Jose Garza Marquez

In 1956 he married Lucia Valerio and they started their family. In 1965 Jose and Lucia moved their family from Texas to Pasadena California. He was not happy in the big city so he decided to go north and wound up in a small farming community by the name of Kingsburg, California. Jose loved the country and the slower pace of life.

He worked for Al Marshall’s Dairy for eight years. Then he went to work for Jue Brothers for nine years and his final job was with Hazelton Construction till retirement.

Jose passed on April 25, 2024 and is survived by his spouse of 67 years Lucia. He is proceeded in death by his sister Evangelina and brother-in-law Manuel Ramirez, Brother Rodolfo, and sister-in-law Damiana Marquez. His Sister Hortencia and brother-in-law Angelo Delgado, Sister Beatrice and brother-in-law Mike Medrano and his brother Raul Marquez.

His legacy continues on through his children. Son, Raul and daughter-in-law Herminia Marquez, Daughter, Sylvia and son-in-law Manuel Hernandez, Son, Luis and daughter-in-law Sabrina Marquez.

His Grandchildren, Erika, and David, Desiree and Jason, Julian and Sarah, Jeremy, Francisco and Caitlin, Christopher and Maddie, Lily, Anthony and Fernanda, Victoria and Andrew, Joshua and Sarah Weber, Emily Weber.

Great grandchildren.

Cameron, Riley, Vincent, Aiden, Elias, Van, Gwen, Sophia, Leila, and Arlo.

A Visitation for Jose will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00 pm at Boice Funeral Home, 308 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, California 93612.

A Funeral Service will occur Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 am, 308 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612.

Immediately following the Funeral Service a committal will take place at Sanger Cemetery, 568 South Rainbow Avenue, Sanger, California 93657.

Serving as Pallbearers are Raul Marquez, Francisco Marquez, Christopher Marquez, Luis Marquez, Anthony Marquez, Aidan Castro, Julian Hernandez and Jeremy Hernandez.