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Josefa Cervantes Obituary

CERVANTES, Josefa "Josie" - Passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord on January 3, 2007 surrounded by her family. Beloved mother of Abel (Marisol) Andrade; wonderful grandmother to Demetrice Andrade. Survived by her siblings, Ray & Rufino Cervantes and Refugia Leas, dear niece of Elida and a big loved extended family. Josie was born on December 7, 1936 in Brownsville, Texas. A long time resident of Healdsburg. She will be dearly missed by family and friends for her strong will, great sense of humor, laugh and spirit that will never be forgotten. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Monday, January 15, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Healdsburg. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Santa Rosa Mortuary Eggen & Lance Chapel, 1540 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa from 1:00-8:00 p.m., with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Interment at Oakmound Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of SANTA ROSA MORTUARY EGGEN & LANCE CHAPEL, 545-3747.

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Published by Press Democrat on Jan. 11, 2007.

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Demitrice Andrade

January 11, 2007

My grandma Chepa will be dearly missed by her granddaughter Demitrice, her son Abel and all of her family. She was a friendly lady with a firm sense of mind . She had lots of friends to talk with on the phone. She was a parrot always on the phone talking to everybody. Im assuming that was her way to speak her mind since she couldn't drive. She cared for everybody. She was like a therapist always saying how I should make myself better in a positive way. MY grandma Josie was a remarkable hard working women. From picking cotton fields in Texas. Coming to Califorinia with her family, To a town called Healdsburg. She was a strong woman raising a son on her own. But she always made the best of her life. Never did she fail.. She thought positive and did what was right for her and her son. I love You grandma. She hated being called grandma, I always teased her with that. Forver my grandma chepa will be missed.

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