Josefla "Josie" (Casias) Dimas Obituary (1933 - 2022)

Josefla "Josie" Dimas, age 88, of Elwood, IN passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. Josie was born in Von Ormy, TX, on November 8, 1933, to the late Juan and Minerva (DeLoen) Casias. On April 30, 1951, she married Jose Dimas and they shared 64 years of marriage together before his passing on Nov. 13, 2015. Josie was a mother, homemaker and caregiver to her seven children. She enjoyed cooking, growing flowers, watching Mexican Soap Operas and the Price is Right, playing Mexican Bingo and listening to Christian music. Most of all she cherished quality time spent with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Josie is survived by her loving children that includes four sons, Jose Dimas, Miguel (Guadalupe) Dimas, Demetrio (Ida) Dimas all of Elwood, and Aljandro (Ida) Dimas of Texas; three daughters, Mary Lou Dimas, Maria (Ramiro) Gallegos both of Elwood, and Sally (Juan) Soto of Ft. Wayne; 33 grandchildren:80 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Roman Casias of TX; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, Josie was preceded in death by her sister, Juanita Russell; and a daughter-in-law, Hilda Dimas. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 16, 2022, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, IN. Funeral service celebrating Josie's life will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Dunnichay Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Margaret E. Salas officiating. Burial will follow at the Elwood Cemetery. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com