Julian Oriz Ochoa of Sanger passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family Saturday March 28, 2026 in Fresno, California at the age of 38.  Julian was born August 17, 1987 to Macedonio Ochoa Gallardo and Margarita Oriz De Ochoa.  He attended and graduated from Sanger High School Class of 2005.  Julian was an avid San Francisco 49'rs fan and enjoyed watching football games with his family and friends. He also enjoyed family and spring time gatherings. Seeing his family happy was always his priority.

He will be best remembered for his loving and kindhearted personality.  He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his mother Margarita Ochoa Oriz, 3 sisters, Ofelia Ochoa Oriz, Guadalupe Ochoa Oriz, Veronica Ochoa Oriz, 2 brothers Fermin Ochoa Oriz, Guillermo Ochoa Oriz and numerous nephew and nieces.  He was preceded in death by his brother Macedonio Ochoa Oriz in 2014 and his father, Macedonio Ochoa Gallardo in 2015.
A Rosary will be prayed Wednesday April 8, 2026 6PM at Wallin's Sanger Funeral Home and a funeral mass will be held Thursday April 9, 2026 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by graveside at Sanger District Cemetery.