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Joshua Ellsworth Obituary

ELLSWORTH, Joshua Anthon, born June 14, 1980 was delivered into our Saviours hands on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 from a head on car accident in Otega, N.Y. where he was currently residing. Beloved son of Rory M. Ellsworth of Florence, Kenda Butler Ellsworth and her fiance, Chris Reed; two brothers, Jason of Brawley, CA and Nathaniel of Show Low, AZ. He is also survived by maternal grandparents, Harry and Juanita Burleson of Brawley, CA and paternal grandparents, Melvin and Anita Ellsworth of Florence, AZ. He also left two beautiful sons, Charles Scott of Tucson and Sean of North Dakota. Josh left also a fiance, Laura Rous and her daughter from N.Y., Hannah. Also many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services are to be held Wednesday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. at DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME, with interment in Oracle where he grew up. Viewing will be held Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the chapel. Josh had the brightest smile and was a true believer in seeing all good things in people. My sweet baby, sleep well, until we meet again.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Aug. 23, 2005.

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Ella

June 29, 2025

Someone far away thought of you today. Blessings to your soul, your family and especially your mother. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your beautiful heart.

Rosie Jimenez- Hernandez (Tomijo)

May 15, 2022

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entirety of Josh's family, the ones I know and the newer additions I never met as well. Josh you were my first love and i will forever remember how much you always would make me smile no matter what kind of mood I was in. You were an amazing person. I was so sad to have learned this happened to you and at such a young age. I hope your family is all okay. Nathan and Jason, my family and I really feel for you. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. I lost my little brother Thomas Jimenez about 5 or so years ago, he was 29 yrs old and we will never be the same. I miss him everyday. As I know you miss your brother as well. With Love and my deepest sympathy, Rosie Hernandez

Eva Miguel-Gaspar

August 9, 2006

I will miss you always Josh. I'm glad I got to spend some time growing up with you and getting to know you. No matter how I was feeling you always found a way to make me laugh. I will forever remember the fun times that we shared together. We won't see each other for a while but we will meet again someday in heaven until then God will take care of you. Love you and miss you.

Danielle and Ricky

May 30, 2006

Josh - Though we didn't know you for very long, you were a good friend to us and we enjoyed spending time with you and Laura. We miss you very much and we look forward to the day we can see your smiling face again.

Laura Lee Rous/Ellsworth

May 29, 2006

Me and HAnnah Miss and Love You Very Much

Josh's son Shaun Hamaker

May 23, 2006

we will all ways love and miss u Joshua, and i am so sorry you never had the chance to meet your son. i am greatfull thou you got to talk to him on the phone. i will make she he knows who you are and what a great person you were. i will all ways love you. god please watch over josh, and all his friends and family. i don't want to say good bye cause i know i will see you agin love you all ways, dessa hamaker (petersen)

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