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Josephine Pellkofer Obituary
Josie was born in Ferndale on December 24, 1920, to Oscar and Theckla (Schneider) Meister. She attended Ferndale schools and graduated from Ferndale Union High School in 1938. Josie lived in Ferndale for many years prior to relocating to La Habra in 1961. She was a long time member of the Church of the Assumption and of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Oneonta Parlor, both in Ferndale and also of the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Josie passed away peacefully on April 11, 2008, in Campbell, California.
She is survived by a sister, Delphine Meister Livingston; a daughter, Anne Louise Sousa Petersen; two sons, James Anthony Sousa and Michael Joseph Pellkofer; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 step-children; 9 step-grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Alice Sousa Haywood; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Thekla Meister; a brother, Oscar Meister, Jr.; and a sister, Anna Meister Godinho; her first husband, Antone Joseph Sousa; second husband, Joseph John Pellkofer; two sons, Lt. Clarence Anthony Sousa, USN, and Paul Anthony Sousa.
A recitation of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday April 16, 2008, at 7:00 PM at Hillside Chapel, Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3888 S. Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday April 17, 2008, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 900 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA, followed by graveside services at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA.
Donations in Josie’s memory may be made to the Lt. Clarence A. Sousa Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 506, Ferndale, CA 95536; or Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124.
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Memories and Condolences
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Josephine Aloisia Pellkofer
April 22, 2008
Janet Ambrosini
April 22, 2008
Ann Louise and Jim,My thoughts are with you at this time. What great memories of our younger years and Rose Ave. Your Mom was a true spirit and wonderful person.
Loretta Alexandre
April 17, 2008
Dear Family,
Your mom was a beautiful lady and I have very fond memories of her. With love and sincere sympathy...... Loretta Trutalli Alexandre
Loretta Alexandre
April 17, 2008
Dear Family,
Your mom was a beautiful lady and I have very fond memories of her. With love and sincere sympathy...... Loretta Alexandre
Erin Lincoln (Chance)
April 16, 2008
Dear Anne Louise and Jim,
I have wonderful memories of your mother and her family living on Shaw Ave. in Ferndale. I remember the friendship of our mother's and has been an example of a long lasting relationship. Your mother was a true lady and a true Christian. On behalf of my mother, Erla Chance and myself, please accept our condolences.
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