Jose C. Avena, 90, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. He was born February 16, 1922 to Isidra Carbajal Avena and Encarnasion Avena in San Buena Ventura, Mexico. Jose married and married the love of his life, Juanita Gonzalez on August 20, 1945. Together they had 10 children. They were married for 67 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Juanita Avena of Midland, TX; and his children, Adolfo Molina of Mexico; José Angel Avena and wife, Irma of Friendswood, TX; Rosa Avena Carrasco and husband, Saul; Concepcion Avena Taravez and husband, Everardo; Carlota Avena Martin and husband, Rickey; Hector Manuel Avena and wife, Aurora; Jorge Guadalupe Avena, Gloria E. Avena, Juanita Avena Perez and husband, Edward; Diana Avena Dominguez and husband, Rafael, all of Midland; and a brother and several sisters from Mexico. Other survivors include his 32 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren with 2 more on the way. He had 102 total grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Ellis Funeral Home. A rosary will also be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Jesus Name United Pentecostal Church. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be José Angel Avena, Jr., José Alfredo Carrasco, Armando Matias Tavarez, Gerardo Diaz, Izaak Avena, Jorge Avena, Jeo Vela, Miguel Perez, and Rafael Alejandro Dominguez. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home of Midland. Condolences may be offered at: www.ellisfunerals.com.
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