John Michael Julius lll

John Michael Julius III, 67, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Coronado, California, surrounded by his family. Born on August 26, 1958, at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, California to John Michael Julius and Luann Travis Julius, he grew up in Menlo Park, California and attended Bellarmine College Preparatory School. John then earned an Economics degree from Stanford University, where he played on the golf team and became an officer of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity—a source of lifelong friendship and brotherhood for nearly 50 years. At USC Gould School of Law, John earned his law degree and met his wife, Angela Yates. John worked as a litigator and later specialized in employment litigation with Littler Mendelson in San Diego. After retiring from full-time law around the age of 50, he stewarded his family’s real estate portfolio in both southern and northern California, work he continued with pride until his final days. John and Angela married in 1986 at the Castaway in the hills of Burbank, California and lived in Hollywood. They moved to Coronado in 1989, where they raised their daughters, Sara Alyson Julius and Shannon Michelle Julius. John and Angela have hosted countless people and parties in their home over the years. Their annual 4th of July party has been a highlight of the year for all who attend. He, along with his family, enjoyed Coronado local events such as the Concerts in the Park and city parades. An active citizen, he encouraged the City to enforce its rules such as “no dogs in the park!” John and Angela coached both of their daughters’ softball and baseball teams and instilled a love of the game by attending Padres games weekly for many years. They championed and generously supported the local special needs community, especially Camp Able, Sports 4 Exceptional Athletes, and other organizations for people with disabilities. John was an avid golfer, and in his life swung a golf club over a million times. He was a 26-year member and former Club President of the San Diego Country Club, where he spent many cherished hours on the course with friends and family. Some of his fondest memories were of traveling with friends to play world-class golf courses, including St. Andrews in Scotland, Pebble Beach in Monterey, Kapalua Plantation Course in Maui, and many more. His passion for golf reflected his love of sports, tradition, and camaraderie. In life, John was intentional. He was a man who found the things he loved—watching sunsets and the stars, playing golf, listening to his favorite music, watching his favorite movies and sports, and spending time with family and friends—and did those things every day. John had impeccable judgment and was fiercely loyal. He travelled broadly, including to New Orleans for JazzFest, Europe, Hawaii and other beach destinations, and most recently to Australia and New Zealand. Known for his dry humor and “economy of words,” he was deeply respected and loved by family and friends. John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Angela, their daughters, Sara and Shannon, and son-in-law, Isaac Svensson; his sisters, Joann Law (Tom), Christine Thurmond (Gene) and brother, William Vlach (Norita); several nephews, Jeffrey Law, Michael Law (Chrissy), Andrew Thurmond (Erin), Zachary Patterson (Elizabeth), Ryan Petersen, Stephen Yates (Chelsea), Sean Yates, and nieces, Tanya Vlach, Jacinta Vlach, and Kimiko Raventos (Lucas). He is predeceased by his parents John Michael Julius and Luann Travis Julius, his niece Nicole Thurmond, and his grandson Ebenezer Julius (stillborn). A celebration of John’s life will be held at San Diego Country Club on April 12 from 11:00 am–3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sports For Exceptional Athletes (S4EA.org) or Camp Able Coronado (campableatcoronado.org). John leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and respect that will endure in the lives of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

John Michael Julius lll

August 26, 1958 - March 23, 2026