Margaret Josephine

Margo passed away on February 10, 2012, at the age of 89. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Arakelian: niece, Joy Arakelian; nephew, Eddie Arakelian, Jr. and his wife, Lynn Arakelian, and their children, Taylor and Austin Arakelian. Her family will miss her generous and thoughtful spirit, and the knowledge that she was always there for everyone.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe Josephine; her beloved mother, Rose Koharian, and her dear brother, Ernest Kavoian.

Margo was born in Fresno, California on November 24, 1922. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. After meeting the love of her life, Joe Josephine, the two were wed. She was always active in her husband's business, Josephine Furniture Store, having a keen eye and excellent taste in home décor. They spent a wonderful life together traveling the world with close friends and family. With her husband, she enjoyed playing golf and tennis for many years at the San Joaquin Country Club. During this time she was an active member of Ani Guild. She will be remembered as a gracious and generous hostess, always entertaining with style and delicious feasts. Her kind heart often led her to help many people who were in need. Among others, she was a supporter of Saint Agnes Hospital, the Fresno Philharmonic, the Fresno Grand Opera, and Fresno State University.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Cari and Christina Alvarez, Elena Razo, Elsa and Elsi Bravo, Marie Basmadjian, Cynthia Martinez and Dr. Thomas Griffin for their loving and faithful care. They filled the last years of her life with tender loving companionship. Because of them, she was able to spend her last days in her own home with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be held at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral home on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:00 am.

Remembrances may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 2226 Ventura Ave., Fresno, California 93721 and St. Agnes Hospice 1111 E. Spruce, Fresno, CA 93720.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38,39