Josefina Caceres
April 28, 1948 - August 1, 2025
Josefina Caceres passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. During her illness, she was meticulously cared by her grandson, Jonathan Vargas, who provided 24-hour care. Up until the end, Josefina maintained her humor, compassion, kindness, and tremendous love for God and her family.
Born on April 28, 1948, Josefina was born and raised in (en el barrio de Mariana) Humacao, Puerto Rico. She was a daughter of Julio Caceres and Engracia Rodriguez, who preceded her in death along with her brother, Jose Caceres; sisters, Antonia Caceres, Fortuna Caceres, and Maria Ines Caceres; her beautiful granddaughters, Gianna Orellana and Juleesa Larkins; as well as her precious dog, Lola.
Josefina worked for many years at Sears Fashion Center and most recently, as an aide at the Pulaski Early Education Center. She was a devout Catholic and attended Sunday mass regularly at Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington, DE. Josefina will be remembered most for her infectious laughter, kind heart, generosity, and the immense love for her children and grandchildren.
Josefina is survived by her brothers, Geraldo Caceres (Madeline), Jacinto Caceres and Luis Caceres (Rosael); sister, Bernandina Caceres (Luis Burgos); her five children, Beatriz Escobales (Cesar), Olga Betancourt, Emilio Matos, Jose DeJesus (Diana) and Joanna Orellana (Marco); thirteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 am until 9:30 am on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Cathedral of Saint Peter, 500 N. West Street, Wilmington, DE, where a Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 9:30 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
To honor Josefina’s memory, donations may be made by family and friends to Cathedral of Saint Peter, at the address listed above, or online by clicking here or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here or to Sunday Breakfast Mission, P.O. Box 352, Wilmington, DE 19899 or online by clicking here.
Margie Velez
Josefina was the sweetest, she worked and never depended on anyone, she always showed love. She was a great person and I know God greeted her with open arms 🙏🏼❤️
Lucy Martinez
Te amo tia. Eterno descanso. Hermosa tu historia que conozco perfectamente. Mi mas sentido pesame a mi familia en la distancia. Los amo.
Marco Orellana
As your son in law, I was not your son in law, I was your son, you loved me and I loved you, you were an amazing woman with a heart of gold. You were a giver, people did not know about you; you will donate to so many charities because you care that much for others . God is waiting for you to give you the reward you deserve , eternal love and grace. I love you Mom, gone but not forgotten!
Venise
Rest in peace I’m glad to met you at the ministry of caring daycare where you was one of the foster grandparents
John T
I am so sorry for your loss. God has received another of the faithful into his house where she will be happy and at peace. My thought are with your family.
Davida Robinson
I love this woman. She volunteered in my classroom at the ministry of caring for several years. Did children affectionately called her grandma. I used to love watching her dance with me and the children.
Iris Rodriguez
My heart n prayers are with you.
May you be dancing with the angels Josefina ♥️♥️♥️
Jonathan Vargas
Hi Grandmom! 🐨 I love you so much and I would do it all over again if meant making your last weeks just a little more peaceful. Your strength carries on within me and that is something I pray the Most High rewards you for. Kisses and hugs and foot rubs ❤️ I love you; let’s have some soup!
Joanna Orellana
To my beloved mother I thank you for all that you gave to me and my brother. I thank you for all life’s lessons, I’ll love you forever. I’m going to miss our daily conversations, our lunch dates and also your big smile when I would come see you and say “ hey girlfriend” or when you would say “we’re going to shop until we drop” I love you mom, you’re free of pain now, may you rest peacefully with Gianna and Juleesa. Te amo mami..
Yazmin Simms
Hi Wela,
I’m trying to process the fact that you’re and no longer here with us. I miss you each and every day! I know you are no longer in pain nor suffering, you are with our most high God! I will never forget the love, the kindness, all the memories we’ve shared together and most of all our trip to the Goodwill for bathing suits one hot summer day. The girls, Will and I will forever miss you we love you (Grilla)-your little grilla (Yazmin)
Paraskebin Konstantopoulos
My condolences you will be missed and prayers to All in the family 🙏🏻 and love and 🫂 to all .
Paraskebin Konstantopoulos
Margie Ortiz
My condolences may God give everyone strength and comfort. Rest in peace Josefina🙏
Margarita Gallardo
Mi vecina, cada vez que teniamos la oportunindad hablabamos, muy buena persona.
Mis condolencias para toda la familia.
Facenda Kay Burton
Prayers and condolences for the family. Josefina is a loving and wonderful Catholic woman. God Rest her Soul. Family Stay Strong and Lean on Jesus Christ because He will never Forsake you. God Bless You, all.