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Jose Cisneros
December 1, 2009
I first met my tocayo, Jose Cisneros, in the mid'80s when I was Superintendent of the newly estabished San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. I had not been aware of his work but knew something was amiss as his fame had preceded my arrival in San Antonio when peope who knew of his work but had apparently never met him, greeted me as him. I was quick and disappointed in having to tell them that I was not that Jose Cisneros, the "true" Jose Cisneros. I was simply a Jose Cisneros. We became freinds and met several times in the years to follow. I was fortunate to have the New Mexico Legislature recognize him in 2001 for his work in illustrating the Spanish Colonial history of the state. He was a great man and an artist. He will be sorely missed but one must envy the full life that he led. Que dios lo bendiga tocayo.
Pátryka Durán y Chaves
November 22, 2009
To the family of dear don José,
Please know that the world shares your loss. What an absolute joy of life he had and his humbleness was something all would do well to emulate. His works of art will never be forgotten. I am lucky that I have only to look at the walls in my house and to open my books, and there is his vision, shared with all. I am honored to have know this great man and to have had the opportunity to hug him and thank him for sharing his time and talent with all of us.
¡Via con dios, don José, El Adelantado!
Manuel S. Franco
November 21, 2009
Our sincere condolences to the family of one of the Great Ones, Don Jose Cisneros......"Por mi raza hablara' mi espiritu .."...dijo un filosofo...y Don Jose' talked loud with his hands on that canvas...Vaya con Dios, Maestro!!!
Manuel S. Franco, artist
Dumas, Texas
Leslie Wilder
November 19, 2009
Dear Patsy and all other Cisneros family members,
Your dad was such a wonderful, talented person! I am so happy that we were able to see him in April at Jane and Sheldon's house during the burial time of my dad. (Evan Haywood Antone) My father actually did not have so many close friends, but Jose was one of them. They both shared a love of the border, art, design, El Paso, Carl Hertzog, and working together on projects for Texas Western Press. We used to visit your parents around the holidays, and your mom would send us home with tamales. May God shower His blessing on the soul of Jose Cisneros, such an amazing person, such a unique soul!!! I send my sympathies.
PS Right on the wall near my computer are two works of Jose Cisneros looking over me! Seems like my whole life I enjoyed those beautiful drawings in my environment, and I will continue to do so. What a legacy!
Carlos Esquivel
November 19, 2009
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. It was a privilege and honor to have known him. His influence on and appreciation for the arts will always be cherished. Mr. Jose Cisneros was a wonderful person; he was always so kind and considerate to me and my family. I enjoyed seeing him every opportunity I had. He told me when I was a little boy he put me on his desk while he worked. His influences of art lead me to study and have a career in Architecture. As a young man, when I visited I helped him trim the palm trees in the front yard. I liked helping him when I could, but mostly liked watching him work. I remember lunch on Sundays being so much fun; it was hard to move from the table because my plate was always being served. He and his family both touch my life I will never forget them. I will cherish the many memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
John Harrington
November 19, 2009
Almost forty years ago I purchased a Cisneros print of a cowboy gazing at the Franklin Mountains. A wonderful portrait of a scene I witnessed every day as a student at UTEP. I don't live in El Paso now, but visit every chance I get. When I can't see the Franklins, I can always look at my Cisneros print. He must have been a man of divine vision to have portrayed the world, as he did, with such love and understanding
Guadalupe A. Rodriguez
November 19, 2009
When I was looking through the news paper I saw the name Jose Cisneros. I thought about this name and only one person came to my mine. As a little girl my father (Jose Armendariz) would take my twin sister and myself on Sunday to have lunch with both our family's . I all so saw all these beautiful painting's he made
of so many thing's and of people. I remember he was a very kind person. Because, he always gave us a dime on Sunday after mass if we were good. And I remember to pictures he give my Dad as a gift to a friend. My prayer's and condolences go to the family of Mr. Jose Cisneros's. God bles.
November 18, 2009
"There is a Spiritual Place in Heaven for Artists" and in the Hearts of those left behind
claude montes
Orae Dominguez
November 18, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jose Cisneros The New Mexican Hispanic Culture Preservation League will miss our 2003 Adelantado award winner immensely. Please visit our El Adelantado web page for a speach by David Schneider honoring Jose. http://nmhcpl.org/El_Adalentado.html
Debbie Diaz
November 18, 2009
Margaret,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Remember always how lucky you are to have had such wonderful grandparents. To have had the joy of enjoying their presence in your life~ and by extension we will always remember them as we grew up. Sending much love and prayers for your grandfather's peace.
November 18, 2009
My sincere condolences to all of the Jose Cisneros family. I enjoyed reading articles in the El Paso Times whenever one appeared. I was never lucky to meet him but know he must have been a great and unassuming person to have lived to the ripe age that he did. May he rest in peace. Margarita A. Munoz, El Paso TX
P.M.
