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Jose Garansuay Obituary
Mr. Jose R. Garansuay age 62 of Castroville passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Mr. Garansuay was a patriotic and community oriented individual having served his country as a Vietnam veteran in the United States Army from 1964-1967 as a Specialist 5, he then joined the San Antonio Park Rangers, and later became a member of the Olmos Park Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Rosa Garansuay and a brother, Ruben Garansuay. He is survived by his wife, Jovita Castano Garansuay; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Darryl Jordan; daughter, Melanie Garansuay; grandchildren: Danielle and Darryl Jr.; stepsons: Roland Oviedo and wife Angie, Martin Oviedo and wife Melanie; brothers: Richard Garansuay and wife Maria, Robert Garansuay and wife Rose Marie; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening at 5:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday at 9:30 A.M. at St. Joseph (South San) Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. Condolences may be sent to the Garansuay family at www.the
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Rachel Rodriguez
December 27, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sydney McDougal
December 19, 2008
To The Garansuay Family:
I only knew Joe a little while, as a patient @ the VA. He always tried to put on a good front, even when I could see he felt bad. My sympathy & prayers are with you, for comfort & peace. You took good care of him, Jovita.
Amber Perez
December 19, 2008
Shelly, You know I'm here for you.
Dallas & Betty Davis
December 18, 2008
Our sincerest sympathy to Jay, and to Joe's family. Joe was a good friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed.
Tama
December 18, 2008
I met Jose When he worked as a police officer in Olmos Park..Jose was more then a police officer,he was also a friend.He will be sadly missed..God bless and comfort you, his family..
Joe and Janie Villarreal
December 18, 2008
We offer our prayers and condolences to all Joe's family.
His smile said it all. He was a good and gracious man.
Richard Rios
December 17, 2008
Jose, we were in the same senior class at South San Antonio High School. You always had a pleasant smile. I know you served in Vietnam as I did. May you rest in peace.
Louis Alcoser
December 16, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. My prayers are with your family.
Louis Alcoser former Chief of Police of Olmos Park.
Nellie Gonzalez
December 16, 2008
To the Garansuay and Jordan families,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. I am sending love, and positive healing your way.
Mr. Garansuay,
Please know that I will keep Danielle and Darryl Jr. in line for you. I know that you will be watching over your family.
Jordan family,
I love you all. I am here for you, 24/7.
Velma Gallardo
December 16, 2008
To the Jordan family, I wish to express my sympathy at the loss of your beloved father,Joe. I know your hearts are filled with sorrow,but, be comforted knowing he is with God, and will be looking over you all.
God Bless you all,
Velma
Shelly Jordan
December 16, 2008
Dad: I miss you so very much! I know you are my guardian angel and will continue to watch over me and the kids. Thank you for being a great dad, you sacraficed so much for your family. I love you with all of my heart!! Danielle & little Darryl send lots of kisses to you and they love you very much!! I am not saying good-bye to you because we WILL be together again someday. I love you!!
Shelly
Norman & linda friesenhahn
December 16, 2008
To:The Garansuay , & Jordan families, Please except our heart felt condolances at your time of great sorrow.Shelly, my love and prayers are with you always.
Henry & Cheryl Hernandez
December 16, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darryl
December 16, 2008
Dad,
I'm really missing you,we have had some great times together,we laughed alot at each other when we did something stupid or had an oops! we sure built alot of stuff together.You left this life way to soon.I will make sure Danielle,and Darryl Jr know how much of a great man you where.I will miss you.....
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