Josephine G. Garcia

Josephine Gutierrez Garcia was born August 27, 1936, in El Centro, California to Gabino Gutierrez and Maria Cervantes. Josephine was the oldest of 2 brothers, Angel Sotelo Sr. and Fermin Gutierrez. During her early years, Josephine lived in Five Points, California and attended Westside School, in 1959 Josephine moved to Fresno California.

Josie was a homemaker and cared for her mother who was ill for many years until she departed. She worked as a housekeeper, cared for the Emerzian boys, and later caring her grandchildren. Josie enjoyed dancing and cooking, she made the most wonderful salsa, beans, rice and chili con carne. She also made those delicious homemade tortillas.

On April 21, 2024, at the age of 87 years old, Josie departed this life into the arms of Jesus.

Josie is preceded in death by her grandson, Joseph R. Gutierrez II, her parents Gabino Gutierrez and Maria Cervantes.

Cherishing her precious memories; her son Joseph R. Gutierrez, Sr. and wife Elaine of Fresno, her daughters Grace G. Santa Cruz and her husband Alex Sr. of Clovis, CA, Diana Gonzalez husband Roland Sr. of Clovis, CA, and Carol Munoz of Fresno, CA. Josie also leaves 12 grandchildren and

19 great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of beloved friends who she dearly loved. With a special acknowledgement to Yvonne Gutierrez and Armando Munoz.

The family thanks all who were there for Josie throughout her life, either by visiting, a phone call, a card, or through a prayer. Thanks to the staff members at Horizon Home and the friends she made along the way.

Josie knew her redeemer lived and looked forward to seeing Him (Lord Jesus Christ).

"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever."

A visitation for Josephine will be held Friday, May 10, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM with a funeral service immediately following beginning at 10:00 AM at Stephens and Bean Funeral Chapel, 202 North Teilman, Fresno, CA 93706. An interment is scheduled to follow at Belmont Memorial Park, 201 N Teilman Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.