Giovanna McCabe

(From Parker Mortuary)

Giovanna Boza McCabe, of Webb City Missouri, went home to the angels and God above in Heaven on Saturday, June 26, 2021 following an emergency surgery. She was a beautiful 54 years young.

Giovanna was born in Lima, Peru on July 23rd, 1966. Giovanna was proceeded in death by her father Carlos Chavez, Grandmother Elvira Florian, and Aunt Blanca Chavez.

Surviving loved ones include her mother Fidelia Boza, her sister Jacqueline Hostetler, Husband John McCabe, Brother in law John Hostetler, Aunt Chella Chavez, Aunt Eva Chavez, and Uncle Jorge Chavez. There are many other family members including cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews who were very important in the enjoyment of life and family time in Giovanna's home in Peru. Frequent gatherings of Giovanna's extended family helped shape her love of family and spontaneous love of life and get-togethers.

A mother and daughter's love for each other was ever-present. Giovanna and her mother were either together, talking by phone or sharing FaceTime every day! Giovanna learned early in life about God's love as part of the teaching and sharing from her mother. As a result, Giovanna had a very strong continuous spiritual connection with God and was frm in her faith.

As a big sister, Giovanna was always taking her little sister everywhere, (sometimes reluctantly) but this meant they shared many same experiences, friends, and pop culture through the decades. The love and support were always a part of the special connection they enjoyed. Both sisters shared everything, like best friends, as well as sisters. They talked or had FaceTime every day and looked forward to every chance to be together.

Giovanna and John met in March of 2017 and on July 27, 2020 they were married forever in body and spirit. Giovanna loved her husband and so loved helping him build his Hot Dog Business together. 

At home she adored Sahara the family Golden Retriever and Tyson her families Brittany Setter. She loved all animals, and especially loved the cows at the end of the road near her home. She promised John that one day they would own one cow for their backyard. She would stop and take pictures of everything that was new to her in this world. Giovanna never took one ounce of life for granted and always gave thanks to God for everyday before her and all the blessings she had along the way. She was starting her own Decorative business as she was so talented in design and crafts. She always was making something special for someone so they could cherish in the love she saw in others. 

A devoted wife and lover of all things food you could find her preparing dinner nightly for two. Giovanna and John loved to go out and explore new restaurants with close friends and always loved to travel whenever they had the chance. Trips to Oklahoma City by Greyhound showed her love and dedication towards her mother and family. 

She was known to “take” John to the local casinos and share in the hopes of getting lucky and travel around the world! She worked tirelessly on her English and when communication needed a little help John and Giovanna had their own unique sign language to convey the message.

She made an immediate impression to be loved by others and she never spoke ill toward or about another human being. She was a close to purity as you could find.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Keltoi Winery with Brandon Haag officiating. An open reception will immediately follow onsite. John and Giovanna would ask you to please join us to remember her beautiful life on this day.

Giovanna and John were planning to travel and so her journey will not end. John anticipates taking her along for a road trip in the future to visit places she wanted go and share her memory along the way.

Flowers can be sent to Keltoi Winery the day of July 23rd and 24th prior to the celebration.


Keltoi Winery

17705 County Road 260
Oronogo, Missouri 64855
Email: info@keltoivineyard.com Facebook: facebook.com/keltoiwinery (417) 642-6190
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