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JOSE YANEZ Obituary
DONNA - Jose M. "Pepe" Yanez, 79, of Donna, Texas died peacefully on October 27, 2009 at Aurora Home in Weslaco, Texas. He was born on July 24, 1930 in Donna, Texas and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Donna High School and attended Pan American College in Edinburg. He served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Polk, Louisiana as well as the Texas National Guard. He invested his life in public service. He served the interests of the citizens of Donna through his involvement ranging from the Donna Quarterback Club to coaching Little League to serving on the Donna School Board as President and Member. He served on the Donna City Council as Mayor and Councilman and served on several Rio Grande Valley Councils and Committees. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a rural route carrier. He was a member of the Mason-Guillermo Gardett #3 lodge as well as a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Donna.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vicente Y. Yanez and Maria Leal Yanez; brothers, Ruben and Oscar Yanez. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ofelia Botello Yanez; daughter, Maria Elia (Javier) Rodriguez; sister Imelda Yanez ; granddaughters, Yesenia, Yram and Karina Rodriguez. Numerous nephews and nieces also survive him.
Visitation will be today, Friday, October 30, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary. Funeral mass will be Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Donna. Interment will follow at the Donna City Cemetery.
Funeral services are under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home in Donna.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marissa Hinojosa-de la Garza
November 3, 2009
Tio Pepe,
I thank you for all that you did for me and our family. You were like a dad to me and I love you more than I could ever express.
October 31, 2009
Our deepest condolences to Mrs. Ofelia Yanez and family. We will miss Pepe's smile and bear hugs! Because of Mayor Pepe's influence,3 Mexican movies were made in Donna. Vicente Fernandez and crew and others staying at the Dolphin Motel.Vaya con Dios,Pepe.
Clyde and Cathy Eidson
Sandra Balli Ochoa
October 31, 2009
Mrs. Yanez & Elia, your family and my mom and dads family came together and had some good times I will never forget the time we all went ot Camargo and had a big comeida there and there were alot of goats. My thoughts and prayers are with you all thru this hard time. Sandra Balli Ochoa
( hija de Reynaldo & Minnie Balli
Lavinia Cardenas-Montalvo
October 31, 2009
Dearest Ofelia and Elia,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
October 31, 2009
Our deepest condolences and prayers to Mrs. Yanez and all the family.
Even though I left Donna many years ago, whenever we returned to visit friends and family I always saw Pepe. He always had a warm greeting and a big smile. He was a good friend. We know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Phil & Lala Sandoval
Twain Harte, CA
Antonio Ochoa Jr.
October 30, 2009
Apreciable Comadre: Por parte de nuestra familia,hijos y hermanos nos unimos en expresar nuestro inmenso pesar y ofrecemos nuestras oraciones recordando su pesar para usted y sus gratos familiares. Sus hechos y contribuciones a la comunidad fueron reconocido y agradecido para hacer este un mundo mejor.
Antonio y Victoria C. Ochoa y Familia
October 30, 2009
nuestras condolencias departe de Juan Cantu
Joaqunia Guerrero Martinez y familia
October 30, 2009
I hate that I can't be there for Pepe's funeral. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, con carino.
Candice Perez
October 30, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
I love you Uncle Joe and will miss you always. I enjoyed all of the conversations we had. I know in my heart that Grandpa Oscar and Uncle Ruben are with you looking down on us. Take Care
Joaquina Guerrero Martinez y familia
October 30, 2009
Hate that I am not able to attend Pepe's funeral, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, con muncho carino.
October 30, 2009
Our deepest condolences goes out to
Mrs. Yanez and the family members on
this difficult time.
Gumaro Luis, Alicia, & Melissa Tamez
Donna
WSB STAFF
October 30, 2009
On behalf of Weslaco Softball Baseball's Staff and Directors - We send our deepest condolences to the Yanez and Rodriguez Family. We pray God comforts their soul today, tomorrow and always.
Noe & Zoila Martinez & Children
October 30, 2009
Our deepest condolences to our dear friends Elia and Javier. Also, their daughters Yram, Yesenia and Karina and especially Mrs. Yanez. We pray that God will give you peace to walk through this most difficult time. We love you all!
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