Jose Isabel Arellano

Jose Isabel Arellano (Gonzalez) 1932-2015, bon in Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas to parents Jose Isabel Arellano Hernandez and Maria Altagracia Gonzalez Hernandez, passed away July 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josefina M. Arellano, Socorro Arellano and son Ricardo David Arellano; daughter, Maria Altagracia, his sister, Juanita Arellano, brothers, Manuel, J. Trinidad, J. Maria. Jose is survived by his brother, Homer Arellano, daughters, Maria Antonita Rodriguez (husband: Joel)(3), Maria Isabel “ChaCha” Cardenas (+Francisco) (2), sons, Juan Carlos Arellano (wife: Martha)(9), Jose Manuel Arellano (wife: Joan Ann Everitt); daughters Maria M. Garcia (Husband: John); Berta A. Perez (+Luis A.); Maria I. Williams; Marisol Enriquez (Husband: Gilbert). Grandchildren: Marikate, Michael, Joseph Everitt, Marcellina, Dominique and Gregorio Arellano; Rebecca Arreola (husband: Fredico), M. Katrina Torres, Cassie (husband: Homer), and Joshua Garcia (wife: Gloria); Louis A.(wife: Brandy), Christina Sanchez(husband: Eric), Joe E. (wife: Melia) and Ashley R. Rodriguez; Macleod, Xavier and Anastasia “Emma” Williams; Theresa Gibson (husband: Carl), Dana Vontour (husband: Patrick ), Monika Burgett (husband: Jonathan), Ricardo and Nadia Enriquez; Numerous Great- grandchildren and Great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts.

Jose was a very active person in his community and beyond, he was a deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary for many years, but since the death of his wife Josefina in 1992 was not a practicing deacon, but as a fisherman of men for the Lord continued God’s work throughout his daily life. He touched people from all walks of life. He loved the Lord and was humbled by the Lord by His abundant blessings; he continued to learn from God Almighty and taught everyone about the Love and Peace of our Lord.

Our dad believed and lived the following:

“When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me. It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart. For as long as you remember me, I am never entirely lost. When I’m feeling most ghost-like, it is you remembering me that helps remind me that I actually exist.” - Frederick Bucchner

We know for certainty that he is with our Lord and loved ones in Thy Heavenly Kingdom. Thank You Lord Almighty for sharing our earthly father with us for 83 years, may Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, may he rest in Thy tender merciful loving arms and Peace. Amen.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Crespo’s Funeral Home, 2516 Navigation Blvd. with a Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7539 Avenue K, Houston, Texas; Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas.