Janice Lupe

Janice Lupe, of Cibecue, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on April 25, 2015 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. She was 50. Janice was born to her parents, Hoke Josay Sr. and Helen (Lee) Josay on January 13, 1965. She loved her arts and crafts, having been known for her excellent and inspirational bead and yarn work. She loved making crafts for her family and for all her friends. She enjoyed being at home with her children and grandchildren. An avid cook she loved having family cookouts and picnics. She loved the Lord and enjoyed listening to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A wonderful mother, grandmother and friend she will be missed dearly. Janice is survived by her daughter, Jocelyn Lupe of Cibecue, Arizona; sons, Raymond Lupe of Cibecue, Richard Lupe Jr. of Cibecue and Ronald (Geneva) Josay of Cibecuce; grandchildren, Reneshia Rose Lupe, Marie Joy Lupe, Oriando Lupe, Adrian Josay, Carlyle Josay, Reiden Josay, Ariana Haven, Ranelle Haven, Sabrina Narcisco, Ariel Caddo and Isiah "Butterball" Caddo; mother, Helen Josay; sisters, Clarenda (Lowell) Altaha of Cedar Creek, Arizona, Helena (Leroy) Bonito of Carrizo, Arizona; brothers, Hoke Josay Jr. of Carrizo, Daniel Childs of Carrizo, Delbert (Judy) Childs Sr. of Cibecue and Gilbert (Darlene) Childs of Carizzo as well as many extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving companion, Richard Lupe Sr. and grandchildren, Elicia and Jeremiah Josay. A two night wake will begin 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at her residence, 302 W. Henry St., Cibecue, Arizona. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 4, 2014 at the Cibecue Miracle Church with the interment to follow in the Lupe Family Plot in Cibecue.