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Josefina Grassity Obituary

Grassity, Josefina "Jo" (nee Morales) Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Age 39. Survived by her loving husband and soul mate of 21 years, Luis Grassity; loving mother of Alejandro J. and Cassandra N. Grassity; her parents, Nicolas and Luz Morales; a brother, Nick (Liza) Morales and four sisters, Luci Serrato, Alicia (Pedro) Morales-Aguilera, Lupe (Art) Pinon and Veronica (Ruben) Aguilera; her in-laws, Willie and Marisela Grassity; her brother-in-law, Chris Grassity; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. Her courageous spirit and smile will forever live on. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 9:30 AM to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to her children's education fund will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Friday from 2:00 8:00 P.M.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Oct. 18, 2012.

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Your sister Ronnie

September 3, 2023

Thinking of you sister. I think of you daily! I´ll miss you forever!

Margie Vallejo

October 14, 2019

Another year without you and wondering how your doing. Missing my friend and yet your laughter fresh on my mind. Turning any sadness into a smile.
Sending love and hugs. Margie

Ronnie Aguilera

October 16, 2013

Missing you everyday!
Rest in Peace my beautiful sister!

haydee palacio

October 16, 2013

My dear friend jo. One year has passed and I always think on you. I can't forget your beautiful smile! It comes to my mind all the memories since we were the best neighbors in yuma!!! I feel so fortunate to have known you and your linda familia!! I love you my friend, my sis. I will light a candle for you and I always will keep you in my mind and in my prayers.....my unforgetable friend!!! I want to let you know that your family always can count on us no matter what. I love you. Rest in peace my angel. Your friend, haydee

Veronica Aguilera

October 11, 2013

Everyday I think of you! Everyday I miss you!
Your legacy will forever live. If only you knew, that you touched many peoples lives in life and still in death! I love you my beautiful sister, and I will forever miss you!

Lupe

July 5, 2013

Yesterday I thought of you all day. I remembered that just one year ago, we watched the fireworks together from your big window at St Joes Hosp. I miss you every single day. Rest in peace, my beautiful sister.

Alicia Morales

July 2, 2013

Hey girl! Thank u so much for guiding me in God's path & into the career of a lifetime! I know you're loving hand is on my shoulder every step of the way! Miss u & love you! Your crazy sis...

Nick

June 29, 2013

I miss you Jo. I'm sorry. I wish I could have done more!

Lupe

March 19, 2013

Miss you...love you.

October 2011

Luci Serrato

March 18, 2013

We had a wonderful celebration in your honor on your birthday! You are loved and missed.

Margie Vallejo

March 16, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO!
Missing you soooo much! Until we see each other again!
Margie

Ronnie

March 10, 2013

Missing you every day!

November 21, 2012

I miss you my friend. May God bless and watch over your family. You touched so many lives. Debbie DJ Chris Heather and Brianna

Nick Morales

November 20, 2012

Jo, you are missed by your family and friends. We can and will stick together during these hard times. Look after your loving husband and children. You have a beautiful family!!

Nick Morales

Ronnie Aguilera

November 16, 2012

Today marks 1 month that you were called to go home and there is not one day that goes by that we don't think of you! We all miss you very much! May you rest in eternal peace my beautiful sister!

Rueben Garcia

October 24, 2012

On behalf of my family,I extend our deepest sympathy and love to all of your family. Josefina was a wonderful person and I pray that God gives all your family and faith to accept and cope with your loss. God bless and Semper Fi!!!!

Luis Grassity

October 24, 2012

On behalf of "Jo" and the whole family, I want to thank everyone who supported, participated, contributed, prayed in anyway through these difficult times, may God bless all of you!!

October 22, 2012

May you rest in eternal peace Josefina.

A Godly example to follow!

Johanna Calderon

October 22, 2012

Luis, Cassie, and Alex I love you guys so much! I cannot say I know what you are feeling but I can say that the Lord promises joy in the morning. I will miss my Jo Jo! She stood by me when I needed someone to understand my pain, my frustration, and confusion. She always had words of encouragement when she needed them herself. I am priviledged to have met her. When time comes, we will see her. Love you guys and The Calderon's are praying for you daily asking God to comfort your pain.

Martha Zamudio

October 21, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jessica Avery

October 20, 2012

Jo it was a gift to know you. I pray for peace for your family. You were a woman of great faith and are now no longer in pain but in beautiful heaven. You will be forever missed.

Ronnie & Ruben Aguilera

October 20, 2012

Today we laid you to rest. You touched so many people. The love and support we received was overwhelming. Now God has a beautiful Angel and we have treasured memories, 2 beautiful children to look after and a great brother. We love you, we miss you... Rest in peace my beautiful sister!

Claudia Fonseca

October 20, 2012

Rest in Peace mi Amiga, we shared so many wonderful years together with you and your family. Thank you for all the good times we shared. I miss you so much Amiga!! Luis, Alex and Cassandra im so sory for your loss my prayers go out to you and know that the Fonseca Family Love you! To Jo's Parents, Sisters and Brother my sincere Condolences to you.
Love- Claudia Fonseca

Gloria Trejo

October 20, 2012

You may be gone Jo, but certainly not forgotten. We will keep your spirit alive.... God picked a wonderful, faithful, beautiful woman to be home with him. May you be the angel to watch over Luis, Alex and Cassandra. Miss you and love you Jo!

