Jose was born on August 2, 1921 in Agua Prieta, Sonora Mexico to José Maria and Ramona Merino.
Jose was a lifetime rancher with a passion for the land, livestock and the freedom the lifestyle enabled. He was an excellent, caring father and a loyal friend.
Jose is survived by his wife Oralia of 60 years, his Children Jose Angel “Pepe” Merino, Sylvia (Manuel) Cobian, Sonnia (Barry) Richardson, Sara (Ernesto) Martinez and Jose Antonio Merino.
His Grand Children include Ricardo, Eduardo, Jorge and Nancy (Cobian), Edna and Edmundo (Lopez), Pete (Olvera), Joseph and Michael (Richardson), Sylvia and Ernesto Jose III (Martinez), José Ángel, Rita and Julianna (Merino).
His Great Grand Children include Nevaeh and Larissa (Olvera), Elijah (Merino), Nehemiah and King (Debonnett), Nico, Brianna, Donny, Gavin,Santi,Nancy,Emilani (Lopez).
Everyone who was touched by Jose’s time on earth will miss him dearly.
A family gathering at the Merino residence will held after services.
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