Josefa Barco Obituary
Josefa will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to her family and the quiet strength, care, and love she shared throughout her life. Above all, Josefa loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren deeply, and her family was the center of her world. When she was able, she would tend to her garden and sew with care, and she cherished spending time with her beloved white cat, Blanco. A woman of deep faith, Josefa was always praying to her Heavenly Father and could often be heard singing her cherished church hymns. In her later years, Josefa lived with dementia, yet in moments of clarity, her family deeply cherished the precious time they were able to share with her.
Josefa is survived by: her children, Santiago (Maria) Barco, Filomeno Barco, Francisco Barco, Juan (Mara) Barco, Jose (Lynda) Barco, Joe (Maria Romana) Rios, Juanita Barco, Guillermo Barco Jr., and Emilio (Kathleen) Barco; siblings Maria (Clemente) Alvarez, Maria Rosario Rangel, and Desideria Segovia; sister-in-law, Maria Antonia Barco; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Josefa was preceded in death by: her parents; beloved spouse, Guillermo Barco; brothers, Juan Cano and Eduardo Cano; and sister Juana Barco.
As much as her family hurts, we find comfort in knowing our mom is now at peace. She will be so deeply missed and forever loved.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 pm, Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 316 South Peach Street, Hart, Michigan 49420, with Fr. Juan Palomar presiding. Visitation will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm, Friday, January 9, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan 49455, with a praying of the rosary at 6:30 pm. An additional visitation will be held Saturday, from 11 am until the time of services at St. Gregory's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby, Michigan.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.
www.harrisfhome.com
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