Jose Quiroga

Jose Quiroga Lansing Age 79, our loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away November 6, 2011. Born January 16, 1932 in Lockhart, Texas. Jose was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired in 1988 from Oldsmobile/GM after 22 years of service, and was a member of U.A.W. Local 652. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and nature. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Rita Quiroga; 5 children Rosy (Mark) Ovenhouse, Gloria (Bill, III) Smith, Joe (Shelley) Quiroga, Evelyn (Patrick) Quiroga ? Klein, and Lisa Ann Quiroga; 8 grandchildren, Matthew (Nichole) Ovenhouse, Christopher Ovenhouse, Bill (Jamie) Smith IV , Amanda Smith, Olivia Quiroga, Norbert Klein, Jose Klein, and Patrick Klein, Jr.; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Maria, Carmen, and Evelia and 1 brother, Emilio; and many other family members and friends. Jose was preceded in death by his son, Mario; his parents, Espiridion and Magdalena, and brother, Rogelio. Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday with services 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 10th in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com