Josefa Elizabeth Mazzuca was born on April 21, 1937 in Golden, Colorado to Josepha and Samuel Becerra. She died 82 years later April 21, 2019. After high school, she graduated from the Colorado Women’s College and went on to have a very successful career with the Health Department of the State of Colorado. She married Frank Mazzuca on December 20, 1958 and they were parents to four children; George, Loretta, Abner, and Jerry. Josefa was an active member of her church and an avid supporter of the local police and fire departments. She loved her dogs and was a “Die Hard” Denver Broncos fan. She always had a story to tell and a smile on her face. Josefa was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be remembered as a funny, loving, stubborn, and hard working woman who loved to bake, listen to music, and spend time with her family.