Geyermina "Wilma" (Guerrero) Arnold

Geyermina “Wilma” Arnold, 84

Loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Wife

Wilma Arnold, born in Arizona and a resident of New Jersey for 61 years, passed away peacefully. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of love and family.

Wilma met her husband on a Greyhound bus, in San Francisco—a chance encounter that led to a joyful life filled with family, laughter, devotion, and deep family bonds. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, known for always showing up, always giving, and always loving big.

She spent 25 years as a hardworking loyal employee of BJ’s, but her true passion was her family. Wilma was the heart of every holiday. Her lasagna, birthday celebrations and handmade Halloween costumes became family traditions. She was the kind of woman that wrote songs for each her children , she cheered at every game and dance recital celebrating with pride and joy. Her home was always open—filled with warmth, kindness, and love.

This is a glimpse into the deep love Wilma had for her family, her children and her grandchildren. She adored them all and was present for every special moment, family was her core.  

Welcoming Wilma into Heaven are her beloved husband Joseph; her mother, Mary; her father, Julio; her sister, Bertha; her brothers, Julio and Armando; her nephew, Michael and her son-in-law Jack.

She is survived by her children and their partners: Erica, Mikel, Edna, Timothy, Elaine, Edward, Joseph II, and Colleen. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Abiageal, Jack, Joseph, Bradley, and Dylan; her sisters: Cecelia, Gloria, Mary-Helen, and Margaret; her brothers: Carlos and David; as well as her extended family and all those lucky enough to be loved by her. 

And of course, her grand-pups; Bandit, Armani and Sandy

Her legacy lives on in every laugh and every act of love.

“Nana always showed up.” And we will carry her memory with us, always.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10 from 3:00 - 7:00pm at Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 11 at 10:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church in Piscataway, NJ.  Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, East Lincoln Avenue and Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ.

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