Julian P. Colunga, Jr., 76, of Hereford, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Hereford. Memorial Services at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM with Pastor Steve Raymond officiating. Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford, Texas.

Julian was born on October 2, 1950, in Edinburg, Texas, to Julian, Sr., and Margarita (Perez) Colunga. He had lived in Hereford, Texas, since 1995. On October 21, 1972, he married the love of his life, Mary Sunshine Raymond. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised a loving son. Julian dedicated 48 years of service to Cargill Meat Solutions.

Julian enjoyed playing pool and dominoes, trying his luck with scratch-offs, listening to music, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved dancing, sharing a good meal, and occasionally enjoying a nice cold beverage. Above all, Julian treasured his family and the time he spent with them. His presence, laughter, and playful sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Mary Sunshine Colunga of Hereford, Texas; his son, Julian F. Colunga and his wife Natalia of Amarillo, Texas; five grandchildren, Christian Issac Colunga, Naomi Colunga-Leon, Gabriel Santos Colunga, Yajaira Nayomy Davila and William Garcia; twelve great grandchildren, Olivia Rose Colunga, Amellie Ryann Colunga, Leilani Rayven Colunga, Camila Danae Colunga, Roman Santos Colunga, Aubriana Celest Colunga, Christian Xavier Colunga, Arian Issaiah Colunga, Aamari Brissette Colunga, Elias Nicolas Leon, Ellie Collette Leon and Luciano Efrain Garcia; his siblings, Diamantina Colunga, Oscar Colunga, Janie Gonzalez and husband Oscar and Lybado Colunga all of Edinburg, Texas, Sylvia Luna of Mission, Texas, and Eddie Colunga and wife Norma of Reynosa, Mexico.

Julian is preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Lupe and Olga Colunga.

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