Jose was born in 1941 in Fairbank, Arizona, to his parents and was a brother to Gregorio (Goyo) Estrada and Mary (Estrada) Lopez.

He was preceded in death by Eva, his wife of 58 years; two daughters, Mary Helen (Phillip) Rodriguez and Priscilla Estrada; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and tata.

Jose retired with 65 years of experience in the fencing industry. Jose enjoyed watching his favorite football team, The Dallas Cowboys and was a fan of college football. He also enjoyed listening to Tejano music, watching Western movies and spending time with his family.

Mary Helen and Priscilla would like to thank all those who visited, and showed empathy and compassion to Jose in his remaining years.

If Tears Could Build a Stairway
If tears could build a stairway

And memories were a lane

I would walk right up to heaven

And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken

No time to say goodbye

You were gone before I knew it

And only God knows why

My heart still aches with sadness

And secret tears still flow

What it meant to love you

No one will ever know

But now I know you want me

To mourn for you no more

To remember all the happy times

Life still has much in store

Since you'll never be forgotten

I pledge to you today

A hallowed place within my heart

Is where you'll always stay