Jose Ruben Laurel

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother: Reymundo Laurel, Jr.; mother-in-law: Victoria Martinez; granddaughter: Katherine Elizabeth Laurel. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years: Sylvia Laurel; sister: Linda Huizar (Peter); children: Dianne Robinson (Rick), Michael Laurel (Kathleen), Cynthia Blackburn (Steve), David Laurel (Sylvia), Patricia Llanes (Ricardo); grandchildren: Robert Blackburn (Samantha) , Steven Blackburn, William Llanes, Matthew Llanes, Aaron Johnson, Abby Lang (Nick), Marissa Harms, Ian Harms, Sofia Harms; great-grandchildren: Alex Blackburn, Juliet Blackburn, Evan Lang, Mathew Lang, Benjamin Lang; nieces and nephews: Raymond Laurel, Judi Thomas, Mark Rodriguez, Ronald Huizar, Andrea Beymer and other loving family members and friends.

Jose was a selfless man who had a wonderful sense of humor and was always available when someone needed help. He was always thinking of others until the day of his passing. He was devoted to his family, especially his beloved wife, until the end.

He was a proud vet who served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. After the service he was employed in Civil Service at Fort Sam Houston, building 44 for over 37 years. He loved nature and animals, especially his cat Socks. He also loved watching comedies in which his boisterous laugh would fill the room. He loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed.

A rosary for Jose will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 600 Oblate Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78216, with a funeral mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at San Fernando Catholic Cemetery No. 2. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Parkinson's Foundation at https://parkinson.org.

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