Josephine Bartlett

Josephine Garcia Bartlett (6/30/30 – 2/23/23) My sister, Josephine (Jo) Bartlett, age 92, of Roswell, NM, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Josephine was a resident of Casa Maria Nursing home for four years. Josephine was born June 30, 1930, as a Twin under the care of a midwife in Roswell NM to Lawrence and Inez Garcia, who have preceded her in death. Twin sister, Katherine Jaramillo of Lincoln, California is the only surviving sibling of six. Josephine is survived by a daughter, Minnie Boyd of Roswell; grandson, Eric Bartlett of Albuquerque; two great grandsons: Marcos Bartlett, and Eric Bartlett Jr. from Albuquerque; sister, Katherine Jaramillo from Lincoln, CA; Special nieces and nephews: Theresa Ford from Annapolis, MD (Husband Bill); Tillie Barela from Albuquerque (husband Derek); Tony Barela (ABQ), Michael Barela (ABQ); Larry Jaramillo from San Antonio, TX (Maria); Mark Jaramillo from Orangevale, CA (Jackie). Josephine is preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence and Inez Garcia; brothers: Lawrence Garcia Jr. Sam Garcia, and Simon Garcia; sister, Lillie Barela; nephew, Bobby Jo Barela; and brother n’law, Crescencio Jaramillo. Josephine was known by many in Roswell for her many years of working at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in housekeeping. Was a neighbor to everyone she ever met and a friend to all. A family graveside service is planned at South Park Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with Mom and Dad. A very special thank you to all the Nursing Staff at Casa Maria Health Care Center. An eternal thanks to Josephine’s many neighbors and special friends at Sunset Apartments that checked on her daily. God Saw You Were Getting Tired God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So, he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come with Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He Only takes the best. (Author unknown) We love you sister! Vaya Con Dios!

Josephine Bartlett

June 30, 1930 - February 22, 2023