Jose R. Espinosa, age 92 passed on January 3 ^rd , 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.  Jose was born to Sixta and Concepcion Espinosa on August 27 ^th , 1926.  Jose joined the Air Force at the age of 17. He served his country faithfully as an aviation radio operator in the Pacific during World War II.  When he returned home, he continued his service to his country as a civil servant for 40 years.

He married Simona Garcia on November 25 ^th , 1956.  Together, they raised 5 children. Jose was a lover of travel, food, languages and learning.  He was a doting grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He also served his community as a deacon in the Catholic Church for over 30 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Simona and siblings Federico and Petra.  He is survived by his children: Monica, Sylvia and husband Peter, Joseph and wife Crissy, Valerie and partner Elvia, James and wife Lisa; his grandchildren: Alexander, Stephanie, Beth, Casey, Noah, Sofia, Chloe, Joakuin, Ellie; his great-grandchildren: Lilliana, Bella, Bane, Jordis, Jett; his siblings: Susie, Felix, Louie; his beloved miniature schnauzer, Topper.  We will all feel his absence profoundly and his memory will remain in our hearts forever.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Services to honor him as follows: Visitation Monday January 14 ^th at 6 p.m., Rosary at 7:00 pm at The Angelus Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 15 ^th at 12:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton followed by a funeral procession to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for burial at 2 pm.

A reception will be held at St. Pius X Church Hall after the burial.