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Josie Gonzales
Josie Gonzales Langsdorf, 41, died peacefully on February 17, 2014, surrounded by her family and friends after a valiant battle with lung cancer, even though she was a lifelong non-smoker. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 12, 1972, to Junior "Manuel" and Melody Gonzales. Josie graduated from Waite High School in 1990 and worked for NAMSA and Honeywell, before she became a stay at home mom, a job she loved. Josie had a passion for scrap booking, reality TV shows and the Ohio State Buckeyes. She was proud of growing up on the East Side of Toledo.
Josie loved people, and lived her life to the fullest. Her smile lit up the room. During her fight with cancer, Josie filled many of her bucket list wishes, including meeting reality TV star Scott Disick from Keeping Up With The Kardashians. This was made possible with the help of the Anthony Wayne community.
Surviving are her daughters, Ashley and Allison "lil dog" Langsdorf; her parents; her brother, Manuel "Goozer", and her sister, Angie "DeeDee" Gonzales; special niece, Olivia, and brother-in- law, Greg Langsdorf; special friend, Kari Meyers, and special aunt, Gloria Rodriguez who cared for Josie. She is also survived by the father of her daughters, Brian J. Langsdorf. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her special canine companion Simon.
Friends and family may visit at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Friday, February 21 from 12-8 p.m. The funeral will begin at Coyle at 11 on Saturday, February 22, followed by the mass at Gesu Church at 12 p.m. Interment will be at Resurrection cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in Josie's memory may contribute to Gesu Catholic Church.
Please view Josie's memorial video tribute and leave a sympathy message at
CoyleFuneralHome.com
The family wishes to thank the thousands of friends and Facebook fans, too numerous to mention, for all their kind words and prayers. A special thanks to Dr. Fugazzi and his staff, and Dr. Vijendra who cared for Josie during her cancer journey. Josie was an inspiration to all that met her. She will be sadly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josie Langsdorf
Melissa
May 31, 2025
God bless your family Josie. You live on through them!
Kendall Davis
February 12, 2025
I just watched the episode of KUWK today and couldn´t help but look to see how Josie was doing. I´m so sad to see she has passed away. Hoping her precious daughters are doing well. It was evident that Josie loved them both dearly.
Kathy
April 2, 2024
I am watching the Kardashians episode right now and fell in love with Josie. What an amazing and beautiful soul! I have two sons and two daughters and I want her daughters to remember this saying ...
I am not gone ... I am simply in another room.
My father was only 55 and I was only 23 when he went home to be with Jesus. He had pancreatic, liver, lung and brain cancer. I always remember that saying when I am missing him. It gives me comfort knowing he is not gone. I hope it gives you girls comfort too.
Tommy cornett
September 27, 2023
I just watched the keeping up with the Kardashian´s episodes I loved her I´m so sad may she rest in peace
zoe
November 10, 2022
rip josie- i watched her episode on kuwtk and really loved her positive attitude <3
Mariana D.
October 17, 2022
Just watched the KUWTK episode with Josie and wow what a beautiful young soul! I was smiling the whole time her energy really can light up the whole room. Josie, you are such a bright light and an inspiration to always live life to its fullest. Thinking of you and your family
Aloua Tanon
August 17, 2022
Hi,
I know it's been a while, but your mom is not forgotten and she will never be <3
Thanks to her positivity and energy through KUWTK she will remain in pop culture history, and will never be forgotten
She's not here physically but she's protecting you forever and ever
Love you guys, take care, and please be happy!
Aloua
Ryan
January 2, 2022
Sending all my best to the family of Josie. She seemed like such a loving woman.
Beth Donaldson
December 28, 2021
Just watched the Episode of KUWTK that Josie was in and you could tell how happy she was even though she knew she didn´t have long to live. Thinking of her daughters and the rest of her family
Kiara
December 16, 2021
Rewatching KUWTK and you can see how beautiful of a soul Josie had and what a shame it is for her to be taken too soon. Her family is in my prayers
Alex
November 5, 2021
I saw Josie on keeping up with the kardashians episode and she really was such a beautiful, inspiring, brave & positive woman. She had such a remarkable outlook on life no matter what she was going through. God bless her two daughters and May she Rest In Peace. Her presence, charisma and beauty will forever show on that episode.
Andrea
June 29, 2021
You were an amazing soul. Rest In Peace
Laura M
April 30, 2021
Bless you Josie.
Betsy Bad
April 6, 2021
Rest in peace.
Amy Lou
February 7, 2019
RIP Josie
C Ramirez
March 20, 2014
God Bless you and your family. My hearts breaks for your girls. Rest in Peace.
GARET ANNA DUPONT
March 18, 2014
GOD BLESS YOU JOSIE,FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I'M FIGHTING BREAST CANCER TOO. I PRAY I WIN THE BATTLE BUT IF I LOSE I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN HEAVEN.
March 15, 2014
Josie was a beautiful woman may she rest in peace.
J James
March 13, 2014
I have only just read of Josie's passing now. I am so truly sorry for her daughters whom she appeared to adore. May you rest in peace Josie xx
l yeary
March 3, 2014
I saw Josie on Keeping up with the Kardashians, and was very saddened to see her passing---her ability to remain positive and provide inspiration to people as she lived life to the fullest was amazing...I hope to meet her in heaven one day...
Patti Watson
February 20, 2014
My husband met Josie while getting chemo treatments at the clinic. He used to say that she lit up the room. I thought she was an angel sent to help him thru a very difficult time. I am sure he is taking very good care of her in heaven. My heart goes out to your family.
Ginger Carswell
February 19, 2014
Mel & Jr I just lost my mom a couple weeks ago to cancer,I just can not imagine losing a child. My heart goes out to you and her girls. You are in my prayers!
Kelly Farris
February 19, 2014
Josie was truly an inspiration to many. I will always respect the courage she had and most of all her fearlessness to live her life to the fullest. She touched my daughter in such a way that she learned what selflessness really means. My family's thoughts and prayers are with Josie and her family especially her 2 beautiful daughters. Rest in Peace Josie...you will never be forgotten.
Jenn
February 19, 2014
I didn't know Josie personally but she was an inspiration to all who is battling any disease. May God Bless her daughters and give them wonderful memories of their courageous mommy!
February 19, 2014
Please know that our family is praying for Josie, her daughters and her loved ones. We are so sorry for the loss of an amazing woman.
The Bishop Family
P Snyder
February 19, 2014
To the Gonzales & Langsdorf family. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with your families. We are so sad to hear of Josies passing. Her bright light will shine forever
Joey Baer
February 19, 2014
Your family has been in my prayers and my heart for many months and will remain there.
Amy Rhodes
February 19, 2014
Please know our Thoughts and Prayers have always and continue to be with you. Josie was truly an inspiration to all, especially to me. Heaven received a Beautiful Angel to watch over those she loved so dearly.
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