Jose P. Amador

In Loving Memory Jose P. Amador 11/18/40-9/29/08 We thank God for allowing JOE to live an exciting and happy life. He died a peaceful death in company of those that loved him very much. Joe as we knew him was born in Cieneguita Chihuahua Mexico born to Jose and Amparo Amador. Joe lived most of his life in California but moved to El Paso, Texas in the early 1990’s until the day he left to be with the Lord. JOE is survived by his daughters who adore him: Lidia Curry, Marissa Amador and Veronica Lerma and grandchildren Robert Corvelli, Madison M. Deucher, Alyssa, Teresa & Anthony Lerma. Also, survived by his wife Petra Esparza Amador and her children: Joe, Elvira, Alex, Bertha, Ricardo, Luis, Susie, Johnny, and Charlie. He is also survived by grandchildren, and great- grandchildren of the same. Joe was survived by his brothers and sisters Socorro, Guadalupe, Maria Del Rayo, Alvaro, Benjamin, Luis, and Everardo. Joe loved tinkering with cars and collecting everything, he fixed it all and if you needed it he had it. He was very knowledgeable about anything you wanted to know, he kept himself informed and listened to every word you said. Joe couldn’t help himself when it came to stranded people on the road, he always had to stop and help, he was compassionate and dedicated. He was proud of working at Penske where he gave 14 years of service. Joe was a member of the UAW Local #286 (Union) and was very proud of it - those who knew him can tell you. Joe had a passion for life and lived every second enjoying it, he was known for always telling jokes and playing pranks. He got a kick out of life and traveled constantly for fun, nothing stopped him from enjoying his life just the way he wanted. For him it was either “get your bag and let’s go or get out of the way I have places to be”. We will miss him, he was a character but we also know that he missed out on nothing because he did it all. And that is what this life was all about for Joe. He will now rest in peace. First we thank GOD! His daughter Marissa Amador would like to thank Dr. Levine with MDA and Thelma Herrera Administrator and all the wonderful staff at MDA for the kindness and support that was given to Joe during his battle his Lou Gehrig’s Disease also known as ALS; Debbie Ruz, Luis Rivera and Joe’s Favorite and personal CNA Xochil Ramos with Visiting Nurses Association; Maria Trillo with Elite CNA Home Care Services, Heidi, Armando & Paola CNAs; Apria Home Healthcare; Lidiana, Aurora, Mike & Shirley from Odyssey Hospice; Michelle Granillo, Thelma Chew & Joe Ordonez with Penske; Randy O’Leary Owner of Desert View Homes (Marissa’s Employer) and all his wonderful caring employees who made it possible for his daughter to spend time away from work when necessary, the most loving and caring people to work with; BEK Medical; Sunset Funeral Homes for such wonderful and caring service. Family, friends, neighbors and everyone who knew Joe please know that we love you and thank you! Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 3, 2008 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast.