Juana Bosque

Juana Del Bosque, age 87, of Faribault, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at her home following an extended illness.    Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault, with Elder Ben Erickson, officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.    Juana Ponce, the daughter of Hermelindo and Adelina (Garcia) Ponce, was born on March 15, 1921 in Ocampo, Mexico. She was married to Catarino Del Bosque. He preceded her in death in 1988. Juana was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a loving mother and devoted her life to her children. Juana was happiest when she talked of living in the country and enjoying nature.    She is survived by eight children, Antonia (Julian) Castillo, Adelina (Carlos) Beascochea, Emilio (Guadalupe) Del Bosque, Sylvia Del Bosque, Catarino (Maria) Del Bosque, Maria (Jose) Gonzalez, Fernando (Gloria) Del Bosque, and Maria del ReFugio (Arnulfo) Maldonado; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.    She was preceded in death by her husband, Catarino; her parents; son, Manuel Del Bosque; a daughter as a youth, Maria; and three grandchildren, Ismael Del Bosque, Fernando Maldonado, and Edna Del Bosque.