Josefa Guevara Paguio

It is with both profound sadness and abundant love in our hearts that we announce the passing of Josefa Guevara Paguio, affectionately known as Josie, on May 17, 2024. Born on March 11, 1942, in Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines, Josefa was a beacon of compassion and generosity throughout her 82 years. A proud and caring mother, a loving daughter, and a dear friend, her thoughtful actions and funny anecdotes brought warmth and joy to every room she entered.

Josie dedicated her professional life as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a vocation she chose out of a deep-seated desire to help others. Even in retirement, she continued to embody the spirit of service that defined her career, always ready with a helping hand or a comforting word for those in need. Her generosity knew no bounds; she was an awesome, kind-hearted, and giving person who believed in the adage, "Family is not an important thing. It's everything." Her primary goal was to keep her family close together, a testament of her unwavering love for them.

Josefa is the loving mother to Felicisimo Guevara and his wife Marilyn of Revere, Felicitas Camcam and her husband Moises of Revere, Shanalyn Guevara and her companion Christopher Dupre of Haverhill.  Cherished grandmother of Sesci May, Jomer Moli Jay, Reynald, Christopher, Roland, and Liam.  Adored great grandmother of Karen.  Dear sister of Nancy Aquino, Alicia Corpuz and her husband Noli, and the late Jesus Guevara, Frank Guevara, and Deborah Buizon.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:30pm.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited.  Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s of Padua on Thursday at 12:00pm (everyone to meet directly at church).  For guest book please visit www.buonfiglio.com.

She joins her parents, Alfredo and Juanita Guevara, in eternal peace. As we mourn her loss, we are reminded of a verse from the Book of John that encapsulates the essence of Josefa's life: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34)

We invite you to join us in celebrating Josefa's life and legacy. Please share your favorite memories of her, upload photos, and leave tributes on her memorial page. Let us honor her spirit of generosity, compassion, and love by remembering the joyful moments she brought into our lives.