Mr. Jose Gardea, 92, passed away in Chino, California December 18, 2014. Mr. Gardea was born in El Paso, Texas the son of Norberto and Manuela Gardea. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Antonia Gardea. He is survived by 2 sons; Jose Jr., and Jesus Gardea, 2 daughters; Manuela Gardea Rodriguez and Maria Anita Gardea Morales, 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild on the way. Visitation will be held at Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel, Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 5:00 until 9:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday December 29, 2014 at San Antonio Catholic Church followed by interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.