Please accept my sincere condolences . May God grant your family, comfort and peace during this difficult time.  Jose, was a true American hero, in every sense of the word.  He was very conservative, strong and passionate about the things you care about most. I loved how Jose handled domestic issues at the home with his family, passionately, made sure that they were always safe. He embraced others, like me with kindness that he encountered.  Thank you,  Mónica, for introducing me to your dad and your beautiful family. Koreans always endeared your father for his sacrifice and committed service.  May he rest  in peace.

REFLEXIÓN 
Cuando llegue al final de mi camino
y el sol no brille más, no quiero ritos en una habitación melancólica. 
¡Porqué llorar por un alma liberada!
Extrañame un poquito, pero no por mucho tiempo y no con tu cabeza baja. Acuérdate de todo lo que compartimos. Extrañamente, pero déjame partir.... este es un viaje q todos debemos hacer y cada uno debe ir sólo. 
Un paso en el camino hacia el hogar. EXTRAÑAME, PERO DÉJAME PARTIR...
          TE RECORDAREMOS SIEMPRE !
Fam. Renta Martinez

My deepest condolences to you and your entire family. It was truly a blessing to have had the opportunity to work with your father and get to know such a wonderful family. You all welcomed me with so much kindness and warmth that you never felt like just a family I worked with; you felt like my own family.
Your father lived a long and meaningful life, reaching the beautiful age of 98. His service as a veteran and the life he lived deserve to be honored and remembered. I know that 98 years holds so many memories, stories, and moments that you will carry in your hearts forever.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I feel grateful to have been a small part of his life and your family's journey. May he rest peacefully, and may God give you all strength, comfort, and peace. From Celine

Yo perdí mi cuñado que era como un hermano, a mi rival en domino, un amigo que no había crucigrama que no pudiera hacer, en español e inglés, que sabía mucho de todo…pero el Cielo ganó un verdadero ser humano. Descansa en paz Pepe!!

Carmen y Monica.

Sentimos mucho el fallecimiento de  nuestro apreciado José en esta dura pérdida.  Nos hará mucha falta su alegría y sus chistes.

Los acompañamos en estos momentos de dolor y pidiéndole a Dios que las fortalezca.

Bill y Maggie

Q.E.P.D.

Uncle Pepe, we will miss you dearly. Our lives were better with you in it. All the good times and all the amazing traveling we experienced with you will be cherished forever.  We will miss having you over for thanksgiving family get together. You were kind, giving, loving, and one of the best human beings I had ever met. Rest in peace with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. See you again in heaven 🙏 te amo Shirley

Gone but never forgotten. Loved beyond words, missed beyond measure."
 "A life well lived is a life never forgotten."
Que falta  nos vas hacer! Gracias por los momentos inolvidabe que estara siempre en mi ♥️

Colonel José Goitia was a great Soldier, a great father and a humble human being.  He served as a Board Member in the Executive Committee for the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Association of the US Army. 
Thanks for your service, Sir.
Rest in Peace. Descanse en Paz!

Cristino Lozada Cruz 
CW4, US Army, Retired 
President, AUSA Puerto Rico Chapter

Tío y yo.  Ca. 1965-6.  
Yo recuerdo cuando llegaba a casa, y nos llevaba a Diana  y a mi a comprar Chiclets de colores en la tiendita de dulces de Papá. Luego, antes de irse, nos regalaba, a Diana y a mí, una moneda de diez centavos que nos ponía bien contentas!
Vuela alto Tío Pepe!  Gracias por todo!

Los 10 con abuela y abuelo. Papi tomó la fotografía

Nuestras más sinceras condolencias de la Familia López Ripoll . Q.E.P.D. Don José Goitia .

Words cannot express the depth of loss I feel today. My father was a man of great integrity, love, and quiet strength. Everything good in me comes from the lessons he taught me and the way he loved our family. I carry his legacy in my heart always. Rest in peace, Dad—I love you always.

OBITUARY

Jose Ramon Goitia Rodriguez

June 26, 1928 – October 15, 2026

Baldwin-Fairchild Oviedo Funeral Home

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