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1936
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2020
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Josefa Islas Obituary
She married the love of her life Omar Islas on November 26, 1966. Josefa enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing loteria and gardening. She was a devoted Catholic, wife, homemaker and grandmother.
She is preceded In death by her parents and one younger brother Genaro De La Cerda.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years Omar Islas, 2 sons Jesse (Ellie) Islas, and Jaime (Yolanda) Islas and four grandsons Jesus , Cristian, Sebastian & Nathaniel and one granddaughter Ava Islas.
She is also survived by her siblings Virginia De La Cerda, Velia Duran, Cristina De La Cerda.
Visitation services for Pepita will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Del Angel Funeral Home located at 3611 N. Taylor Rd Mission Texas. Additional visitation on Friday 8:00am to 12:30pm followed with burial at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission Texas.
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Armando Islas y Silvia
August 6, 2020
Una persona llena de Bondad y de Nobleza , la vamos a extrañar, queremos expresar nuestro más sentido pésame a su familia , Dios Padre les dé una pronta resignación, Descanse en Paz y Brille para ella la Luz eterna
Andy Reyes
August 5, 2020
Pepita touched many with her soft mannerism and warm heart. She will forever be in my heart.
Nona
August 5, 2020
She was always happy very friendly very lovable you rest in peace will miss you
Tijerina Family
August 5, 2020
She was a sweet lady with a Ibeautiful soul. May she rest in peace and until we see each other again. Rejoice in heaven with our HEAVENLY FATHER
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