April 19, 1933 — October 15, 2024
Josie Ellis 91 went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2024. Born on April 19, 1933. Josie lived a full life, touching the lives of many others along the way. When Josie was a little girl, she must have felt her calling. She dedicated her life in caring for others. Josie was a nursing assistant for 36 years at Cibola General Hospital and five years at Good Samaritan. Her hobbies were dancing, sewing, crocheting, and camping.
She is survived by her sister: Domie Rivera; as well as her daughters: Yolanda Cordova (husband Leonard Cordova), Mary Alice Beasley (husband Brett Beasley); she is also survived by her grandchildren: Joseph Beauregard, Anthony Cordova, Michael Cordova, Brandi Marez, and Mandy Marez; her survivors also include seven great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.
Josie is preceded in death by her son: (Abel) Rick Marez; husband: Johnny Ellis; her mother: Premia Garcia; father: Jose S. Garcia; brothers: Sammy Garcia and Robert Garcia; sisters: Lita Delgado and Nora Kuramoto.
To know Josie was to love her. She will never be forgotten. She is dancing in heaven.