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Portrait of Josephine Uli Quiocho
Forever In Our Hearts

Josephine Uli Quiocho

September 4, 1955 – August 11, 2026
Lived 70 years
Cypress Lawn Hillside Gardens · Colma, CA
The LORD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. -Psalms 118:14
Life story

Josephine was born on September 4, 1955, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Manatua Tilo Uli and Solomona Uli of Aua, American Samoa. She was one of ten children and grew up in a family grounded in faith, culture, resilience, and love.

In 1967, while living in San Francisco, Josephine met a young boy named Gene Raymond Quiocho. Their friendship blossomed into a lifelong love story that endured more than five decades. After reconnecting as young adults, they were married on January 17, 1975, at the San Jose Courthouse. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and unconditional love.

That same year, Josephine embraced what would become her most treasured role: motherhood. She welcomed her daughter, Priscilla Manatua, in 1975, her son, Gene Raymond Jr., in 1977, and her son, Joseph Solomona, in 1987. Her children were the pride of her life, and she devoted herself fully to supporting, encouraging, and loving them throughout their lives.

Josephine’s joy multiplied when she became Nana to her beloved grandchildren: Desiree Ke’alohilani, Olivia Joy, Mia Priscilla, Paityn Queen, and Gene Ronald. She celebrated every achievement, milestone, and moment shared with them, cherishing each opportunity to create memories and offer her love and guidance.

Professionally, Josephine dedicated 38 years of service to Kaiser Permanente San Francisco. Beginning her career in Medical Records, she earned the respect of colleagues through her commitment, integrity, and willingness to learn. Her dedication led her into leadership, and she eventually retired as a manager in 2023. Along the way, she formed treasured friendships, including a lifelong bond with Patrice Russell.

Faith was the foundation of Josephine’s life. As a devoted member of Voice of Christ San Francisco, she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher and treasurer, praise team member, and volunteer. She never sought recognition, finding fulfillment simply in serving God and caring for others.

Above all, Josephine will be remembered for her extraordinary capacity to love. She offered kindness, encouragement, compassion, and grace to everyone she met. Her unwavering faith in God shaped the way she lived and the way she loved, leaving a lasting impact on her family, friends, church community, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved siblings: Princess Salamasina Uli Roberts, Olelata Leilani Willis, June Uli Near, Ana Uli Teo, Solomona Uli Jr., Richard Pagaloa Uli, and Paul Pagaloa Uli. She is survived by her devoted husband, Gene Raymond Quiocho Sr.; her children, Priscilla Manatua Quiocho, Gene Raymond Quiocho Jr., Queen Nsunwara Quiocho, Joseph Solomona Quiocho, and Sarah Mahina ‘a’ lohilohi Quiocho; her cherished grandchildren, Desiree Ke’alohilani Quiocho, Olivia Joy Quiocho, Mia Priscilla Quiocho, Paityn Queen Quiocho, and Gene Ronald Quiocho; her niece-daughter, Aleena Joy Asoau; her brother, Teddy Edward Uli; her sister, Masele Tammy Uli Navarro; and countless nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will continue to honor her legacy

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Forever loved, forever remembered, and forever in our hearts.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1955
Born September 4
1957
Josephine was 2 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1963
Josephine was 8 when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech
1975
Marriage: Gene Raymond Quiocho, Sr.
1975
Parenthood: Priscilla Manatua
1976
Josephine was 21 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1977
Parenthood: Gene Raymond Quiocho, Jr.
1982
Josephine was 27 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1987
Parenthood: Joseph Solomona Quiocho
1994
Josephine was 39 when "Friends" premiered
2001
Josephine was 46 when Apple introduced the iPod
2015
Josephine was 60 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Josephine was 67 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2026
Passed away August 11, age 70
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Gene Quiocho 4d

A memory of Josephine

We took the grandbabies to Disneyland for the weekend. Thinking about all the fun we had at Disneyland with you when the girls were young.

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Gene Quiocho (dad) (guest) Family · 4d

Dad

Mama, I’m here. Got you some flowers here looking at you in the picture. Miss your beautiful face a beautiful day today. Stop by tomorrow 240.

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priscilla quiocho Family · 1w

It’s that time again - Fall & Football

Hi Momma, I hope you like the decor. Now you have Pretty, Bigmama, and Booboo to keep watch out for the birds 😹 I’m almost done decorating the house for the season. I miss hearing you tell me it looks nice 🥺 Our plants are thriving - inside and outside. I finally repotted the dumb cane and dwarf umbrella tree. Daddy is doing okay. He misses you so much… And we all are taking good care of him (especially Bigmama and Pretty; Pretty sleeps with dad now). I miss talking to you bout everything and anything. My thing now is looking forward to visiting you Saturday mornings. And having my devotion there. Miss you 😘🥺

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Gene Jr (guest) Family · 1w

Son

Dear Mom ❤️ It’s a beautiful fall morning. Today, Joe and Sarah took the kids and Mia to Half Moon Bay for the Pumpkin Festival. Queen has an event, Olivia is working, and Dad and Priscilla have a full day ahead. I wish I could sit with you this morning and tell you face-to-face how well the girls are doing in high school and college, and catch you up on everything happening with the family. Most of all, I wish I could tell you how I’m making good on our conversations and the ministry commitments we talked about. God is opening some exciting doors. More to come, Mom. ❤️ I’m discovering that certain places and moments help me feel emotionally connected to you, and visiting your gravesite is one of them. But I know you’re not here. You’re with Jesus, and I find comfort in the promise that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I brought you a fall pumpkin candle and some dried fall flowers today. Miss you so much, Mom. What I’d give for just one more conversation. ❤️

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Gene Quiocho 5w

44 Days Since You’ve Been Gone

Mia’s first day in high school; Your Celebration of Life; Mia’s first cheer on your birthday; Mia’s first class trip to Rock & Water; Joe’s Birthday and Celebration, Monday Night with the Giants; and Olivia’s first day of College. Every family get together is bittersweet now, and that’s okay! They are sweet because we continue to do life, have fun, and make memories. They are bitter because you’re not here with us! I’m good with this because it’s a way for me to remember and feel how much we love you and how much we miss you!

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priscilla quiochoMom, I use to make fun of how slow you walked (while dad and I speed walked, everywhere). But now slow is the only way I can do it so I remain present in life's celebrations, milestones, mundane moments,...while keeping pace with missing you as I think 'bout how you'd be involved, what you'd say or not say, and how you'd move with us in our everyday doings. I'm realizing that our new normal is not being redefined, that remains the same, just redesigned. I know you're here with us as we continue to live. But I will forever miss you, my mom, close by smiling. I continue to "stay slow", just like you. Thanks for sharing bro. I love you!
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