Julius “JuJu Bean” Valentino West, age 14 lost his battle to epilepsy surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.

Julius was born to Alyssa on February 14, 2010. He attended Shakopee high school. Julius was a gamer and loved playing his games, he also loved spending time with his family, taking vacations, and attending time up north. Julius touched everyone’s life. He was the life of the party and had the best laugh.

Julius is preceded in death by his grandma Elizabeth Mollberg and stepdad Roberto Villarreal Junior.

Julius is survived by his parents Alyssa Villarreal-West and James Rivers; brothers Jaden Dodge, James Rivers, Jimani Rivers, Jaxson Contreras, Kingsley Rivers; grandpa Melvin Mollberg; Aunts Atatiana Lopez, Aubreyana Davis; Uncles Anthony West, Amondo West, Ross Benike; (Biological dad Darnell Davis.

A funeral service will be held at Anderson Funeral Home on Friday, October 8th, 2024. Visitation from 5pm-6pm and service following at 6pm.