In Memoriam : Jose Bazan, Sr.
Jose Bazan, Sr. - age: 82
(March 19, 1929 to May 13, 2011 ) Resident of Laredo, Texas Visitation Information: Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels 1410 Jacaman Road Laredo, Texas 78041 956.722.8850 Visitation: Monday, May 16, 2011 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Departure at 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 2219 Galveston St. 9 a.m. Interment: Calvary Catholic Cemetery Military Honors will be presented. Obituary: Mr. Jose Bazan passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 in Laredo, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1929 to Mr. and Mrs. Martimiano and Esperanza Bazan. He graduated from Martin High School in 1948 and continued his education at Texas A&I in Kingsville, TX, earning a Bachelors Degree in Education with a major in Mathematics. He taught mathematics, driver's education, and auto mechanics at Christen Middle School, Martin High School, Nixon High School, and United High School. Before attending Texas A &I, he served in the U. S. Navy from 1949 until 1953. He was stationed aboard the USS Curtiss AV-4, USS Bataan CVL-29. During this time, he was awarded the Korean Service Ribbon (4 Stars), and the United Nations Service Medal. He and Guadalupe Doda Cardenas were married on August 15, 1954. Prior to his wife's death in 1990, they celebrated 35 years of marriage and raised four devoted children. Anyone driving by his home would certainly remember Mr. Bazan, fixing his trucks, maintaining his yard, or sitting on his favorite bench taking in the day and waving at his many friends and former students. We also remember how much he enjoyed his daily 4 pm outing to Whataburger for coffee and spending time with friends. Mr. Bazan was preceded in death by his parents, Martimiano and Esperanza Bazan; wife, Guadalupe Doda Bazan; brother, Martimiano Bazan, Jr.; and sister, Estela Ramirez. He is survived by son, Jose Bazan, Jr. and wife Magdalena; daughter, Patricia Laura Bazan; son Javier Bazan and wife Mary, son Joel Bazan, and two grandchildren Amanda Lauren Bazan and Justin Nicholas Bazan. He is also survived by his sisters, Maria Del Carmen Sawyer (William †), Victoria Rocha (Joel), Margarita Harpe (William), and brother, Guadalupe Bazan (Berta †), sister in law Gloria Bazan, and brothers in law, Jose H. Ramirez, Juan Francisco Cardenas (Irma), Alberto P. Cardenas (Maria De La Luz), and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Much appreciation and gratitude goes to Lilia Sanchez for being such a wonderful and caring friend to our father. |
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Josefina Martinez - May 15, 2011  Contact this person
Tio Pepe',
You will be missed, Thank you for showing all of us how to love and live life to the fullest. Primo's take care and may God Bless you at this time. We are sorry we can not be with you but our hearts and prayers are with you now and always.
Josie, Victor and the boys
Pascual Gonzalez III - May 16, 2011 Contact this person
To the Bazan Family, I wish to offer my condolences on the passing of Mr Bazan. I know this is a difficult time for those left behind but know that for him, he has gone on to be with the Lord. I'll say my rosary for him and offer my prayers for your family from my home in San Antonio.
BETTY KRAMER - May 16, 2011 Contact this person
Dear Lupe and Family,
My family and I were deeply saddened at Joe's passing. He was a long time colleague and family friend. I remember fondly our years at Christen. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and always.
Estela Zamora Kramer
Mike Hinojosa - May 16, 2011 Contact this person
Mr. Bazan was a wonderful friend to my father Dario Hinojosa Sr. I can remeber being around him on many occasions....going to the ranch especially. Father's leave legacy's and memories. Condolences to the entire family.
Vallejo Enedelia - May 16, 2011 Contact this person
On behalf of mrs.herminia vallejo,annie vallejo and enedelia vallejo we would like to send our condolences on the loss of our father. To all the Bazan family know that you will be in our prayers as you go through this difficult time.
from your friends the vallejo family
Adriana Centeno - May 17, 2011 Contact this person
Joel, I am deeply saddened by your father's passing. I understand how hard this time must be for you and your family. May your faith in God give you the strength you need. Our prayers are with you all.
Ross Swisher - May 17, 2011 Contact this person
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Bazan family, may our Lord bless you with peace and comfort and may Mr. Bazan rest in eternal peace. It was always a pleasure to see Mr. Bazan, we shared some pleasant conversations, he was a friendly person and always very proud of his family.
Ross & Lillian Swisher
Silvia & Jeff Jones - May 17, 2011 Contact this person
Crossing the Bar
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And many there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark.
For through from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.
May this poem console you in your time of grief.
Silvia & Jeff
Mike Luna - May 17, 2011 Contact this person
I have many fond memories of Mr. Bazan. He was a true friend to my uncle Simon Luna known to all as Coach Luna. We went hunting many times and shared alot of laughs. I bet right now they are both sitting in a deer blind somewhere sharing a cold drink.
Cathey Moore - May 18, 2011 Contact this person
This comment is from Elizabeth Gill, she sends her heartfelt condolences to the entire family of Mr. Bazan. He was a friend and she was saddened to hear of his passing. May you be comforted during this time by the knowledge that he was a friend to so many and well respected.
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