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Josephine Navarro Obituary

Josephine S. Navarro, 1917 - 2008, age 91, affectionately known as "Josie" or "Cheppa", passed to her heavenly reward on May 4, 2008. A life long devotion to God and the Virgin Mary enabled her to carry her Christian burden without questioning God's purpose for her. Josie was very devoted to the praying of the rosary. Each and every day, Josie would recite her rosary and ask the Blessed Mother to protect each and every one of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and anyone in need of help. Josie is survived by brother, John Silvas, son, Simon Navarro Jr., daughters Lucy Trujillo, Martha Dupras, Catherine Lopez, Mary Aycart and Josie Morales, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren and other extended family and friends. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018. Visitation from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., with Rosary immediately following, Thursday, May 8, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 909 South 1st Avenue. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 9, 2008, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial following at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Grateful thanks to Spectrum Adult Care Home and Serenity Hospice for the loving care Josephine received during her remaining years.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from May 6 to May 7, 2008.

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Liz Perez

May 13, 2008

Lucy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My heart and prayers go out to you and yours at this difficult time. Know that the Lord is there for comfort. God Bless, Liz Perez

Darlene Zarate

May 8, 2008

May the Lord comfort you during your time of sorrow.

Tracey Mendez (Martha's daughter)

May 8, 2008

To the family...Our hearts are aching for the loss of our little Tia Cheppa. We will pray for the family and peace for Tia. She is with my nana now forever, Frances (nana Pancha)

Guero Padilla

May 8, 2008

On behalf of the Padilla family,we are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our "Tia Cheppa",may God bless her soul,our deepest condolonces to the familia,we will pray for you guys. God bless.

john arvizu

May 7, 2008

On behalf of the Arvizu family we are so sorry for the lost of Mrs Josephine S Navarro our prayers and thoughts are with all the family.

Consuelo Salas

May 6, 2008

Lo siento mucho Lucy estoy contigo y cuidate tu tambien

Sabrina Barrera

May 6, 2008

Lucy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Let the great memories ease your pain and sorrow. I am here for you always.

Dee Dee ( Trujillo ) Rivera

May 6, 2008

To my Auntie Lucy and fam.. May God be with you through these difficult times. Our family will always cherish those special memories with Nana Josie that also included my beloved Mother, Bernice. May she rest in peace. We love you Tia, Sincerely, Dee Dee ( Trujillo ) Rivera and family.

Vincent and Rosie Sanchez (Frank Silvas- grandson and wife)

May 6, 2008

To the Silvas and Navarro Family,

Our prayers are with you, sorry for your loss.

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