Josie M. (Marez) Gurule

Josie Gurule was 98 years old, and a longtime resident of the Grants area. She passed away on Saturday May 13, 2017 in Grants, surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Gurule was born on April 6, 1919 in Tinaja, New Mexico to Donacino Marez and Inez Valdez Marez. She attended school in Zuni, NM. On August 21, 1939, she married Alejandro M. Gurule who passed away on August 31, 1989.
She was a warm, compassionate and vibrant person who always went out of her way to help others, she enjoyed cooking, good food, and always enjoyed everyone's company. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother to all and will be missed by everyone that knew her.
Ms. Gurule is survived by her children: Rudy Gurule, Larry Gurule and his wife Rachel, Helen Mirabal and her husband Manuel, Rose Griego and her husband Jim, Anne Johnson and her husband Doug, and Viola Rodriguez. One step-daughter: Nanny Rayonez. 23 Grandchildren, 23 Great-grandchildren, and seven Great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Alex Gurule. Her parents; Donacino and Inez Marez. Her daughter; Merlinda Sandoval. Along with four children and four step-children.
On Friday May 19, 2017 at St. Teresa Catholic Church a visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 am, at 10:30 am a Rosary will be recited. Then at 11:00 am a Mass will be celebrated by Father Robert Badger. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park. A reception will follow services at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Grants.
Pallbearers include, Ronnie Rodriguez, Rita Gomez, Stacey Kahle, Albert Gurule, Ricky Mirabal, and Merlinda Bratcher.
Honorary pallbearers include all of her grandchildren.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.