Jose Oscar Larez

1947 - 2024

Jose Oscar Larez obituary, 1947-2024, Phoenix, AZ

Jose Oscar Larez

1947 - 2024

BORN

1947

DIED

2024

Jose Larez Obituary

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Jose Oscar Larez, 76, passed on the morning of Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. Oscar passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his close family who cared for him in the last few years of his life. He is survived by his two daughters Tillie & GraceKelly, his two son-in-law’s Alex and Christian & his ex-wife Maryann. He now is reunited with his late son Joe JT Larez who passed on December 20th, of 202. 

Oscar was born in Douglas, AZ on October 11, 1947 to Jose & Grace Larez. He spent his childhood in Central Phoenix, he started working at Facio’s Market from the age of 12 until he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17. Oscar was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served from 1967-1970. He was a Sargent in the 101st Airborne and the 1st Calvary.

The family will be having a Celebration of Jose’s Life at his home on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 at 12 P.M. Please contact either of his daughters if you have any questions about directions or information for his celebration. 
Tillie Larez-Koenig: [email protected]
GraceKelly Larez: [email protected]

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