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JOSE LA CUESTA Obituary
Oct. 1, 1965 Jan. 11, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose "Block" La Cuesta.
Born in El Centro, CA, Jose graduated from Central Union High School in 1983. Jose lived in El Centro most of his life. For a brief time, he lived in Phoenix, AZ, and Calexico, CA, but El Centro was always his home. He attended IVC and SDSU Calexico Campus, and worked as a tutor for over 25 years, specializing in math.
He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Jose was a kind-hearted, protective, loving family man who brought out the best in people. He made everyone laugh and had a very memorable one himself. He was accepting of others and did not judge people. He would speak with strangers and make friends easily. He was a very patient person and had a unique style that was unforgettable. Jose enjoyed family gatherings, drinking a beer with friends, and talking to the fakenods.
In his younger days, he helped the Jam-a-lot crew DJ at several parties and events. He kept his hair long and could always be seen wearing his Ray-Ban Wayfarers. Jose adored the family children and loved being the cool uncle and parent. He looked forward to family movie nights and was a wonderful husband and father. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andres "Andy" La Cuesta; his mother, Petra Ibarra La Cuesta; and his nephews, Julian Naungayan, Robert Naungayan Jr., and Elias Acosta Van Bebber.
Jose is survived by his wife, Erica La Cuesta; son, Gabriel La Cuesta; daughter, Isabella "Bella" La Cuesta; his siblings, Lucy (Bert) Alleyne, Antonio "Tony" (Rosie) La Cuesta, John (Alice) La Cuesta, Rosalina "Rosa" (Kerry) Van Bebber, Erendira "Eddie" (Robert) Naungayan, Mario (Diana) La Cuesta, Jaime (Connie) La Cuesta; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Frye Chapel Mortuary in Imperial, CA, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 10 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro, CA.
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Eva
February 3, 2023
Blessed to be able to come say my final earthly good byes to my Tio Jose, my Uncle Block. Shared love and memories with the family.
Rosie
February 2, 2023
So Sorry for you loss. My condolences to the LaCuesta Family. Mr. Block was a help to the community. He will be missed.
Lourdes A Singh
February 1, 2023
My deepest condolences to the La Cuesta family. He was a great Tutor.
Martha L. Gomez
January 31, 2023
Erica, so sorry for your loss. May our Lord comfort you and your family at this time. Blessings and prayers.
Gabriel La Cuesta
January 28, 2023
PapaBear,
It´s been 17 days without you and I still can´t believe you´re gone. I love you dad so so much. I am going to miss you always and forever dad. I know you´ll never leave me. You´ll always be with me.
I am going to miss you calling me mijo or your favorite son just so I could tell you that I´m your only son. I will take everything t you´ve taught me and I will teach it one day to my kids.
You´re my hero papa bear. I never said because I couldn´t see it. But you´re my Superman.
I love you and I miss you dad.
- your Boy- Gabriel La Cuesta (mijo)
Arcelia
January 27, 2023
My deepest condolences to the LaCuesta family
He is deeply missed
Prayers
Arcelia
January 27, 2023
My deepest condolences for his early departure
Emily Gongora F. Castillejo
January 27, 2023
My most sincere heartfelt condolences to all the La Cuesta Family. Prayers of Comfort and Peace
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