Barbara Jo Eleshio
Barbara Jo Eleshio, 65, of Gustine, passed away Sept. 8.
Mrs. Eleshio was a native of Carmel. She lived in Gustine for 10 years.
She was a homemaker and a loving mother, as well as a school bus driver for 20 years who had a passion for the special needs students she transported.
Mrs. Eleshio belonged to the Harvest Community Church of Crows Landing, was a 4-H leader for 20 years and belonged to the National Cattle Women’s Association. She was an accomplished horse woman, avidly enjoyed fishing and loved riding ATVs in the sand dunes and traveling.
Mrs. Eleshio is survived by her husband, Albert Eleshio of Gustine; two sons, Joseph Eleshio of Santa Ana and Antone Eleshio of Gustine; a sister, Claudette De Fiori of Southern California; and four grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Simply Grace Fellowship Church, Gustine.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in the Castroville Public Cemetery, Moss Landing.
Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be directed to: City of Hope, 1066 Wilshire Blvd., No. 1200, Los Angeles 90017.