Jose Sarmiento

Mass of the Christian Burial for Jose Sarmiento, 80, of Lufkin, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Cortes, M.S., Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with the family receiving friends and loved ones from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Church.

Mr. Sarmiento was born May 27, 1935 in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of the late Sophia (Ibarra) and Pedro Sarmiento. He passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 in a local hospital.

Mr. Sarmiento was a millrite for Temple Industries for 25 years. He was very social and friendly and loved visiting people and helping others. He loved and adored his grandchildren – they were his joy. He enjoyed taking trips back to Mexico. Mr. Sarmiento was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Domitila Sarmiento of Lufkin; daughters, Maria Consepcion Sarmiento of Lufkin, Letisia Solis Sarmiento and husband Ricardo of Lufkin, and Veronica Sarmiento of Houston; grandchildren, Ricardo Solis, Jr., Josie Danielle Solis and Karla Irene Solis; brothers, Leon Sarmiento of Zacatecas, Mexico and Rogaciano Sarmiento of Diboll; sisters, Agustina Sarmiento, Pabla Cordero, Elena Gamboa and Maria Escobedo; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sarmiento was preceded in death by his son, Jose Sarmiento, Jr.; and brothers, Antonio Sarmiento and Juan Sarmiento.

Pallbearers will be Ricardo Solis, Ricardo Solis, Jr., Leonardo Sosa, Luis Hernandez, Urbano Sarmiento and Feliberto Ibarra.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.