Jose A. Longoria

Joe A. Longoria, 73, passed away on March 17, 2012. He was born on May 5th, 1938, in Stuart Place, Texas to Abel and Rosa Longoria. He worked as a machinist at Coastal Plating for many years and then went on to open and operate Engine Rebuilding & Specialty Shop for 20 years before retiring.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a special friend to many. One of his greatest joys in life was drag racing, a passion that ended his life too soon.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Ruby, of 28 years as well as his children, Rita (Glenn) Farrugia, Mary (David) Scruton, Johanna (Bob) Cowan, Jesse (Sara) Longoria, and Amanda (Bill) Christiansen. Grandchildren, Josh (Rebecca) Longoria, Brandon (Kat) Dansfiell, Lindsay Dansfiell, Jessica Longoria, Hannah Cowan, Riley Armstrong, and Gary Phelps. Great-grandchildren, Reiann Longoria, Josh Longoria, Jr., and Amaya Dansfiell.

His eight brothers and sisters include, Abel Longoria, Jr., Florence Landry, Juan Longoria, Mary Ann Barrow, Betty DelaGarza, Pete Longoria, Lee Longoria, and Robert Longoria and numerous nieces and nephews.

He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 24th, at 10:00 a.m. at Weber Church of Christ, 5253 Weber Road.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sunny Glen Children’s Home in San Benito, Texas.