Jose Angel Sustaita

Jose was born on April 18, 1948, to Tomas Sustaita and Margarita Torres Sustaita in Harlingen, Texas. In 1960 the family moved to Austin where he graduated from William B. Travis High School in 1968.

After graduating Jose worked with the Austin State Hospital and retired as a Supervisor of the Geriatric Unit after 29 years. After retirement he heard his calling from the Lord and went to Seminary School to become a Lutheran Pastor. You could find him spreading the good word in Mission, TX at Trinity Lutheran Church. He later retired in Austin, Texas after several years of preaching.

Jose was the second to the youngest of his siblings. He leaves behind 2 sisters, Mary Dalton, Seneca Falls, NY and Vira Hatherly, Kyle, TX; 2 brothers, Tomas Sustaita & Samuel Sustaita, Austin, TX; 2 sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Sustaita and Terry Sustaita, Austin, TX and 1 brother-in-law, Walton Hatherly, Kyle, TX. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents, Tomas and Margarita Sustaita; brothers, Salvador Sustaita Sr. and Luis Sustaita; and his sister, Evelyn Garza; as well as brother-in-laws, Lupe Garza & David Dalton.

Though Jose never had any children, his nieces and nephews were like his own. He would take them to the movies, on trips, and shared his knowledge of plants. He loved feeding the birds and visiting with family and friends.

Even before becoming a pastor Jose was very much a man of faith and involved with his church, St. Johns-San Juan Lutheran Church. He was always there to lend a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, or provide some comedic relief. Jose was a pillar to his family and his church community. He will be deeply missed.

John 11:25-26. Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.”

A visitation for Jose will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704. A funeral service will occur Friday, February 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, also at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Assumption Cemetery located at 3650 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78704.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wcfishsouth.com for the Sustaita family.