"My memories of my Aunt Josie are so loving, caring and so happy. I am saddened by the loss of her gorgeous smile and heart. God bless her soul as she is now with my uncle Eddie, and for her wonderful family, she will be so missed. God bless you, Tia. Your niece Trudy Gregerson."
In loving memory of
Josephine Romero
Josephine (Josie) Romero passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the age of 93.
Josie was born in Los Angeles on September 27, 1924. She was one of four children born to Teresa and Fernando Franco.
Josie spent most of her childhood in Southern California, where she met Edward (Eddie) Romero at the young age of 14. This would be a loving relationship that lasted a lifetime.
Eddie and Josie married at age 18 and two years later began their family of five children. They were married for over 62 years before Eddie passed August of 2005. Their family grew to include twelve grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren and it continues to grow and thrive today.
Our precious matriarch led her close and loving family with her example of beauty, grace, kindness, faith and selflessness. She was an inspiration to us all.
She was a dearly beloved mother, mother in law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was our angel on earth. We are comforted knowing she Is now in heaven with our Lord and our Dad.
We will celebrate Josie's life with a Rosary on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7pm and a Catholic Chapel service on Wednesday, November 22 at 10a.m.
Both will take place at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary Chapel, 6500 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America at alzfdn.org
Tributes
"May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about Josephine and bring her back. Revelation 21:3,4"
"To Georgie and the Dear Family of Josephine Romero, It is with a heavy heart that I write these words. I am so sorry to hear of Jo's passing. I am so grateful to have had Jo, Eddie and their children in my childhood, wonderful friends and neighbors. Jo was my second Mom, always patient, encouraging, kind and loving! She was so inspirational and lead by example. I thank her for the many life lessons learned. I will cherish my special friend, Georgie. My love and prayers are with you and the family as this sad time."
"To the family of Josephine Romero, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that "Jehovah Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) With sympathy,"
"We truly count ourselves blessed to Have known your mother. She has provided our grandchildren with an amazing legacy, one of unconditional love and a strong belief in our Lord Jesus. For that we are eternally grateful. Our prayers and love are with you all."