Josephine ( Josie ) Lira Romero, age 86, of Fresno, California passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Josephine was born October 2, 1935. In Fresno to Philip and Madeline Lira. Josie was preceded in death by her parents and only brother, Gilbert Lira and great-grandson Grant Farrell. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Gilbert Romero, and children, Cindy Gaguine (John Gaguine), Gilbert Romero, Jr (Richard Marquez), Patricia Rediske (Ike Rediske), four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Josephine will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720. A Celebration of Life service will occur Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers are Patricia Rediske, Gilbert Romero Jr., Daniel “Ike” Rediske, Christopher Rediske, Phil Huntley, Patrick Ferrell, Ricky Vasquez, Ron Romero, Felix Lira and Richard Marquez.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Romero family.
