She was born September 10th in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, the daughter of Julio Guillen and Raymunda Guillen. She was 1 of 6 siblings.

She completed her Bachelor's degree at Lee College in Tennessee with a degree in International relations & translation and was the first bilingual Latina Coordinator at Rotary International in Evanston, IL.  She later found her passion in real estate  in the Chicagoland area & remained in the industry for over 35 years.

Julia loved her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ & God's word with all of her heart & sought to serve & honor him in many ways. Though she was a humble woman, Julia nonetheless was a powerful intercessor, prayer warrior & kingdom shaker. She was a women's group leader,  Sunday school teacher & loved singing & preaching the word of God.

Only heaven knows what a wonderful & eternal  impact all her many years of faithfulness have had to her family, friends & all those who she shared the gospel with and guided to the Lord. She leaves a legacy that will multiply & grow.

She is survived by her husband Lauro Martinez,  Son Albert Flores (Leslie), Daughter Julie Garza (Miguel), Son David Flores (Claudia) grandchildren: Amanda, Kylie, Jude, Josiah, Nicolas,  Sisters Luisa Mejia, Bianca Winters, Brother Raul Guillen, many nieces & nephews and extended family.

Visitation, Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Monday, October 10, 2022, 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park, IL.  Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.  For information, 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com