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Jose Pena Obituary
Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, he managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final day, he was surrounded by his loving wife, Socorro and his children, who he adored more than anything else in the world.
Coach Peña was born to Salomon and Trinidad Peña, on January 16, 1947, in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He was married to the love of his life, Socorro Peña on January 8, 1971. He graduated from Pan American University with a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Math and Physics. In 1972, he began his teaching and coaching career in Brownsville with St. Joseph Academy and retired from Simon Rivera High School in 2009. He was a proud member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Los Sembradores Civic Organization an Advisory member of Lone Star National Bank.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Salomon and Trinidad Peña, in-laws, Simon and Porfiria Sifuentes, three siblings, Oscar Mario Peña, Ramoncita Cantu and Miguel Angel Peña.
Mr. Peña is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Socorro Peña; three children, Enrique (Julie) Peña, Claudia (Tony) Garcia, Juan Carlos (Jessica) Peña; ten grandchildren who were the pride and joy of his life; four siblings, Ernesto Peña, Bertha (Santos) Martinez, Juan Manuel (Diana) Peña, and Sylvia Peña; brother-in-law, Romeo (Elisa) Sifuentes; and sister-in-law Rosie (Roger) Oberg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses from Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and MD Anderson Cancer Center for their dedication to his care.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. rosary Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Brownsville. Funeral service will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Brownsville. Entombment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Brownsville.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Ana Garza
January 15, 2023
So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. It has been a while since we've seen each other but have great memories of your visits to Pharr and the old neighborhood. My condolences to Socorro, Ricky, Claudia, and Juan Carlos.
Jill K. Graves
January 11, 2023
Our sincerest condolences to Joe´s family. David and I taught with Joe at Rivera High School. He will be missed by many.
MRS. JOSIE T. GARCIA
January 7, 2023
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE PENA FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL----HE WAS A GREAT COACH AND A GREAT LEADER---MY LATE HUSBAND BEAVER ADMIRE AND REPECTED HIM R.I.P. COACH. MRS.BEAVER
Cheryl Mantaring
January 6, 2023
My deepest condolences to the entire Pena family. It was such a great pleasure and honor to have met him, his wife, sons and daughter. I'll never forget his great sense of humor. I could tell how great of father and husband he was as he was constantly supported by loving members of his family.
Rest in Peace Mr. Pena, God bless you and your family through this time.
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Maria Elia Ramos
January 6, 2023
Our most sincere condolences to Socorro and family. It has been so long that we have seen each other, but know that Tio, Tia, and all our Pharr extended family are in our thoughts. Maria Elia, Amada, Lupita and Julie Reyes
Lupe Salinas
January 6, 2023
Rest In Peace Joe. A friend and former teammate in 1964.
Dr. Steven Brooks
January 5, 2023
The legacy of his teaching and training will go from generation to generation. The memories of a brother, uncle, friend, father and husband will sustain the family until they are eternally gathered with our Lord and Savior Jesus! To be out of the body is to be in the presence of the Lord. I´m praying for the family. God will carry you through this.
Minerva Peña
January 5, 2023
My Condolences And Prayers To The Entire Peña Family.
Know God Blessed Jose Luis´s Soul & Jesus Christ Welcomed Jose Luis Into The Kingdom Of Heaven With Open Arms. Amen
Luz
January 5, 2023
Peña Family, I´m sorry I couldn´t be there but please know I´m there in spirit. From the moment I met him he was so kind. I loved his spirit and sense of humor. The kind of gentleman I would have loved to hang out with. While I didn´t know him long, it was so evident from knowing his daughter, his wife and grandchildren that he was a beautiful man. The love he leaves behind in his family speaks volumes. My love and prayers are with you.
Mar Landez
January 5, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family.
Armando Garza
January 4, 2023
So sorry for your great loss, Socorro. God bless you and your family during this time and always.
Armando Garza, class of 1966
Roy Guzman
January 4, 2023
I have many memories of Coach Pena from when we coached on opposite sides of the field during our coaching days. He was a great coach and a great friend. My condolences go out to his family.
Ortiz Family
January 3, 2023
Our condolences from Ortiz family from San Benito. Our prayers are with you.
Kathy Dempsey
January 3, 2023
Coach Peña has always been an inspiration. He was my teacher and mentor while I attended Saint Joseph Academy. He always listened to and encouraged me. Years later he became my biggest fan as I read at Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Heaven gained a wonderful man I Coach Peña. I will miss seeing him at church but know he is always watching over me. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Sending lots of love and prayers to his precious wife and family during this most difficult time.
Norma A. Moreno
January 2, 2023
Our sincere condolences from Pharmacy staff at 8126 Sam's Club.. I will miss you dearly
Mr. Peña..
vaya con dios
Ms. Peña I'm so sorry for your los
Gracie Elizondo
January 2, 2023
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the Pena Family. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Love Gus & Gracie Elizondo and Family.
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