November 18, 2009
To the family of Mr. Jose Cisneros, what a beautiful life this man lived. So simple and humble yet his art, books, and knowledge was greater than he ever gave himself credit for. Such a very sweet and loving man whom every morning went to morning mass. He was a friend to all and he will greatly be missed. His life story is an example to all on what a kind hearted man, filled with talent and determination can accomplish. Although he is a well known artist he continued to live his life in modesty. We shall never see another man like Mr. Cisneros for truly he was one of a kind man. He lived a full life and while he will be missed, he is now at home with his maker and his beloved wife.
Cindy Garrett Milazzo
November 18, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Cisneros family who provided such wonderful care for their father. May God bless you. Visiting with Mr. Cisneros a few months ago left me with a treasured memory of him as a great artist and gentleman. Except for his eyesight,he seemed hardly to have aged since I first met him 35 years ago at the home of Carl and Vivian Hertzog. He is one of El Paso's great treasures and his art will teach future generations about the history of the region that he loved. He will be missed and always remembered.
Norma Martinez-Lopez
November 17, 2009
Dearest Margaret-so many fond memories of going over to your home and seeing your grandparents there. I remember during Lent, my mom would take me to 6:00 am mass(before school started) and there everyday were your grandma and grandpa-so faithful and dedicated. Your grandpa lived a wonderful, full live and now he is with your mom and grandma. My prayers are with you and your family.
Norma Martinez-Lopez
Dr Jesus Ramirez
November 17, 2009
Irene,
Soupie are I are so sorry to hear about your Daddy, our prays and sympathy are with you and your precious family.
May God Bless you all.
Love Mimi and Soupie
San Antonio,Texas
210-625-0425
Joseph Nelson
November 17, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of Jose Cisneros. I just recently left El Paso where I was Pastor of La Purisima Socorro Mission. I never new Jose personally, but we sold books with his art work in them and signed by him in our gift shop at the Mission. One of our parishioneers, a relative of Jose, to whom I took communion showed me many of the art works done by Jose. I heard of him from so many of our parishioners who praised him highly. I just wanted to express my sympathy, and that of the community of La Purisima.
Sincerely,
Rev. Joseph Nelson, OFM
November 17, 2009
Rita and family, my prayers our with you and your family. We didn't know your dad that well only by reputation but I understand your loss. Memories will help and keep you going. God Bless and God Be With You and Your Family. Hector, Irma and Jason Olivares.
Donald & Susie Francikowski
November 17, 2009
To Irene, Rita, and family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved father. May your faith and wonderful memories comfort you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
God Bless you,
Donald & Susie Francikowski,
Horizon City, Tx.
Donald & Susie Francikowski
November 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 16, 2009
Para la Familia de El Adelantado, Jose Cisneros. Dear Family, On behalf of the New Mexican Hispanic Cultural Preservation League, our heartfelt condolences on the passing of a Treasure of a Man. In every repect, Mr. Cisneros has lived a life to be emulated and honored. All members in the NMHCPL were so privleged to have known him, as he willingly shared valuable resources and time. May the graces he bestowed upon others spread like a blanket of grace upon you all at this difficult time. We know he rests in the arms of our Lord and Heavenly Father. He has contributed much to life which remains with so many. Our prayers are with you.
Board of the New Mexican Hispanic Cultural Preservation League
Mel Montano, S. Pauline Anaya, Orae Dominguez, Richard Quintana, Irene Schnider, Daniel Antonio Herrera, Francis Perotti,Tomas Gabaldon,Patryka Duran y Chavez, Ruben M. Salas
irene pena
November 16, 2009
To: Irene, Rita, Paty, Margaret and family.May your faith comfort you at this diffcult time.What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.Carlos and I will cherish the beautiful work that your Dad left for us.
Harvey Marquez
November 16, 2009
TO: Irene and the entire Cisneros Family. Your are in our thoughts and prayers,God Bless You All.
Harvey, Del, and Christina Marquez
Bonnie Powers Stopa
November 16, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Cisneros family. May you all find peace from the loving memories of the past, that will help all of you get you through this very difficult time.
Chaplain Sam Faraone
November 16, 2009
On behalf of the staff of Cima Hospice please accept our most sincere condolences. It was truly an honor to know and to provide care for Mr. Cisneros. May God's presence and peace be yours in this difficult time.
November 16, 2009
Maggie, Bob and family: May God comfort your hearts at this difficult time. You are in our prayers. Sandra Leighton and Leslee Mahon
November 16, 2009
My wife Irene and I only knew Don Jose for over 9 years but, even if we had known him for all 99 years of his wonderful life, it still would not have been long enough. We would have yearned for more. Don Jose was so much more than pen, ink, and paper - he was love personified. We will miss him very much and our thoughts go out to Irene, Patricia, and the rest of the family.
Sincerely
David & Irene Schneider - Albuquerque
Norma Chavez
November 16, 2009
Rita,
Im so sorry about your loss. You are in my prayers and my thoughts. I will give you a call soon. Take care and be strong I know its hard, our Lord Jesus will give you all the strength you need. God bless you. Norma Chavez
Jessy
November 16, 2009
Querida familia del Sr.Jose Cisneros,mi nombre es Jessy y quiero dar mis condolencias a la familia Cisneros y conpartir con ustedes un mensaje biblico.La biblia es el mejor libro para consolarnos cuando nesecitamos,en Juan 5:28,29 dice:Va haber resurreccion tanto de justos como de injustos,la hora viene en que todos los que estan en la tumba conmemorativa escucharan su voz y saldran.
