It is with heavy hearts that we share with you that Julia (aka Julie or
Jewels) Jensen Salas peacefully earned her heavenly wings while at home
on the sunny morning of December 10th, 2025. A vigil & rosary will be
held at Crippen & Flynn in Redwood City on 12/29/25 between 3pm - 7pm;
rosary at 4pm. A funeral Mass will be held on 12/30/25 at Church of the
Nativity in Menlo Park at 11:00am. After Mass she will be laid to rest
next to her beloved husband Charles ("The Great Chazz") at Alta Mesa
Memorial Park at 1:30pm. A Celebration of Life will be held in 2026
(date T.B.D.).

Julie is predeceased by her parents Regina & Thomas Jensen, grandparents
Marie & Adolf Bushcke, uncle Arnie Jansing, husband Charles Salas,
brother Paul Jensen and her children Nicki Salas Carrico & Aaron Salas.
Julie is survived by her daughter-in-law Monica Salas, granddaughters
Summer & Eva and grandson Charlie and her son-in-law Jeff Carrico and
granddaughter Tiffany. Julie is also survived by cousin Betty, niece
Regina "Gigi" Jensen (David), great nephew Connor, niece Victoria
"Vicky" Nitch (Steve), great niece Nicole , great nephew Jacob , nephew
Kristian Jensen (Catherine), great nephews Elijah & Micah, her Red Hat
Sister families of Jeanne Jensen Shada (Wayne & Kathleen) and Christy
Emblem (Jennifer & Jason Villalovos), as well as many Danish cousins in
the U.S. and Denmark.

Julie was born in and lived her entire life in Redwood City. She
proudly attended Sequoia High School and remained active in the Alumni
association. She attended San Jose State's nursing program alongside
her big brother.

As a devout Catholic, her faith was a central part of her life. She was
a Bible study teacher and wedding coordinator for decades at both Our
Lady of Mount Carmel and Church of the Nativity.

Her passion for traveling took her around the world. Precious trips to
religious sites including Lourdes, Medjugorje and Jerusalem as well as
favorites Hawaii and Denmark.

Julie's bountiful philanthropy was limitless. She loved sewing,
knitting, gardening and her community. She was an active member of
Peninsula Hills Women's Club and the Redwood Nursery School parents
group.

She had an entrepreneurial spirit and a colorful patchwork career,
including telephone operator, nursing, caregiving and event floral
arranging. She started a successful wall papering partnership with her
dear friend.

Her greatest accomplishment and joy came from family time whether it be
a big family holiday meal or individual time spent with a family member.
Annual holiday cookie baking with every generation. Countless berry
picking excursions with her kids, her brother's family, her
grandchildren and great niece and nephews.

Whether you had just met her, or knew her for 70+ years, Julie built
friendships effortlessly and touched hearts meaningfully. She truly
created & nurtured a lifetime garden of hearts. She believed pious
hearts are welcomed in the garden of paradise and lived it.

Julie was passionate about Redwood trees and active in the Sempervirens
Fund. If you are so inclined, please make a donation to the
Sempervirens Fund and keep our coastal Redwoods alive for generations to
come: