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Josie PEREZ Obituary
PEREZ, Josie L.
July 19, 1927 - Sept. 24, 2010
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, welcomed into heaven by her loving husband Pete. A native of Sacramento for 83 years. She leaves behind her children Jimmy Perez, Carol Billigmeier (Don), Dodie Gallegos (Chuy), Bucky Perez (Janet), Susie Gonzales (Alex), Mitzi Dunkle (Dave), Teresa ''T.C.'' Mendonca (Ron), and Steve Perez (Diane), 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren to carry on her legacy of strong family values and devotion to one another. A loving, caring member of the Foster Grandparent program at several area preschools for many years. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her generosity and compassion to others, her sense of humor, delicious dinners and always having a pitcher of Kool-aid ready. Our sadness will lessen with time but our love for her will live on through the many memories she created. Viewing at 6 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m. at George L. Klumpp, 2691 Riverside Blvd., on Wednesday, September 29. Funeral service will be held at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 11th and K streets at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josie PEREZ
Monica Perez
April 11, 2011
To the family of Josie, you are in my prayers. To Josie, my next door neighbor of many years! You will be missed. you were so nice. I will miss our small talks. Monica Perez/Nina Rodriguez
Candace Castro
March 6, 2011
I can't help but walk down the hall where your room is and still go and sit in your empty room. I sit and think of all my memories with you. Activities aren 't the sae without you. Miss you so much Grandma Josie. love ya and thinking of you.
Candace Castro
December 6, 2010
My grandma Josie! I truly miss you at work and things aren't they same with out you there. Your room is still empty since you last left it. Sometimes I go and visit you there. I sit in your room and picture you how it was last left when you were still in it. I still think of are fun memories and great times in activities together and am so glad I had the honor of making you laugh on a daily basis. Still keeping you in my thoughts always and your family in my prayers. R.I.P.
Candace Castro
October 19, 2010
Josie- Just wanted to stop by and say I miss you! Your memories are still living in my heart. Rest in peace grandma Josie.
Grandma Josie in arts n crafts
Candace Castro
October 4, 2010
always with a smile on her face =-D
Candace Castro
October 4, 2010
Candace Castro
October 4, 2010
Josie- I miss you. I went by your old room at Saint Francis the other day and sat inside in silence. your room is still empty, the only one open besides one more. maybe it is open for a reason. It is simply your room and only ment for you. I sat in silence thinking about you and all your memories. All the smiles you brought me on a daily basis and how sweet & kind you were. That room, that facility, and my life will never be the same with out you in it. I miss knocking at the door with the cute little hat on it and always bringing you to activities. Forever you will be missed and always you will live on in my memories. Thanks for being my grandma Josie. All my brothers and sisters say hi amd miss you bunches! I miss you lots! Rest in peace
October 4, 2010
Dear Mitzie, Dave and the rest of Josie's family,
My thoughts a prayers are with you at this sad time. I know your Mom was an extraordinary figure in your lives. She was a Mom not only to her children, but many more people. I am happy she is at home with your Dad now. May all the memories keep her alive in your heart, she will always be there you only have to listen. Love you Mitz and Dave! Cathy Holzhauser Powers and John Holzhauser
MIchael Robinson
September 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 30, 2010
To all of Josie's children so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I will always have fun memories one I will never forget the best plain bologna sandwihes & Kool- aid. God Bless the entire family. Sylvia E.P.
September 30, 2010
To all of Josie's children so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I will always have fun memories one I will never forget the best plain bologna sandwihes & Kool- aid. God Bless the entire family.
Pedro Sanchez
September 30, 2010
My deepest condolences, my toughts and prayers are with the Perez family.
i miss you josie!
Candace Castro
September 30, 2010
Candace Castro
September 30, 2010
To My Dearest Family
Some things I'd like to say,
but first of all to let you know
that I arrived okay
I'm writing this from Heaven
where I dwell with God above
where there's no more tears
or sadness there
is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight
remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night
That day I had to leave you
when my life on Earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said I welcome you
It's good to have you back again
you were missed while you were gone
as for your dearest family
they'll be here later on
I need you here so badly
as part of My big plan
there's so much that we have to do
to help our mortal man
Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do
and foremost on that list of mine
is to watch and care for you
And I will be beside you
every day and week and year
and when you're sad
I'm standing there
to wipe away the tear
And when you lie in bed at night
the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you
in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on Earth
and all those loving years
because you're only human
they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry
it does relieve the pain
remember there would be no flowers
unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you
of all that God has planned
but if I were to tell you
you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain
though my life on Earth is o're
I am closer to you now
than I ever was before
And to my very many friends
trust God knows what is best
I'm still not far away from you
I'm just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb
but together we can do it
taking one day at a time
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too
that as you give unto the World
so the World will give to you
If you can help somebody
who is in sorrow or in pain
then you can say to God at night
my day was not in vain
And now I am contented
that my life it was worthwhile
knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile
So if you meet somebody
who is down and feeling low
just lend a hand to pick him up
as on your way you go
When you are walking
down the street
and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind
And when you feel the gentle breeze
or the wind upon your face
that's me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace
And when it's time for you to go
from that body to be free
remember you're not going
you are coming here to me
And I will always love you
from that land way up above
Will be in touch again soon
Candace Castro-Simonsen
September 29, 2010
To all of Josie's children just as she would put it: Jimmy , Carol, Dodie, Bucky, Susie, Mitzie, T.C. , and Stevie- I am truly sorry for your loss. MY condolences to all of you and your loved ones. I send me prayers out to you all in the time of need. I want to thank you for putting your mom at Saint Francis and letting me be apart of her life. She truly meant a lot to me and I am dearly thankful I got to meet such a sweet and kindhearted person. It was a honor to work for her and to do the job of making her smile daily. she has imprinted my heart forever and I will never forget her. May she rest in peace and look after you all.
