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Josefina Lavenant
1924 - 2017
Josefina Lavenant
1924 - 2017
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BORN
1924
DIED
2017
Josefina Lavenant Obituary
Josefina was born on Dec. 28, 1924, in El Paso, Texas to Donacinco and Isabel Flores.
Josefina was married to Eugenio Lavenant. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1981.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading and time with friends. She also especially enjoyed her Mexican music. She was a member of the American G.I. Forum and Altar Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 10, 2017) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Newton. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 11, 2017) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
A visitation is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday (Feb. 10, 2017) at Petersen Funeral Home. The family will be present to greet friends and family at the visitation. A graveside committal will follow the Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Newton.
She is survived by her children, Josie (Bill) Jenn, Eugenio (Geniece) Lavenant Jr., Tina Gonzales, Robert (Lynne) Lavenant; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donacinco and Isabelle Flores; husband, Eugenio Lavenant Sr.; brother, Jacinto; and sisters, Rose Carrillo and Lupe Phillips.
A memorial has been set up for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Legacy of Faith Building Fund.
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Tina Gonzales
February 22, 2023
its been another year and I pray for you very night. I think about things that I did with you and I cry because as I got older we didnt spend enough time as I should have. You were a great grandma to the boys if ever I needed you you would come. I have a broken heart that does not heal but will be repaired when God brings all his children home..Love you and you memories
Ernestina Gonzales
February 3, 2022
Still speak with you Mom. I look to you for guidance in my life even now. lonely for those times at the house eating your great food. Times were different then. My love will always be there for you and dad. Someday we will be able to hug and not worry about anything.
Tina Gonzales
February 2, 2021
Five years now and you are still a piece of my conversation when I bring you up. You will never leave me but that is a good sign. I let my grandchildren know what a wonderful person you are even in death. Keep the space next to you empty so I can fill it when it is my time. Love you always
Tina Gonzaless
February 2, 2020
I have a picture of you and Dad on my table and I kiss that picture everyday when I come home. Mom you still listen to my prayers and help me with my everyday issues. You gave me the strength to never give up when I am sick or feeling sorry for myself. I love you now and will love you always. We will meet person to person someday and I will tell you again how you have shaped me to be a better mother and grandmother and also a good listener to those around me. You truly were a blessing from God
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Tina Gonzales
February 12, 2017
My heart hurts so much I miss you more than I can say or put down in words. You left this world on the same day that my x-mother in law left for heaven. May you both greet each other with hugs and know you are both great mother's and can now be friends forever..Love you mom
Rebecca Garza
February 8, 2017
Condolences to Josie and family. May God comfort you in your sorrow. May Josefina rest in Peace.
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