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JOAN BUSH
1949 - 2025
BORN
1949
DIED
2025
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JOAN BUSH Obituary
Nov. 12, 1949 – Nov. 8, 2025
Joan Margaret Bush, 75, passed away on November 8, 2025, in El Centro, CA. Born on November 12, 1949, Joanie leaves behind a legacy cherished by family, friends, and her community.
Joanie is survived by her loving husband, Rick Bush, and her children, Debra Bush; Patrick and Alisa Bush; Michelle and Ryan Marcos; Matthew and Ananice Bush; Stephanie and Andrew Sullivan; and loving cousins Bruce and Karie Frederick. She was a proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Joanie was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Edward Smale, and her son, Andrew.
A dedicated parishioner, Joanie worshiped at St. Mary Catholic Church, where she participated in various community activities and formed lasting bonds with fellow congregants. Joanie will be deeply missed by all who knew her, leaving a void in the hearts of her family and the community at St. Mary. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive through the stories shared by those who loved her.
The Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. on November 28, 2025, at St. Mary Church, followed by Mass at 10 a.m. A reception will immediately follow next door in the Parish Hall.
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Teresa & Bob Zimmer
Earlier today
My deepest condolences to Rick, kids and grandkids. I have many memories of Joanie doing my nails, us walking in the mornings talking and laughing. Was so happy when she joined PEO. I will miss her smile and laugh and the joy she brought to a room. May our Lord welcome her home. Until we meet again, Joanie RIP. Hugs, prayers and love your way
Sharon Anderholt
Earlier today
Ricky , children, family and friends I am so sorry to read this , she was still youngMy sincere sympathies to each of you and may God bless you all during this difficult time.
Anthony Andreotti
Yesterday
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Joanie was a Mom to all of us in the neighborhood. She was sweet, thoughtful, caring, classy & elegant. Ricky, Pat, Matt, Debbie, Michelle (me-nu) Steph, Andy & extended family are all in my thoughts and prayers. She reached out to me every year on my birthday. I will miss that.... You are all family to me & I know without a doubt that she is in Heaven.
Sylvia / James Hernandez and Family
Yesterday
Bush Family,
Sending our Love, Thoughts, and Prayers to all of your family. We met Joanie 48 years ago when we both worked for Mrs. Smale at I. V. Termite and Pest Control. We started attending St. Mary's Church and we ran into Joanie and her husband Rick. Anytime we ran into them at Church, we would hug each other. She always had such a beautiful smile, and she gave beautiful hugs. I always felt a close bond to Joanie since I worked for Mrs. Smale for 10 1/2 years. That is where I met my husband, James, we married then had our daughers, and I was still working with Mrs. Smale.
We will truly miss her.
Beverley Purdy
November 11, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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