He was born on April 13, 1941, and was a resident of Houston, Texas. He is survived by his children, Teresa Gaona, Stephen Barboza,Jr., Michael L. Barboza, Daniel Barboza, Paul Barboza, Patricia Martinez, Christina Barboza, and Sharon Martinez; his brother, Joe Barboza; and his sisters, Delores Mosqueda, Gloria Hernandez, Elizabeth Garcia, and Yolanda Ramirez. He also leaves behind 20 grandchildren,24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023, on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, on Thursday, March 26, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the Committal Service at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery from 11:00 am