion.

The Lord spoke to Julia's heart; in 1985 uprooted her and her family to move to Florida to do God's work. In 1988, Julia and Adrian established Iglesia Estrella De La Mañana in the City beautiful, Orlando Florida. Julia devoted her entire life of servanthood. Her exterior presence allow her to be fearless and bold in the ministry as well as helping hand to the need.

She had an unconditional love that made her a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and a best friend. She leaves behind 5 children, George, Aida, Marcos, Noemi and Julie, 5 grandchildren, Giorgio Lionel Encarnacion, Brandon George Encarnacion, Nicole Julianni Encarnacion, Marcos David Encarnacion and Natalia Isabel Guilarte, and 2 great grandchildren, Lilly and Julien Encarnacion and two daughter in laws, Marta Encarnacion and Silvia Encarnacion and two son-in laws, Angel Ortiz and Ramniel Guilarte and one great daughter in law, Megan Ramsey. Not only she was a devoted mother and grandmother to her children, she also loved her step children, Crystal, Ashley, Angel Josue, Izabella, Yeshua, Jeremiah, Sumaya and Emily.

Julia's legacy left a footprint of those who she came across to. She will be missed and not forgotten.

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