Solo queria compartir con ustedes este mensaje biblico que tenemos la esperanza de volver a ver a nuestros seres queridos aqui en la tierra y disfrutar del paraiso que Dios nos promete.
Sinceramente
Jessy.
November 16, 2009
May god bless the Cisneros family during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Cisneros. His illustrations made a big impacted on our family. He will be greatly missed.
Sons of Francis and Eduardo H. Rodela
Juan Sandoval
November 15, 2009
Today, Sunday, I wrote to the Conde de Tepa and Gentil Hombre de su Santidad in Madrid--Manuel Gullon y de O~nate, the descendent of Juan de O~nate the Conquistador depicted in the large equestrian sculpture by John Houser at the El Paso Airport. The following is the message he asked me to convey to Jose Cisneros' family:
"Muchas gracias por transmitirme esta triste noticia.
Tuve la suerte de tratarle y conocerle en las varias visitas que hice a New Mexico y El Paso.
Era una excelente persona, gran escritor y un Caballero que recordaremos siempre en nuestra memoria. Me dedicó sus libros que leí con verdadera pasión y siento de verdad su fallecimiento.
Le ruego transmita mi pesar a su familia.
Ojala que nos podamos encontrar en mi próxima visita a El Paso de quien sabe tengo una gratísima impresión y la considero mi segunda patria.
Un especial saludo,
Manuel Gullón y de Oñate"
Easter 2008
November 15, 2009
Family Photo with the President
November 15, 2009
The Todos
November 15, 2009
Mrs. Lisa Montoya and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Juan, Luis, and Clay
Sergio Guerrero Jr.
November 15, 2009
My sincere condolences to the family of Don Jose Cisneros. His illustrations of the various peoples who developed the early border region influenced my own interests in history. My strongest memory though will be watching him at 8:00 a.m. Mass at our Parish of St. Joseph every Sunday. I was concerned that he was not there the last couple of weeks as I have consistently seen him there since I was a child. After Mass, he would slowly walk home a few feet away from our Parish. His presence in church was that of a faithful and humble servant of the Lord. May our Father in Heaven bless this kind man who has done so much to enlighten all of us about our region's history. Our Parish and our community will truly miss him but we will always be enlightened by his many artistic treasures and the simple faith he exhibited in life.
November 15, 2009
To Patti and Sisters:
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Father. I never met him, but Ray, my brother who you dated while in high school said he was a wonderful man and a Great Artist.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincere regards,
Christy Aguilar Keenum
Raul Armendariz
November 15, 2009
As a little boy nearly 55 years ago, I spent countless hours with Jose at the City Lines and I always admired his paintings, especially the one of JFK. He was a quiet man with a sense of humor and a great deal of pride. Yes, it was a privilege and an honor to have spent the time with him and it influenced greatly my appreciation for the arts. For this I am eternally grateful. He left footprints that will never be forgotten. I wish to express my condolesences to his family.
Juan Sandoval
November 14, 2009
What a privilege it was to have visited with Jose last month. At the age of 99, he looked wonderful and was as charming as ever. I always enjoyed my visits to his home and collected his drawings for many years. He was a beautiful human being and his presence will be missed. We, the city, the state, the nation and the world are a little better off for having had this humanitarian walk among us for so many years. He lives on through the artistic production he left behind. Adios mi amigo--you touched my life and I will never forget you.
Skip Clark
November 14, 2009
Jose gave so much to El Paso. He also gave much to many of us...the students of El Paso History & Culture. His generosity; his graciousness; his humility; a truly Gentle Man. He will be missed. His life and accomplishments will be celebrated. Peace be to his family.
NJ C
November 14, 2009
Thanks to Tom Lea advocating Cisnero's work in the 50's and introducing him to some many people at El Paso Public Library and Texas Western Press who published his work his career was on its' way. I found some of his work in an australian achive via Texas Western Press circa 50's. Met him once a few years ago at Celia Munoz's OJOS exhibit. He was a neat person.
Celia Munoz
November 14, 2009
Jose Cisneros's historically correct ink drawings were a great early influence for me, a young student, in the 1950's I had the honor of meeting him in the 1990's. What a gentleman! May he continue to faithfully represent all he encounters, en los cielos! Gracias, Amigo!
lisa montoya
November 14, 2009
The family of Jose Cisneros would like to thank everyone who embraced his art. We take comfort in knowing our beloved father and grandfather left this world peacefully. He was anticipating a little corner in heaven where he could draw once again.
We love you, may you rest in peace.
The family of Jose Cisneros
Luis Gutierrez
November 14, 2009
Mr. J. Cisneros:
May you rest in peace.
He was a man who followed his dream as an Artist and Suceeded. He left something in this world for us.
May the family have my sympathy & condolence.
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