Jose Alvarado Calbes

May 29, 1944 – March 24, 2025

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Capt. Jose Alvarado Calbes on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was 80 years old.

Born in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, Jose, known to others as Bro. Joe, or Pepot to his family, was a Master Mariner by trade, which granted him the chance to travel the world, amassing an amazing number of adventures and a collection of stories. His was a life well lived, full of love, laughter, courage, Star Trek binge watching, MacGyver-style DIYs and storytelling. If you were lucky enough, he would have let you hear his rendition of Frank Sinatra’s My Way. Those who knew him will remember him for his smile, his deep-rooted faith and his kindness. He will be greatly missed.

Jose was a devoted member and deacon of the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo). He was baptized into the faith in the Philippines in 1967 and remained an active member until his passing.

Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Major Diego Baston Calbes, Sr. and Concepcion Garcia Alvarado Calbes, his sisters Carmelita Nicholas and Eleanor Thomson and his brothers, Percival and Manuel Calbes.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clarita Libre Calbes; daughters, Mae Eleanor Valdez, Eunice Tiangco and Emily Nandee; son, Jose Eleazar Calbes; sons-in-law, Carmelito Valdez, Carlos Tiangco and Jason Nandee; daughter-in-law, Cristina Paula Calbes; grandchildren, Joshua Christopher Valdez, Jessica Claire Martin and husband Johnny Martin, Justin Cameron Valdez, Ethan Bryce Tiangco, Cole Ronin Tiangco, Janice Emily Andrea Nandee, Jacob Archer Jason Nandee, and Samuel Eleazar Calbes. He also leaves behind his sisters, Marietta Astacaan and Dr. Delicia Asimont, and many precious nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Viewing & Service Schedule:

Friday, April 25th – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Saturday, April 26th – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Katy Funeral Home 23350 Kingsland Boulevard Katy, Texas 77494

Interment:

Saturday, April 26th – 11:00 AM

Forest Park Southwest Cemetery 9040 FM 359 Road Richmond, Texas 77406