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Jose V. Amaya, 65, of San Angelo, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in San Angelo, TX.
Visitation will be held 10:00am to 8:00pm with rosary at 7:00pm Thursday October, 22, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with Deacon Abel Fernandez, officiating. Burial will take place in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
He was born on October 14, 1950 to Pedro and Julia (Valenzuela) Amaya in Mereta, TX. He attended Edison and graduated from Central High School in 1970.
Jose worked as a mechanic and bus operator for SAISD for 15 years and later on he was known for his meticulous landscaping at his small business; Chris and Joe’s Lawn Service. On September 1, 1995 he married Chris J. Sanchez in San Angelo. Jose was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to everyone he met. His pastimes included, dancing, traveling, classic trucks, spending time with his family, which also included his precious cat J.J. and his favorite team, the Redskins.
Pallbearers are Juan Garcia, Joseph Amaya, Lawrence Ridley Jr., Taevenn Reed, Sion Paz and Adolph Ramirez.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jose is survived by his loving spouse of 20 years Chris Sanchez, three daughters, Michelle Amaya (Sion) Paz, Amy Amaya both of Dallas, Delfina Amaya of San Angelo, mother of the daughters, Margaret Torres Amaya of Dallas; sister, Lucy Ramirez of San Angelo, grandchildren, Brittany Garcia, Juan Samuel Garcia, Jr., Marisa Lisette Paz, Joseph Angel Amaya, Lawrence Todd Ridley Jr., Amarie Edith Reyes, Paulina Jasmin Reyes, Juan Pablo Reyes, Jr., Taevenn Reed, Christian Marquez, Gabriel Gomez, and seven great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
“I will see you again mi amor” - Chris
“We will always remember you as a loving, caring and hardworking father. Thank you Daddy for your undying love, endless sacrifices and wonderful memories now and forever. Thank you for being the best dad anyone can ask for-Your Loving Daughters-Michelle, Amy and Delfina.
We Will Always Love You, Dad
Each day you strived to live,
Your body too weak to be, Your love will live forever,
Since your heart has set you free.
Now you walk so bravely,
You feel the pain no more,
Angels have come to guide you
And bring you to Heaven’s door.
Memories we’ll hold so dearly,
Your smile warmed our hearts,
And through our lives you’ll live,
You’ve touched so many parts.
Hard days may be before us,
It’s all a part of God’s plan,
Why you left so soon,
We may never understand.
You’ll be alone no longer,
And you’d tell us “ Don’t be sad”.
Please believe you were no burden,
We’ll always love you, Dad.
Our lives have changed forever,
Since the day you passed away,
In Heaven you’ll be waiting,
To meet us again someday...
Your Loving Daughters Michelle, Amy, and Delfina
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you Rest” Matthew 11:28