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Joseph Max Obituary

JOSEPH MAX SR.
McALLEN - Joseph Max Sr.,65, was called to his heavenly home by our Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2008 in McAllen. He was born in Raymondville, TX on January 13, 1943 to Juan Carlos Max and Maria Amilia Pena.
He is preceded in death by his sister Juanita Vela.
Left to cherish his loving memory is his wife, Maria C. Max of McAllen; his sons, Joseph Max Jr. of Chicago, Roberto (Virginia) Max of Chicago, Eduardo Max of McAllen, Leovijildo (Arcelia) Max of McAllen, Carlos (Cristina) Max of McAllen, Orlando (Nancy) Max of Chicago; his daughters, Mary (Heriberto) Max Berumen of Indiana, and Cynthia Max of Chicago. Also left to cherish his memory is his mother, Maria A. Max of McAllen; his brothers, Jose Martinez of McAllen and Samuel Max, along with twenty grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation services will begin today, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Ceballos Funeral Home in McAllen, TX. Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen, TX. All arrangements are under the direction of Ceballos Funeral Home in McAllen, Texas.
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Published by The Monitor on Nov. 12, 2008.

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orlando max

January 6, 2009

Dad i miss you very much

Christina Johnson

December 18, 2008

Sorry for the lost of your love one. Cynthia is a co worker of mines and we are sending our deepest sympathy from our office....

CYNTHIA MAXWELL

December 18, 2008

MY DAD, MY FRIEND, MY HERO THE MAN I LOOK UP TO THE MAN THAT MADE ME WHO I AM NOW .. ( STRONG . AND SHOW ME THAT YOU CAN DO ANYTHING U WANT IN LIFE IF YOU WORK ON IT.. NERVER GIVE UP )MY DAD IS A VERY KIND MAN ,AND UNSTANDING MAN YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW HIM TO NO HIS WAY...NOW THAT IM GROWN UP I KNOW WHY HE WAS SO HARD ON US AND THANK HIM FOR THAT ...IF I COULD GO BACK AND CHANGE TIME I WOULDNT CHANGE A THING I ENJOY EVER THING IN LIFE WITH MY DAD AND I THANK HIM FOR MAKING ME THE PERSON I AM NOW........ I WONT SAY GOODBY CUZ IN MY HEART HE IS STILL HERE .. I MAY NOT SEE HIM IN VISION BUT IN MY MIND IS STILL HERE FOR ME ....... LOVE YOU PAPA YOUR BABY GIRL...

Ida Mihalek

November 25, 2008

Family I'm sorry for the lose of Joe Max and yes he will be missed. I did not know him well however I heard many great stories of him. May GOD Bless everyone and give you all peace. With much love
Ida Mihalek a/k/a Contreras

Maria Morrison

November 23, 2008

I was very surprised and sorry to hear about Tio Joe passing, I only just met him a few years back and wish I could've got to know him better. The 1st time I met Uncle Joe, he asked me if I smoked, and not knowing why he asked the question and after some hesitation, I answered honestly, I said yes, I did smoke, he must've known I did, because he pulled a lighter out of his pocket, it lit up when you pressed the igniter, and gave it to me as a gift, the lighter no longer works, but I still have it. After all the years I was gone, all he showed was kindness and acceptance. To all my cousins, my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.

Love,
Maria Roberta and Jacob

EDUARDO (EDDIE) MAX

November 21, 2008

PAPA.. my dad, i miss you and if you can hear me, i want you to know that i love you with all my heart. I wasnt the best of a son, and i wish i could have been the perfect son. my heart cries for you papa, and if you can feel whats in my heart then you know how much I love you. I won't say goodbye, but rather i say, I'll see you one day soon. life IS short, so i'll see you soon papa...I love you with all my heart forever.. your son....EDUARDO MAX (I LOVE YOU PAPA..WE ALL LOVE YOU)

Isabel Medina

November 21, 2008

Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle, he sounds like a beautiful man I would have like to have met. My condolences to you and your family.

Pedro & Tina Medel

November 18, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Eliza(Licha) Rodriguez(Max)

November 18, 2008

Wow what do I say about a man who ment alot in my life , he was a great man in my eyes and my kids and my other siblings , to him I am the ciega jaja I have had glasses since 9 so he has been there forever in my life, I was to my la ciega, tio joe he was the man who also disciplined us as babes , I rememeber one time he always had sweets or something good I mean I was like maybe under 5 yrs old he made kool aid yeah yeah its that old and we begged him for some and he got mad and made me and Johnny drink a whole pitcher full my grandma said our tummys were so big they stuck out, ha-ha, and yes hes great word was "Ochichornia".He will always remain in our hearts for he was very much loved in my family, We will miss you Tio Joe.Love you from the Rodriguez(Max)family, in Morrill NE.

Esteban C. Max

November 18, 2008

My Uncle Joe was a great guy. I really looked up to him and I called him every chance I got. i remember when we were kids how he would pull pranks and make us laugh. He was always in a joyous mood. We will miss him and always remember and keep his memory close to our hearts. I love you Tio.

Jose M. Martinez Family

November 12, 2008

We remember as children going to Tio Jose's house when we lived in Chicago. It was something we looked forward to because we would play with our cousins. He was tall and handsome and reminded us of Elvis Presley. When we moved back to the Rio Grande Valley, Tio Jose would call our parents' house and instead of greeting us with the usual "hello", he would greet us by saying "Ochichornia!". We will always have fond memories of him deep in our hearts. He will be grealy missed.

thelma o. garcia

November 12, 2008

my husband Cookie and myself Thelma O. Garcia worked with Joe for many years at TRW and even after he left TRW he would come down to visit us at TRW. He always had this smile with him and it was very joyful to be around him. he was a very nice man and good, dear friend to us. He will be missed by many. May the lord bless his family and may his soul rest in peace.

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