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JOSEPHINE CUELLAR Obituary
JOSEPHINE M. CUELLAR
July 5, 1913 - Feb. 7, 2014
In loving memory of Josie of Calexico who passed away of natural causes on Friday, February 7, 2014 surrounded by her children at her home.
Josie was born to Joseph Marron and Erminia Ortega July 5, 1913 in San Diego, CA. She attended school in Campo, CA and went to business school in San Diego. She started working at the family general store in Tecate, CA. During WWII she worked at Rhor Aircraft as a riveter, commonly known as "Rosie the Rivetter" while raising her family. She moved to the Imperial Valley in the early 50's she worked retail stores in Calexico. She started working as a bookkeeper for Twin City Feed and Seed, and became owner of the business until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of the Calexico Chamber of Commerce and Soroptimist Club. After retirement she moved to Tecate, CA. There she had the opportunity to do the things she loved to do, gardening , sewing, knitting and cooking for her family that visited her at the ranch.
In the early 1990's she moved back to Calexico to be near family and friends and continued to do the things that she loved. She also enjoyed playing cards and table games with her friends and casino night with the girls (daughters and granddaughters).
Josie is preceded in death by her sons, Eduardo, Adolfo, Armando and Rodolfo (infant son).
She is survived by her sister, Eula Velez of Spring Valley, CA; her children, Alicia Mendoza, Ana Maria Bribiesca and Jose "Pica" Cuellar (Aida) of Calexico, CA, Yolanda Ruiz (Pepe) of Heber, CA and Maria Orozco (Antonio) of San Diego, CA; plus 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-great-grandchild; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 6 to 9 p.m. and with rosary at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Calexico. Mass will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 9 a.m., officiated by Father Miguel at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Calexico. Burial will immediately follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Calexico.
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Gaspar Cuevas
February 21, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences to the Cuellar family.
Margaret Rascon Vela
February 20, 2014
Pica, my condolences to you and your family, now your have a special guardian angel watching over you.
Frida Epinosa
February 19, 2014
Los acompañamos. Que orgullo tener a una mujer tan fuerte y trabajadora al frente de una gran familia por tantos años. Ahora toca celebrar su vida. Besos a mi Tia Chata.
Barbara Platero
February 19, 2014
Familia Cuellar, lo siento mucho por la perdida de su Madre, yo tuve la dicha de conocerla, una gran mujer y Madre, que Dios la tenga en su 'reino' que es lo mas seguro, ella fue una linda persona! Mis mas sincero pesame, ella esta en un lugar 'hermoso'
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Lidia Giddings Botkin
February 17, 2014
My condolences to the entire family. May god comfort you all during this difficult time. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Sincerely, The Giddings Family.
Josie B Felix
February 16, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda/Jim Ressetar
February 16, 2014
Maria, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing but I know She had a long ,love filled life. You were an awesome Daughter to her and You will have a lifetime of memories to keep you warm at night. Take care, love to You & Tony.
Norma Sierra Galindo
February 16, 2014
Cuellar Family,
Josie was one of my mother's dear friends. They were both durable, hard-working, and intelligent women. They left quite a legacy in their children.
My most sincere condolences,
Norma Sierra Galindo
Melinda Marron
February 16, 2014
Nana,we will miss but will be seeing you again. May the Lord hold you tightly and know that you were truly loved
Gonzalo Chalo Gerardo
February 16, 2014
My condolences to the Cuellar family. As a child I always enjoyed my parents going by to see Mrs. Cuellar. She lived an Awesome life and was a great lady. I know that she is in God's Kingdom and looking over everyone she knew. God Bless you all. Chalo
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