Josie Parada Gomez, 86, passed away on December 26, 2023 at home on hospice in Lamont, Ca. She was born on August 18, 1937 in Calexico, Ca to Gilberto and Luisa Parada. A visitation will be held at Basham Funeral Care, 3312 Niles St. Bakersfield, Ca 93306 on January 12, 2024. The family will be greeting friends and relatives 9am to 12pm. Burial will follow the funeral at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery.