Our deepest sympathy for the passing of Jose.  It was a pleasure working with him at Fire Station #10.  May God give Mrs. Arredondo and his family strength and beautiful memories.  All of you are in our prayers.
God's Blessings,
Retired firefighter, Robert and Isabel Jacinto

Dear Rita and family, wanted to let you know it was an honor to work, learn, and grow as a new firefighter at # 10's from Joe. He was always there for me when I had thousands of questions on what to do next at all the fires and emergency runs we made together. His wise advise made me a better firefighter and a better man. Thank you so much for his time with me at work, I will never forget his love and compassion for all, especially mine. I know for a fact he in heaven because we both read and studied the Bible at work and we both agreed that Jesus was the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. See you in Heaven my friend

Dear Arredondo Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved.  There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.    

Although I did not have the honor and pleasure of knowing him, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.

His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy.  May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

To the Arredondo family, my condolenses go out to Rita G. Arredondo and family. I am not able to make to the service because my wife is in the hospital. May god bless you'll and be with you'll always. 
Sincerely, 
Pedro Ramirez & family.

Sorry to hear about your uncle, my prayers are with you. i remember going to school together. - Aunt Frances

times like this are hard,but christ is  always their for us,knowing the departed is in eternal glory.My condolences to jose Arredondo Family. 
 Ascension L. Elizondo   (San Antonio Tx.)

My deepest condolenes to my aunt Rita and Jose jr. Carlos and Rita Sue,My uncle Joe was a kind and giving person that will surely be missed by those who knew him God Bless. Love always Gilbert jr. and Family (San Antonio Tx.)

Sadly, times such as these get a person to think about life and what it truly means... Strong family values, good friends and great neighbors seem to be few and far between as life moves on...  However, I am very thankful that I was blessed with an opportunity to grow up where I did and have great friends and neighbors in Jose, Carlos and Rita...  Thank you for sharing your dad with me and all of the kids growing up in the neighborhood... He truly was a family man, a man of conviction and values...  Mrs. Arredondo, thank you for always opening up your home and allowing us to be a part of your life...  I will always cherish the memories of growing up in the neighborhood...

My condolences to the Arredondo family...

Vaya con Dios Mr. Arredondo y descanse en paz...

My sincerest, heartfelt condolences to my Aunt Rita, cousins Jose, Rita Sue, Carlos and family.
Jose M. Arredondo was many things a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, military veteran, firefighter and to myself and many others he will always be "Uncle Joe." He brought tears to our eyes with his stories and jokes. Filled our minds with his knowledge and filled our hearts with his care and love. I will always remember the day, as if it were yesterday, I asked Uncle Joe to change the brakes on my car. So I get to the house with the brakes in my hand and say here you go Uncle Joe and I head inside and he says "Nena, where are you going, WE are going to change the brakes on the car." So that day I learned how to change a tire and install brakes. A lesson I have always remembered and a memory I will always cherish. 

To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.
-Thomas Campbell

My most sincere condolences to the wonderful family of Joe Arrendondo. Uncle Joe, in essence, was a man who you could trust and rely on. A man of high integrity and a devout christian. In reminiscing his guidance and strength, it was well known that Uncle Joe had a talent to foresee success in everyone he touched. One could not help but radiate his goodness and share the love he demonstrated. His smile and laughter was pure and genuine. Heaven has received a jewell frojm earth. Thank you, Uncle Joe.

While at Texas A&M and being Rita's roommate, I remember visiting the Arredondo home and wondering how Mr. Arredondo would change and redecorate the room where I would be sleeping at while being over that holiday break.  He always had it a bit different and always made me feel at home even when I was away from home.  He was kind and strict and reminded me much of my own father.  My prayers and thoughts go out to Mrs. Arredondo, Jose, Carlos and Rita and thank you all for being a part of my life.

My deepest and most profound condolences to my Aunt Rita, cousins-Jose, Carlos, Rita Sue, and family.
Uncle Joe will continue to live in my heart as he always has.  A gentleman who was wise, loving, caring, and very humorous.  He was a good christian man that lived by example.  He had always inspired us.  He was a great philosopher, debator, lecturer, disciplinarian, and a strong pillar to all our families.  
Uncle Joe was definitely a Go-To-Person.  He was a landscaper, carpenter, and mechanic. A true handyman. Foremost, he was a devoted family man.  Just an awesome role model.  
I totally agree with my cousin Bette that Fire Station #10 was Uncle Joe's station.  When we have passed by it, we too had regard it as "Uncle Joe's fire station".
My cousin Michelle said it best by referring to Uncle Joe as a "Gift" to our families.
I give thanks for the honor God bestowed on me the day he decided to allow this great man to be my uncle.  Uncle Joe was not only my uncle, but my friend, advisor, and the older brother I never had.  Love always, "Hopie", as he caringly called me.

