Julia Karina Sanchez, age 41, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016. She was born in El Salvador on Sept 13th, 1974. Julia worked in various non-profit locations in San Francisco, California and Willimantic, Connecticut, she took on roles that allowed her to pursue her passion to help others to better their lives. Julia was an amazing daughter, Mother, sister and friend. She was one that you can rely on to listen when you needed someone to talk to. She had a kind, genuine and loving spirit that was shared through conversations, cooking and art. ?She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like wings?- unknown Julia is survived by her mother, Gregoria Maldonado and sisters, Patricia, Veronica, and Carolina; daughters, Cristina, Karina, Anaih; three nephews and one niece and a number of other relatives and close friends. There will be a Memorial Service at 6:00PM Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte 195) Willimantic, CT.