LEIPSIC - Julian P. Barraza, 27, of Leipsic died at 3:58 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born July 12, 1990 in Lima. His father, Pascual Barraza survives in Ottawa and his mother and stepfather, Yolanda (Ralph) Melchor survive in Leipsic.  Survivors also include 2 children: Lennon and Avram, both at home; and fiancée: Britney Kahle of Leipsic.

Julian worked as a laborer at General Motors, Defiance.  He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic, was an ECOT 2009 graduate and an Eagle Scout.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic with Fr. William Pifher officiating.  Burial will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Ottawa.  Visitation will be Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic.

Memorial contributions may be made to his children's education fund.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.