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Josefina Chacon Obituary

JOSEFINA N. CHACON

Josefina N. Chacon was born on April 20, 1909, near Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. to Miguel and Maria Negrete, and passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, in Fresno, CA at the age of 96. In July of 1927, Josefina married Vibiano Chacon in Brawley, CA and later moved to Fresno, where Josefina and Vibiano raised their ten children. Josefna was a long time member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and also the Guadalupana Society. She was a devout Christian Catholic woman, a great mother, a loving wife, a wonderful cook, and a gentle grandmother who loved to garden, and loved her plants and flowers. She is loved and will be dearly missed, however, we know she is in heaven with our Lord. Till we see you again in heaven. Josefina was preceded in death by her husband, Vibiano P. Chacon; her sons, Jose Gilberto Chacon, and David Chacon;, and her daughter, Maria Elena Moreno Josefina is survived by her sons, Ruben, Angel, Reyes, Ramon, Joe and Armando Chacon; and by her daughter, Victoria C. Espinosa. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Catalina Rodriguez, Dina Garibay, Elizabeth Parrish, Reyes Chacon Jr., Marrianne Juarez, Larry Chacon, Ramon Chacon Jr., Gina Chacon, Jose 0. Espinosa Jr., Gabriela E. Martinez, Christopher Chacon, Nicole Chacon, Enrique Velasquez; and one great-grandchildren, with another on the way. Visitation will be held at Palm Memorial Chapel Monday, August 15, 2005, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church beginning at 6:00 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. Internment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. alm2,,100,p PALM MEMORIAL CHAPEL2983 Tulare Street(559) 233-7267

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Published by Fresno Bee from Aug. 14 to Aug. 21, 2005.

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Daniel Martin & Esther Perez Martin

August 18, 2005

our deepest sympathy to your family;thinking of you; may the good Lord Bless your family

cecilia marquez

August 17, 2005

Joe,Maria, Nicki and Christopher--I was so sorry to here of your loss. My heart goes out to you all.I know this is a very painful time in your lives.Comfort yourselves with her precious memories and the strong legacy I know she left you and your family with. God Bless you, your in our thoughts and prayers. Your compadres,C.C.and Buddy Marquez

eloise cortez

August 15, 2005

Joe and Mary and entire family. Our deepest thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Always Eloise and son, Vincent Cortez.

Richie Ramirez

August 14, 2005

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow.

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