My condolences to all of the family. A very wonderful friend and neighbor.

My dad may have been strict with us but he was a kind and generous man who also had a sense of humor. He taught us that we have to go to school and college so that we can get a good-paying job or career in order to live a good and honest life.I don't think I ever saw him say no to anyone. He also taught us to respect everyone. So my motto of "Treat others as you would want to be treated" came from my dad. 

I am the person I am today because of my dad. 

Gracias Apa por todo el amor que nos diste.

Did my dad love me?  If making me do yard work, dragging me to church every week, making me work on cars, reminding me that going to school is a privilege, then it means he really loved me.  I can’t say that I enjoyed the things he made me do, but looking back I realize he was shaping me into the man I am today.  I am thankful for the skills he taught me, but even more thankful for values he instilled in me.  Everybody describes him as devoted to family and faith, kind, hardworking, encouraging, generous, and honest.  If I am successful in carrying on his legacy, I hope people see these same qualities in me.  It’s been a long week without dad.  I’ll tell you all about when I see you again!! Hasta luego!!

De mi Tio tengo solo hermosos recuerdos,desde mi niñez siempre que nos visitaban a Tepa(mexico) era una gran alegría que traían a la casa,siempre fue como un gran ejemplo para mi,sonrisas,consejos y sobretodo fomentaba el amor y el respeto por la gente y por dios,cuando lo visitaba me gustaba acompañarlo mientras arreglaba columnas de coches mientras me contaba historias (todas buenas) de familia,como olvidar su "hijole' o su ' al ataque antes de cenar y después de bendecir los alimentos,no se perdia eventos de la familia porque el siempre me decía lo importante de acompañarnos,al saludarnos cos estirón de pierna era nuestro saludo especial,en fin,hay algo en mi que celebra su regreso a casa,su encuentro de luz con mis abuelitos mi padre y mi tio,que en paz descanse y que su hermoso ejemplo viva siempre en nuestros corazones 

Abuelito left a legacy of life opportunity and generous love. He was powered by the mutal love from great grandchildren, grandchildren, his Hijos y Hijas, Esposa, Familia, friends and neighbors. Thank you Abuelito for welcoming us (in laws) to the Alcala family...as if we were you own. I will miss you...but I'm thinking of you bike riding in Heaven, and I will never forget you. With much gratitude, Mike

I will always treasure how much  Mr. Alcala enriched our childhood memories. Witnessing our father, Margarito Romo and Jose create a life-long friendship. Faith and church was first and foremost, then came play dates at the park with our families, weddings and many family gatherings. I loved his kind disposition, positive, encouraging words. Thank you for all the beautiful memories. I will sincerely miss him very much. May God embrace his son for he is home now. 

I love my Dad for carrying me into the house after a late drive, for letting me watch as he worked on cars sometimes asking me to help by stepping  on a brake pedal; for rescuing me and my stalled car at Casa de Fruta; for loading up the van with my belongings and moving me to whatever school i was attending; for mussing up my hair; for walking me down the aisle ; for dancing in the kitchen; for making me stay at college;for welcoming me and my family at home; for “Ahua!” And “ Hijole”; for so graciously embracing me even when his failed memory didn’t allow him to know who i was.  Dad, I adore you for your Kindness, your Hardworking hands and your devotion to Faith and Family.  May you rest in the loving arms of God and la Virgencita.  Te Quiero tanto mi Papa. 

Joe and his family have always been a part of my life. I remember staying with them as a kid, with the older kids being so much taller. My Grandfather worked with Joe for years at farming and at the auto parts yards. We were always so excited when they would come to visit or we could go to their house. We were country kids and we could show them all of the fun things we had in the area around us, from swimming in the creek and walks to see things. Seeing them in the "city" was a different world to us also, the food they had was always just wonderful and so different from what I was used to. Joe was always so generous, especially when it came to his knowledge and skill at working on cars. He and his family were always willing to help, I am so grateful for the help they provided our family.
I am so glad I was able to see Joe when I was back in the area a few years ago, his memory was fading but the joy in his eyes and the smile on his face took me back to the time as a kid when we would go and visit the "city" (Fresno) and Joe's family treating us to their generosity. Their family is like our family, Joe was like an uncle, and his children are still my cousins and they will always be.

I remember Mr. Alcala as a hard working, honest, dedicated family man. Never said no to anybody that asked for his help. 
Gifted mechanic and devoted to his family and his catholic faith. 
Best memories of him and his family, Saturday night church and spending every Sunday at the park playing baseball and enjoying our family fellowship and sharing countless meals. It was a pleasure and and honor to have made his acquaintance. We always had a good time when we visited their house and they visited ours. 
May he Rest In Peace and enjoy the company of my parents who have gone before him. 

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Jose de Jesus Alcala

June 3, 1935 – May 18, 2021

Stephens and Bean Funeral Chapel

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