Jose is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Diane Lobato Martinez; his three daughters and sons in law, LeeAnn Reyna, Melodia and John Villalpando, Aqurila and David Arroyo; step-daughters and sons-in-law, Tasha and Angel Mora, Maggie Martinez and Michael Espinoza; 15 grandchildren; Esperanza, Nathan, Lilianna, Bella, John Elisha, DJ, Christina, Angel Jr, Matthew, Joshua, Anthony, Sean, Julian, and Isaac. Jose will be greatly missed by his loving sisters, Emelia Caballero, Corina Castillo and countless relatives and friends.
Jose was also known as "PoPo", "Farmer Joe", and "Lupe." He moved to Austin in his late teens and met his first wife, Anna M Orta and married in April 1978. He always spoke of finding salvation at the tender age of 16. Lupe became an ordained minister May 1985. Shortly after, he became a Pastor of "Born Again Ministries" or as he liked to call it "Vuelto A Nacer Ministerios" in San Antonio, TX. His love and passion for people pushed him further towards Evangelism. He then spent years spreading the Gospel of Salvation, traveling, under tents, in homeless shelters, and hurting areas of our cities. Lupe understood the Power of God's grace and mercy, and everywhere he went; he made sure to offer it. Lupe was a man of wisdom and creativity. Everything he did had a story attached. If you got into trouble as a child, he would give the longest lectures. If he built something with his hands, he'd give you a story about God's handiwork or God's wonderful creations. If you went fishing with him, he'd tell you about being a Fisher of Men, but of course - he'd make sure you knew how to cast and reel first. He loved the outdoors. You would often find him creating birdhouses, building shelves, stools, welding, and painting. These hobbies allowed him to collect lots of stuff... oh the stuff! Lupe was the life of the party and when you were around him, you were never bored... especially as a child. His corny jokes kept you laughing. Games and activities were often created on the spot, at birthday parties or even on a random day. If something was broken - he'd be sure to fix it or rig it the best way he knew how. Lupe had a passion for music. He always offered to play drums at church, cause at least he knew how to keep a beat. But his all-time favorite was playing his guitar. He loved watching his nephews strum and admired his son in law greatly for this. He was always asking for tips and help with chords. Lupe always wanted one of his grandchildren to master this skill, so guitars were often purchased for them during birthdays and Christmas. He lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. Lupe also experienced setbacks and losses in life but he always got back up and kept his faith. After losing his first wife December 2007, God granted him a new life with Diane in January 2016. They spent their days laughing, going to games, traveling, eating out, and browsing thrift shops and garage sales on the weekends. He loved his leisure time with Diane. He loved his family greatly. Lupe has impacted many lives, more than we'll ever know. He leaves behind an incredible legacy for many to follow.
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