December 9, 1932 – February 19, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Julian Gonzalez Arce, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on February 19, 2026, surrounded by family and love.

Julian was born on December 9, 1932, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to Florentino and Angela Gonzalez Arce. From childhood, he radiated kindness, strength, and grace. He carried these qualities throughout his life, touching the hearts of everyone he met.

At the age of eighteen, he moved to the United States, where he met and married Aida Luz Gonzalez, the love of his life and the mother of their four children.

Julian worked in a hamper factory before becoming self-employed and opening his own grocery and liquor store. He was a hardworking and dedicated provider. In his free time, he enjoyed doing word searches, watching wrestling, gardening, and carpentry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florentino and Angela; his beloved wife of 60 years, Aida Luz Gonzalez; their firstborn son, David Gonzalez; two brothers; and eight sisters.

Julian was the proud father of four children and three sons-in-law: Angela (Daniel) Diaz, Nancy (Edward) Rollis, and Elizabeth (Eugene) Rollis.

He was a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren: Javine Aida Arroyo, Ricardo Julian Diaz, Christopher Martin Rollis, Daniel Michael Diaz, Daniella Christine Ganaway, AidaLynn Lopez, and Jonathan Matthew Rollis.

He was also a devoted great-grandfather to ten great-grandchildren: Abriel Cadence Arroyo, Michael Angel Arroyo, Lucy Evangeline Ganaway, Leah Avery Arroyo, Julian Xavier Diaz, Kyle Anthony Ganaway, Logan John Diaz, Jude Joseph Ganaway, Anthony Julian Rollis, and Charlotte Julia Lynn Ganaway.

Julian’s life was a blessing, his memory a treasure. He is loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.