Candace Castro-Simonsen
September 29, 2010
Grandma Josie, I want to thank you for giving me the oppurtunity to be apart of yor life. although i was only in it for the last two, words can express how much you mean to me. i only knew your for two years and within that time i grew to love you as if you were my own grandma. i truly am thankful for your children putting you in saint francis otherwise i would be missing out on such a sweet, funny, loving person. i remember when ifirst started working at saint francis , you were the first one i talked to. you were making some crazy little cat in arts n crafts and joking about it with me. i miss me sneaking by your room and staying in there just to spend extra time chatting with you, watching your soap operas,and me laughing at your funny expressions when we use to look at your gossip magazines and you would talk about the ppl in it and there crazy outfits. i miss walking into your room and smelling the air freshner your daughter always bought. i miss walking by and seeing your cute little hat on your door. i miss you always telling me to close the curtains cuz you liked it dark in your room. i remember i always bringing you candy and you just loved snackin on it. i miss you biting your nails ALL the time and then when i use to paint them you would tell me maybe if you paint them i wont bite them anymore and i would laugh cuz i knew within minutes there you would be chewing away lol i miss always dragging you to all the activities and you being the first one i always went to get. i miss our bowling times and how in the beginning you would get up and i would walk with you swinging our arms back n forth singing "dancin...dancin... dancin" and all the other residents would laugh at us =-) that was our thing. i miss having you sit in the front lobby with me on the weekends and you walking with me to pass out mail. i miss taking you on walks. i miss you naming off your kids and telling me i dont know what caused it to make all of them lol i miss your stories and making you laugh and the way you said"i love you too".i miss you telling people i was your granddaughter! my mom Susie!=-D i loved having the honor of being your pretend granddaughter.i remember when MItzie would come over and you use to call her Candace lol it's hard sometimes to go on throughtout the day and not think of my grandma Josie. i cant imagine how everyone else feels that has known your their whole life and i miss you bunches and ive only been apart of your life for two years. you truly touched me and imprinted a place on my heart. all residents at saint francis always are kind and make me laugh but theres only a few that truly touch your heart and i am glad to say you were it. thank you for sharing your love, kindness, values, and sweet caring grandma skills with me. i truly will miss you and room 224 will never be the same without you in it. thank you for everything you shared with me and for being a part of my life josie. forever you will be missed. love you grandma josie! rest in peace. -activites at saint francis
Joleen Kaihe-Rodriguez
September 29, 2010
Dearest Perez Family,
I'm so sorry to read of your mother's passing. I remember all of you so well from Seavey Circle. Those were such memorable days and the friendship will always be with me and my family. May you have long lasting memories of you mom. I love her picture because that is really a true reflection of the person she was- happy and joyful. On behalf of my family our deepest condolences.
Joleen Kaihe-Rodriguez & Kaihe Family
amy barkey
September 29, 2010
Rina, I so remember your grandma at that house off fruitridge, with the playhouse under the stairwell.. I remember thinking dang her grandma is sooo much nicer than mine...lol May she rest in peace...
Amy and family
REGINA FISHER
September 29, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to all of you. I had the pleasure of working with Josie she was a joy and a delight to work with.
Christine Contreras-Cruz
September 29, 2010
September 29, 2010
Mitzie and Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Stay in touch with each other, have family gatherings, because moms are the glue that keep the family together and seeing each other. Even when the holidays come around and you don't feel like getting together, thats when you all need to see each other.
Mitzie, it was always fun going to your moms house, and sitting on a blanket outside of Dodie's room drinking koolaid and listening to My Cherie Amore, and LoveLand, and hearing your mom's hearty laugh in the background. Those were some happy days.
Take care Mitzie
Deepest Sympathy
Christine Contreras Cruz (An old friend)
Christine Contreras Cruz,
Sacramento, California
September 29, 2010
My Prayer and Thoughts are with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
The Sanchez Family.
Darrell & Sally Lim
September 29, 2010
When we think of Josie that is the face we see. She always had that great smile whenever we saw her. She was a great person and we will miss her. We have many fond memories of your Dad, Mom and the family. Your Mom was very proud of all of you. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Kristen Wagner
September 29, 2010
Thanks for being the best Grandma I feel so greatful that I had all those healthy years just sitting around talking at 5 in the morning. And I will always remember your laughs they were always full of joy. I will miss you Kristen(granddaughter )
Norma Medina
September 28, 2010
Thank you Josie for the memories, laughs, and your wisdom. As if 8 children were not enough, you included me (many of us) on your family trips and family functions. I will cherish those memories.
Please accept my deepest sympathies, God Bless the entire Perez family. Heart U Always Normajean.
Mitzi
September 28, 2010
Mom, thank you for all the memories that you have left for all of us, you did an amazing job of raising 8 kids. I know that you are going to be our "Guardian Angel" watching over all of us. Say hi to daddy and granny for me. Love you forever and always. Your daughter Mitzi.
Tara Barretto
September 28, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of greif. My God bless the Perez family.
LoAnna Hernandez
September 28, 2010
To the Perez Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Rose De La Paz (Aldana)
September 28, 2010
My dearest sister Monica and nephew Brian,
So sorry for your loss. I remember when you used to come home from your grandma's house in ceavy circle and you bringing a big ole package of gallo salami that your grandma would buy you and us fighting with you to share it with us! Keep your memories of her close to your heart!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
I'm here for you...
Love your sister,
Rosemary
Ellen Oka
September 28, 2010
Heaven recieved the sweetest, dearest angel. My memories of Josie will always bring a smile to my face.
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I love you all!
Ellen
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