Jose Devora

Jose Joe Cupertino Retana Devora passed away peacefully on August 1st surrounded by his loved ones at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.

A visitation is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 4th at Elmwood Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August, 5th at St. Francis Catholic Church in Abilene, Texas. Jose was an Abilene resident since the age of 17.

He was born September 18th, 1959 to Guadalupe Retana Devora and Bruno Reyes Devora in Panuco de Coronado, Durango, Mexico. Jose moved to Abilene from Mexico in 1977, where he met the love of his life and wife of 35 years, Maria Elena Barrera in December of 1977. They married September of 1979. Jose worked in the construction industry for over 30 years and was a master brick mason. He worked as a masonry contractor and owned JB Masonry Inc. in Abilene, Texas for fifteen years. He was known for his amazing smile and happy go lucky personality and best known for his generosity. He devoted his life to helping others and had a wonderful spirit.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Domingo Devora, mother and father Guadalupe Retana Devora and Bruno Reyes Devora. Sister, Carlota Devora Retana, and brother, Juan Manuel Devora. He is survived by his wife Maria Elena Devora, two sons, Joey Devora and David Devora, daughter, Laura Elena Devora, and soninlaw Jesus Reyes. Five grandchildren, Catalina Devora, Noah Devora, Jesus Reyes Jr., Julian Reyes, and Joel Reyes. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters. Brothers, Jesus Salvador Devora Rosa, Bruno Devora Isabel, Domingo Devora Hope, Fermin Devora Vicki, Jaime Devora Susie, Francisco Devora Monica, Bruno Devora Mayra and Jesus Salvador Chuyito Devora. Sisters, Rosa Maria De La Fuente Fernando, Guadalupe Devora, Julia Gonzalez Sergio, Ana Gonzalez Miguel, and Amparo Devora. Motherinlaw Natalia Roman and her husband J.R. Fatherinlaw, Jesus Barrera Jr. and wife Mari. Sistersinlaw Angela Rangel, Linda Allelo and her husband Juan Allelo. In addition, he is survived by several nephews, nieces, great nephews, and nieces as well as a wonderful church family at St. Francis of Assisi, great neighbors and countless friends.

Jose was known for his work ethic and believed anything was possible in this country as long as one was willing to work hard. As a boy he worked in the beautiful fields of Panuco de Coronado, Durango, the city of Torreon, Coahuila, the port of Vera Cruz, and Mexico City. He also worked for New Corp, Rivera Masonry, Hammons Masonry, and later became owner of JB Masonry Inc. He took pride in his work as a master mason and was admired as a mentor by his crew of employees. He was a man of love, grace, and God. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Abilene, Texas. In his free time Jose enjoyed cooking out, spending time with family and friends, and tending to his beautiful landscapes and garden at his home. He also enjoyed bike rides on Sunday evenings with his family. He was a fan of the Texas Rangers and Club Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V. Soccer.

Joses family would like to thank Dr. Maxwell, Dr. Trammell, Dr. Brown, Dr. Cope, CCU Staff at HMC, and Hendrick Hospice Care, as well as all the family and friends that showed love and kindness through thoughts and prayers, food and visits.

Memorials in Joses honor may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Building Fund 826 Cottonwood St. Abilene, TX 79601.0

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Monday, August 4, 2014
6:30 PM

Service

Funeral Mass

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
826 Cottonwood St.
Abilene, TX  79601
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
10:00 AM

Memorial Contributions

826 Cottonwood St.
Abilene, TX  79601


5750 US HWY 277 S.