Julia R. Cedillo, aged 90, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 11, 2025. Julia was born in South Texas to Herlinda and Juan Rincones. She took on many family responsibilities after her mother passed away. She married Joe Q. Cedillo in 1950 and they moved from Texas to Grand Rapids. Julia was a loving mother, devoted wife, beloved grandmother, great grandmother and caring sister and aunt. She was committed to raising her children, cleaning and cooking everyday, homemade tortillas were a favorite. Later in life she continued caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Julia loved the Lord and was a strong believer of her Catholic faith. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church and she and her husband sent her children to Catholic schools.

Julia loved talking to her siblings on the phone, visiting her favorite restaurants, watching her novelas and getting her nails done with her daughters. Julia leaves a lasting legacy of love and family. Her home was a beloved gathering place for celebrations and holidays. Julia's 90 years of life were full of family and love and she will be greatly missed.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband Joe, daughters, Yolanda Cedillo and Dora Vasquez, her parents, siblings and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her children, Jane Delgado, Josie (Reyes) Guillen, Katherine (Dr. Raul) Ysasi, Carmen, Joe and Louisa Cedillo and son-in-law, Ricardo Vasquez. Julia has 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 101 Hall St SE, with Rev. Mike Cruickshank as celebrant. Her family will greet relatives and friends at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, prior to mass, and on Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE. 49546, with Prayers of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Following funeral services Julia will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

The family would like to thank their extended family and Our Lady of Sorrows parish for their prayers and support. Many thanks to the nurses and doctors at Faith Hospice for their care. Memories and condolences to her family may be shared at www.zaagman.com