DUE TO WEATHER, THE FUNERAL MASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED - See obituary for updated information.
Joseph 'Joey' Frank Botello, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Funeral Mass: 10 am on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation will be at the church for one hour prior to the mass. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his sisters, Carmen Cisneros, Beatrice Johnson, Rose Mary Patterson, Mary Lou Hoag, and Bonnie Jane Lederle; and many nieces and nephews.
Joey was born on April 16, 1940, in Wells, Minnesota, the son of Anthony and Maria (Gutierrez) Botello. Uncle Joey will be remembered as a free spirit and loving brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army or Mission of Hope.
Love you Uncle Joey , may you now rest in forever peace in heaven!
He will swallow up death forever. Isaiah 25:8
Our thoughts & prayers are with you in the passing of your brother/uncle. We got to know Joseph (Joey) at Saint Patrick during Church Service and meals we shared in the Parish Center. He was always pleasant and had a great smile. We are glad to have had him as a part of our lives.
Dan & Bibi Chadwick
We enjoyed seeing Joe at St. Patrick’s on Sunday mornings. We are sorry to hear of his loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Mark and Melinda Behounek
I did know Joseph, he was my friend. As a member of First Lutheran, he walked into our church over 10 years ago, walked down the aisle, and sat with me and my husband. On that day, he became my friend. He didn’t share anything about himself or his life but he was always happy to see me and I was happy to see him and his smile. I didn’t know even if he had a family, so thankful that he had so many that loved him. He is now at peace.
My sympathy to your family,
Lori Nietert