If Juliza Robledo were to tell her story…she would say that she may never be that friend who calls you every day but she would be that friend you could rely on when your world collapses. She was the friend that John spoke about, the friend that Jesus sought and the friend that people long for. She would lay down her life for yours. Juliza loved to love on people.

…it started on July 30, 1970 born to a loving sacrificial mother, Maria Dolores Robledo who lived to nurture her four children. Icela Trujillo, Juan Jose Lopez, Danny Lopez and Juliza being the eldest. In 1992, she had the love of her life, Christian Rodriguez, and her life had new purpose. She had 3 nieces and a nephew whom she loved as her own referring to them as her "babies"; Meghan Trujillo, Samantha Trujillo, Alejandro Trujillo and Lil Juliza. Lil Juliza had 3 other babies, Syrianna, Eryeliz and newborn Evayah. How she loved helping the doctors deliver those babies. These babies called Juliza "Nana".

Then in 2007, while in Vieques, Puerto Rico she met her Savior Jesus Christ and until her very last breathe served Him faithfully. In 2008, she joined New Life Covenant Church where she served in many ministries after graduating from School of Ministry. From the Photography Ministry, to Women's Ministry, to Missions, Leading the Women's Mentoring Program, Sign Language Ministry, to becoming a Deacon and her most recent calling an Elder of the Church. Her anointing left a mark on everyone she encountered all for the glory of God the Father.

Additionally, after taking her beloved naps, she enjoyed brightening everyone's day. Whether it be making her famous Mexican beans and chorizo or devil eggs and potato salad. She was the go-to person anytime an event needed games. And oh how she loved her plants with many benefiting from her green thumb. Juliza's true joy was traveling with her favorite destination being Jerusalem.

One of her last posts was from the Book of Romans 14: "For the Kingdom of God is of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Knowledge without love destroys." And she loved all unconditionally .

A visitation will be held from 3 - 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20th at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. A Prayer Service will begin promptly at 7 p.m. To view Juliza's obituary and sign the guestbook, please visit www.elmsfh.com . For info, 708-453-1234.