Jose Jesus Ceja Vargas

Jose Jesus Ceja, 88, of Port Arthur, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his residence. A native of Cotja, Mexico, Jose has lived in Port Arthur for 50+ years and was a retired rancher. Jose enjoyed fishing, gardening, working with his animals, fiestas, and spending time with his family. Jose was an faithful and active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Arthur.

A Celebration of Jose's Life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Arthur with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur. A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022 and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, all at Grammier Oberle Funeral Home in Port Arthur.

Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Catarino Ceja and Viviana Vargas, son, Eduardo Ceja, brothers, Miguel Ceja, Toribio Ceja, Gabriel Ceja, Victor Ceja, Rafael Ceja, sisters, Elvira Ceja, Maria Ceja, and Angelita Ceja.

Jose is survived by his loving wife Eva Angelina Ceja of Port Arthur, sons, Rigoberto Ceja and his wife Betaina of Port Arthur, Hugo Ceja and his wife Michelle of Groves, Miguel Ceja and his wife Amelia, Jesus Ceja and his wife Mireya, Ernest Ceja and his wife Marisela, Geraldo Ceja and his wife Elizabeth all of Port Arthur, daughters, Gloria Galvan and her husband Rafael of LaBelle, Lourdes Ceja, Elvira Valdovinos and her husband Joaquin all of Cotja, Mexico, Silvia Garcia and her husband Jose, Veronica Magana and her husband Rafael all of Groves, daughter-in-law, Lourdes Ceja of Port Arthur, brother, Jose Ceja of Cotja, Mexico, sisters, Elena Ceja and Soledad Ceja both of Port Arthur, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Jose will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.