Jose Arce

ARCE Jose Z. "PaPa Joe" Jose Z. Arce, age 79, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died January 11, 2008, surrounded by his family in San Antonio, Texas. He was born August 25, 1928, to the union of Benito and Carmen (Zavala) Arce in San Antonio, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy stationed in California 1945-1947. He came to Toledo to reside in 1947 where he met and married his wife, Dora (Reyes), who preceded him in death. He was employed at the Marleau Hercules Fencing Company 20 years, and he owned and operated the La Barra Bar for 15 years. He was a hard worker and had a passion for life. All who knew him, loved him. Jose is survived by sons, Pilar (Jackie), Robert (Theresa), Roman (Anita) Arce; daughters, Louisa Arce, Linda (Carlos) Rodela; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grand-children; 3 great-great-grand-children; brother, Trinidad (Dora) Arce; sisters, Juvencia Revilla, Maxine (Adolph) Castillo and many nephews and nieces. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at St. Peter and Paul's Church, 728 S. St. Clair St., Toledo, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008. The Arce family again thanks Hospice of San Antonio, Texas for their loving care and support.