Josefa Guardiola, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born on April 10, 1939 in Laredo, TX to Cresencio and Zeneida (Arriaga) Celestino.
Josefa married Louis R. Guardiola on July 17, 1959 in Bono, OH and he preceded her in death on March 11, 2011. She worked for Eveready Battery as a laborer and retired after many years of service. Josefa was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Guadalupe Society. She was a devout Catholic and had a special relationship with Our Lady of Guadalupe. Josefa loved spending time with her family.
Josefa Guardiola is survived by her children, Louis Guardiola, Jr., Rick Pannell, Darlene (Todd) Saunders, Lee (Gina) Guardiola, John (Adria) Guardiola and David (Judy) Guardiola, all of Fremont, OH; siblings, Margarita (Luis) Mendoza, Bono, OH, Maria (Bud) Lopez, Genoa, OH, Alicia (Vincente) Sanchez, Hessville, OH, Irene Perez, Gibsonburg, OH, Francisco (Irma) Celestino, Fremont, OH, Santos Celestino, Gibsonburg, OH; sister-in-law, Eva Celestino, Gibsonburg, OH; ten grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis R. Guardiola; grandson, David John Guardiola; brother, Juan Celestino and brother-in-law, Juan Perez.
Visitation: Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420. A Rosary will be held private for the family.
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences at www.whhfh.com or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, September 17, 2020, 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, with Fr. Michael Roemmele officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials can be made in Josefa’s honor to Heartland Hospice.
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Pam Mezinger
So sorry for your loss David, Judy, Luis and Annisia.
Your in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mike and Pam Mezinger
Martha Held
My thoughts and prayers for the family. R.I.P.Josie. Very nice lady I worked with her at Eveready.
Tawni
Our sincere condolences to all of you. She was a delightful co-worker who cared so much for her family.
Lucy zieber
My deepest condolences to all the family. I worked with Josie at Eveready Battery and she was a blessing to be around and work with. R.I.P sweet lady
Sharon Burel Aaron
Louis and family!! So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother! I know what that feels like, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Kathy Hunt
So sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Josefa, I have the honor of knowing David and Louis who are awesome people. I am sure she was very proud to have such great children!! My heartfelt prayers are with you all.
Kathy Hunt
Kathy Semprich
Prayers and thoughts to the family will never be forgotten RIH momma love you.
Maria Deanda Gonzalez
Guardiola family…Your beautiful Mom always had a smile and a kind word, she was a Joy to know…We hope the precious memories you all carry in your Hearts will help you through this…You remain in our thoughts and prayers Love, Luis & Maria Gonzalez
brian
sorry about your loss we all miss her
Maria Chavez
So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to all the Guardiola family.
jerry saunders
Darlene and Todd Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, so sorry!!! Love you !!!
Jack & Irma Villarreal
Our deepest condolences may she Rest In Peace. You are in our thoughts. Jack and Irma
Arlene Garvin
Sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed.
Mara E Gutierrez
Siento mucho su perdida; Dios la tenga en su santo Reino!!!
Irene Sanchez Casillas
So sorry to hear of your mother passing. She had the kindest heart and always had
A smile on her face.
Condolences to her sisters . Prayers going out to you.