Jose Marquez

Jose Marquez was born December 17, 1933 in Jalisco, Mexico, the son of the late Ramon Marquez and the late Juana Macias. He entered into rest on November 16, 2015 in Dallas, TX. He was raised in El Rodeo Jalisco, where he grew up among his brothers and sisters. In Jalisco, Jose worked on a farm along with his parents, taking care of the livestock and planting produce. A few years later he met the love of his life Maria De La Paz Belmonte. She was the first woman he laid eyes on and they eventually married. Jose and Maria had 11 children. Sadly, however, their youngest child, Osvaldo Marquez, passed away at age 2. Jose wanted a better life for his children. Therefore, along with his wife, he crossed The Rio Grande with his children in his arms. The family settled in Dallas, TX, and started a new home. In Dallas, Jose and Maria found jobs at American Iron & Metal Company.

Jose loved to tend to his yard, cook breakfast, whistle during the day, and watch his favorite TV show “El Chavo del 8”. He wholeheartedly cherished his big family, nieces and nephews, and staying connected with his friends. Jose will be remembered as a great and humble man who wanted nothing more than to see his family smile. We will miss his genuine, selfless, and thoughtful personality that touched so many lives. Nevertheless, his siblings, Jesus Marquez, Genaro Marquez, Ruben Marquez, Guadalupe Marquez, Virginia Marquez, and Raquel Marquez survive him. Jose was a loving and dedicated grandpa to 17 nieces, 9 nephews, 11 great nieces, 10 great nephews, and 1 great-great niece.

Join the Holly in remembering and celebrating the life of Jose. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a rosary being held at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday November 19, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. following with the burial at 1:00 p.m.