My sincere condolences to the Arredondo family for your loss. May our Lord comfort you during this time and give you strength. I never had the privilege to meet Mr. Arredondo but I have worked with his son Jose for the past 10+ years. If he was anything like his father he truly was a man or honor and dignity....God be with you.
Sincerely,
Christopher J. Bufalino

It was my pleasure, and a great honor to have worked with Joe at Fire Station #10.. He was an outstanding Christian gentleman, who believed in family, and believed in helping others...If I needed a friend, I knew I could turn to him.He is indeed one of the most memorable people I have ever met...I will miss him... Vaya Con Dios, Mi Amigo... Richard Acosta, Capt. SAFD, Ret.

grandpa, 
   i miss you so much already.You were my inspiration and the most wise man i have ever known. You taught me every valuable lesson about life and i am so very proud to call you my grandpa. I thank God for the 18 years he gave me with you. Ill miss our drives to school and i will definatley miss when you and grandma would randomly pick us up to go and eat. ill miss your laugh.oh how i loved it. Sometimes when im very still and quiet i can still hear your voice.Thank you for all of the lectures and lessons you taught me. i love you with all of my heart and i know these times will be hard but i know that you're with Jesus now. You arent suffering or in pain anymore and i am happy for that. Rest in peace grandpa. 
          With Love, your granddaughter

Dear Rita
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you,your children,grandchildren and the
Arredondo family be assured you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers
                                        Bill and Emma Ramirez Perry   N. Las Vegas, Nv.

To Rita Sue, My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family for the loss of your beloved father. I ask God with my prayers to accept the soul of your dad with open arms so that he may rest in peace. May God bless you and your loved ones  always :) :) :)

There is a bus stop right in front of Fire station #10. Every morning and afternoon throughout my high school years I rode this bus. I was always so PROUD to know that my Tio Joe was there. He was "taking care of me and the city." I now live very close to that fire station and pass it twice a day. I think about my Tio and what a wonderful person he was. To me it will always be Tio Joe's station. I know that he has gone home and that he is resting. I will always think of him when I need cheering up because he could light up a room with his smile.
Aunt Rita, Joey, Carlos and Rita Sue be comforted at this time. Tio is home.

I remember going to Carlos and Jose's house to see if they could come outside and ride bikes or shoot basketball. Mr. Arredondo would answer the door and always greet me. If the the guys  were not home, I would ask Mr. Arredondo if I could borrow Carlos' bike. He would look at me and tell me it was in the garage. Thinking back, why would he lend me his sons bike? The little things he would do, the small talk, los consejos or lessons in life he learned. He would share all of them with you. I remember his old truck in the driveway growing up. He was a role model for all the kids growing up in the neighborhood. Thanks for all the good memories Mr. Arredondo.

Aunt Rita, Jose Jr., Carlos and Rita Sue, please accept my heart felt sympathy in these days, know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.  I was always so proud to tell people about my uncle the fireman who who just happened to be a carpenter and he and his family now live in the house to prove it.  I can think of no higher honor than to serve your country and community as Tio did as Marine and Fireman. So to Tio, you are home and now rest in peace and give grandma and tia a kiss for me.  I will miss you.

In all the years i've known Mr Arredondo he was always very Loving and Welcoming to my Family. He held much PRIDE for Himself and hes family.  I could Surly see it brought joy to his Heart to be surrounded by his Wife,Children and Grandchildren. He was Very Honord to be a Husband, Father, and Grandfather. I also have to say because of his Military background if he saw something kids or younger adults were doing wrong he had to voice his opinion on it....not to be Rude but just to give them something to think about and hopefully make them a better person. I've seen that first hand. I will ALWAYS have Great Memories of Mr Arredondo and remember the SMILE he Wore @ Gatherings. 


My Condolences to you Mrs. Arredondo, Jose, Carlos and Rita
                                            Deborah,Johnny Johnson and Family

My heart is with you during this time Mrs. Arredondo, Jose, Carlos, and Rita.  I pray the Lord gives you peace and strength right now and the days ahead.  God bless you!

Jose Arredondo was more than an uncle to me. He was good for a laugh that would make me tear up and then make my sides hurt. He was too brilliant for me to debate, but I would try. And he was the alarm clock on a Sunday morning me & Rita did NOT want after a Saturday night, "Get up, girls, los tacos are gettin' cold!" And he was countless other things to me.
But, what he STILL IS...is a Gift. I carry it always.
Miss You, Uncle Joe.

OBITUARY

Jose M. Arredondo

June 10, 1940 – March 16, 2012

Sunset Northwest Funeral Home

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