Josefa Carrasco Venegas 

March 19, 1932 – April 1, 2026

Josefa Carrasco Venegas, 94, of McCamey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in McCamey.

She was born on March 19, 1932, in Mexico to her parents, Juan Carrasco and Manuela Aranda Carrasco, who preceded her in death.

Josefa had a deep love for music and dancing and found joy in caring for plants, showcasing her remarkable green thumb. She adored animals and was known for her lively personality—lovingly opinionated and always able to bring laughter to those around her. She cherished family gatherings, looked forward to time spent with loved ones, and enjoyed the simplicity of country life. Josefa also enjoyed her special drinks, loved to sing, and took great pride in being a devoted housewife.

She is survived by her loving husband, Cruz Venegas, and her children:

• Ermila Venegas (married to the late Teofilo Venegas)
• Rosa Najera (married to Alfredo Najera)
• Maria Sanchez (married to the late Ben Sanchez)
• Jacinta Bustos (married to Martin Bustos Sr.)
• Manuela Valles
• Mage Rodriguez (married to Efrain Rodriguez)
• Genaro Ornelas (deceased; married to Mary Ornelas)
• Adan Ornelas (deceased)
• Jesus Ornelas (married to Alicia Ornelas)
• Isabel Ornelas (married to Sylvia Ornelas)

Josefa was blessed with 41 grandchildren and countless great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandchildren Abel Valles and Freddy Muro.

Her brothers and sisters:

• Marcelo Carrasco (deceased)
• Velen Molina Carrasco
• Matias Carrasco (deceased)
• Juan Carrasco (deceased)
• Josefa Hinojos Carrasco (deceased)
• Chaya Baeza Carrasco (deceased)
• Beneda Carrasco (deceased)
• Vicky Fuentes Carrasco (deceased)

She leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.

Services

Viewing will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in McCamey, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery.

Pallbearers

• Rudy Torres
• Adolfo Valles
• Manuel Ybarra Jr.
• Rey Ornelas
• Jesus Ornelas
• Ramon Torres Jr.