Harlingen, TX -
Josephina M. Sosa, 73, was called to heaven on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on July 18, 1943 in Harlingen to Pedro and Jesusa Martinez.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raul G. Sosa; brother, Gilberto Martinez; daughter, Isabel Garcia; and grandson, Richard A. Garcia.
Josie was a lifelong resident of Harlingen. She worked as a waitress and cook. She had many friends and was well known for her delicious tamales. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Martin Garcia (Eva), Francisco Lopez Jr., Elizabeth Leal (Joe), Luis Leal Jr. (Lorena), Sandra Sosa, Sonia Sosa (David), Victor R. Sosa (Yadira); her siblings, Angelita Resendez, Oleida Aguirre, Alejandra M. Moreno, and Gustavo De La Fuente; 25 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church, 421 S. 13th St. Interment will follow at Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery, 21037 Godwin Rd.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Martin Garcia, Francisco Lopez Jr., Luis Leal Jr., Victor R. Sosa, Martin Garcia Jr., and Victor R. Sosa Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Vanessa R. Cabili, Alyssa M. Sosa, Anthony M. Lopez, and Rudy Cardenas.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.