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Josephine Garcia Taylor

Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 - 05:29:53 am MST

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June 2, 1937 - June 28, 2008

Josephine Garcia Taylor, 71, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2008, surrounded by her loving family at the Sierra Vista (Ariz.) Regional Health Center.

Josephine was born in Bisbee, Ariz., on June 2, 1937, to Jesus Garcia and Maria Othon Garcia. She graduated from Bisbee High School.

Josephine was a devoted and loving wife, mother and nana. Her family was the love of her life, and her grandchildren were the joy in her life.

Her husband, Arthur, was a military man, which took them to many different places to live until his retirement, which brought them back to Bisbee to live.

Josephine enjoyed cooking, knitting and sewing, and she was also very much into doing crafts, and she made many items for her family and friends. Josephine will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Arthur Taylor of Bisbee; two sons, Bill Taylor (Alaine) of McNeal, Ariz., and Jesus Taylor of Bisbee; two daughters, Dorthea Burgess (Daniel) of Marana, Ariz., and Ramona Rojas (Alfred) of Bisbee; a brother, Ramon Garcia (Blanca) of Bisbee; three sisters, Amanda Garcia, Norma Ramirez and Ernestina Figueroa, all of Tucson, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren, Anna Rojas, Elyse Taylor, Alfredo Rojas, Erin Taraskewich, Rosa Rojas, Wesley Taylor, Ashleigh Taylor, Heather Taylor, Denise Truax, Cody Taylor, Colten Taylor and Daniel Burgess; and two great-grandchilden, Tristan Hodges and Kylie Rojas.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Manuel, Ignacio, Ismael and Francisco Garcia.

A memorial Mass will be said on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Bisbee. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sierra Vista. Dugan Funeral Chapel is handling all arrangements.

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Ramona Taylor Rojas wrote on Jul 6, 2008 11:42 PM:

" Mom,
I love you and will miss you dearly. I know that I will never forget you for you helped me to become the person I am today. Thank you for all that you have taught me. Your Loving daughter Mona "

The Fitts Family wrote on Jul 6, 2008 8:15 AM:

" My family was very sadden to hear of your loss. Our families met at Ft. Richie MD many years ago. Her kindness has never been forgotten. "

Ladybug wrote on Jul 1, 2008 9:03 PM:

" I will always love you Joe. You were a great asset to our family. Now you are with my mom and dad. Joe was a very nice person. My love to Art and kids. "

Gina wrote on Jul 1, 2008 5:26 PM:

" I always loved when your mom would be @ my in-laws house. She was always so much fun to talk to. She was also very thoughtful & caring. All my sympathies to her family & friends who will surely miss her. "

Daniel wrote on Jul 1, 2008 1:35 PM:

" May Josephine rest in peace. She was a loving and devoted person who brought joy to the lives of many. "

Theresa wrote on Jul 1, 2008 11:58 AM:

" To my Tia Fina.... I pray that you are now at peace and free from pain, continue to watch over Tio Arturo and all of your family. I will pray for their strength and faithin God. Until we meet agin Tia....with love your neice* "

jacqueline wrote on Jul 1, 2008 8:29 AM:

" nana you will be missed. i love you and miss the takes we had at the family dinners.
love ya "

Kathy Noble wrote on Jul 1, 2008 8:23 AM:

" So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. "