Jo, you always will be remenber;)

Monica Calderon

October 20, 2012

My dear friend, words are not enough to express how much I am going to miss. But I know for sure when my time will come I will see there.
Dear Luis, Alex, and Casandra you all will be in my prayers. My wonderful friends always remember that you are not along because: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want...Psalm 23:1:) Love guys

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Susan Hohlman

October 19, 2012

My sympathies to your family Alicia on the passing of your beloved sister. You had shared with me about her and her loving spirit. Prayers for peace at this sad time.

Lily Aguilera, Nunez

October 19, 2012

It takes both the sun and the rain to make a beautiful rainbow.

Carol Hamilton/Thomason

October 19, 2012

Josifina I didn't know you, but I knew Lucy and Alicia so you had to be a fantastic person. I pray that you are at peace with Jesus and that your family is granted the peace they need to survive now that you have gone.

Rosa Serrano

October 19, 2012

My dear friend Josefina, you will live forever in my hart and memory til we met again, my prayer for you and your family.

Rayito Villarreal

October 19, 2012

Josephine all i can say is that u may have lost this battle but u gained a an eternal life in heaven!!! I am so sad to find out of your passing my dear friend,God bless your entire family during this painful loss...

Eva Martinez

October 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. We grew up in the same neighborhood and will never forget you Josefina. God Bless.

Ruth Managed Care Dept

October 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. All of us at the Branch Health Clinic share in your time of sorrow.

Mariana Maldonado

October 19, 2012

Jo-I had the pleasure of knowing you and calling you my friend. I have my memories of you when we went to Gompers! You were always such a sweet girl. Thanks for being my friend! Til we meet again my friend!

Mata Family

October 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family during this difficult time. God bless you all.

October 19, 2012

To my friend Josefina Grassity I will miss you but I am sure I will see you again.
Since you hve been made right with God by your faith, you have peace with God. This happened through your Lord Jessu Christ.
Rita P. Viera

Diane Williams

October 19, 2012

R.I.P Jo. Praying for you Luis, Cassandra, Alex.
Love,
Gary, Diane, Ke'Nesha and Sharmeka Williams

October 19, 2012

Rest in peace.

October 19, 2012

Our deepest condolences to you and your family..May God be with you during this difficult time.

The Loose Family

Debbie

October 19, 2012

Rest in Peace my dear friend. You touched so man lives. Heaven has a very special angel.

Alicia Morales

October 18, 2012

Your biggest fear was that you would be forgotten. You made sure we would never forget you as you went to heaven the same day you arrived on earth, the 16th day of the month...AND you held on until October, Breast Cancer awareness month!!! You are always on top of it & one step ahead of everyone! Girlie, I miss you and I love you dearly! You will NEVER be forgotten!

Alex Torres

October 18, 2012

Luis,my prayers go out you and your family my brother. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,My God, my rock in whom I take refuge.My shield and the horn of my salvation,my stronghold. Psalms 18:2

Nick Morales

October 18, 2012

Jo, you will be missed. I love you!

Vincenzio Aguilera

October 18, 2012

I am at loss of words and am deeply devastated for this terrible news. You are the most strong, courageous, and loving person I ever knew. You will be missed and loved by friends and family and carried in our hearts forever. There is always that question why the good die young? I believe that God just needed another beautiful, unique, and flawless rose for his garden. You are in a better place now, God has called you home, and may you rest in peace.
Love Always,

Jimenez

October 18, 2012

Our deepest condolences to you Luis, Alex, and Cassandra. Such a strong, sincere and smart woman like Jo will be greatly missed. -The Jimenez family

Veronica S

October 18, 2012

May the sorrow you feel in your hearts lighten by all the love that surrounds you. Rest in peace Josefina.

Rafaela Garcia

October 18, 2012

Jo, Rest In Peace, we will always remember you.

Dalia Borunda

October 18, 2012

Luis, Alex, and Cassandra my thoughts and prayers go out to you as well as to the rest of the family.... Heaven smiles down on all who had the HONOR of knowing you Josefina...such an AMAZING, CARING, STRONG WOMAN... Who always had a bright big smile.

Rafaela Garcia

October 18, 2012

Jo, we will love you and miss you always, R.I.P.

Angie Ulloa-Ramirez

October 18, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

October 18, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Martha Serrato L.

October 18, 2012

No hay palabras de consuelo ppara nosotros pero ella dejo de sufrir y esta gozando de Dios en el cielo gloria a Dios

October 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Love always the Ringmeier family.

Margie Vallejo

October 18, 2012

You are one of the most beautiful people-nside and out that I have ever met, known and will ever meet! I am blessed that God put you in my path. I love you girl! My deepest sympathy to Luis, your wonderful kids and family.

A WIFE OF NOBLE CHARACTER WHO CAN FIND?
SHE IS WORTH FAR MORE THAN RUBIES.
PROVERBS 31:10

Lupe Piñon

October 18, 2012

I will forever miss you, my beautiful sister. You will live in our hearts always.

Maria Izaguirre-Springer

October 18, 2012

No words can summarize how sorry I am for your loss. My prayer is for your hearts to be less heavy, for time to allow you to heal and for each one of you to know that you are not alone. Josefina was a true inspiration to us all. Rest assured that God has gained an angel in Heaven today. Thoughts, love and prayers to you all.

Veronica Aguilera

October 18, 2012

I miss you!

Veronica Aguilera

October 18, 2012

My beautiful sister... I will forever miss you. I miss you so much! You live in my heart! I will miss talking to you, visiting with you and seeing your smile and hearing your laughter! I love you... you are now home and happy! I miss you so-so much!

Luci Serrato

October 18, 2012

Rest in peace. You will always be remembered.

October 18, 2012

R.I.P watch over and keep ur family safe God has a new angel fly high!

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