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Jose M. Elias

Mar 6, 1960 — Jun 20, 2026

Los Fresnos, TX

Jose M. Elias

Jose M. Elias, age 66, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was born on March 6, 1960, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Jose Marciano Elias and Lydia Trevino.

Jose was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was centered on his faith in God and his love for others. He dedicated much of his life to ministry, serving churches and sharing the Gospel with passion and conviction. Preaching was not only his calling but also his greatest joy. He loved singing and playing music as part of his ministry and found fulfillment in encouraging and uplifting those around him.

Raised in humble circumstances, Jose learned the value of hard work at an early age. As part of a migrant worker family, he spent his youth doing farm work in California before beginning a career in construction. Through perseverance, dedication, and faith, he worked tirelessly throughout his life to provide for his family and serve his community.

In his free time, Jose enjoyed baseball, soccer, and fishing. Above all, he treasured the time spent with his family, friends, and church family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Marciano Elias and Lydia Trevino, and by his sister, Lili.

Jose leaves behind his beloved wife, Gloria C. Elias; his children, Juan Carlos (Cynthia) Elias, Oscar (Jessica) Elias, and Johanna (Michael) Calandra; his cherished grandchildren, Emily, Aaron, Oscar, Daniel, Ismael, and Karely; and his siblings, Gabriel, Fidel, Isabel, Carmen, Estella, Mario, Marta, Marisela, Marco Antonio, Alejandro, Frances, Jose, and Aracely. He also leaves behind many extended family members, friends, and countless individuals whose lives were touched by his faith, kindness, and ministry.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m., at Los Fresnos Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Los Fresnos Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Los Cuates Cemetery in Los Fresnos.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Los Fresnos Funeral Home, located at 1005 S. Arroyo Blvd., Los Fresnos, Texas.


Jose M. Elias, de 66 años y residente de Los Fresnos, Texas, falleció el sábado 20 de junio de 2026. Nació el 6 de marzo de 1960 en Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México, hijo de Jose Marciano Elias y Lydia Trevino.

Jose fue un esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano y amigo ejemplar, cuya vida giraba en torno a su fe en Dios y su amor por el prójimo. Dedicó gran parte de su vida al ministerio, sirviendo a diversas iglesias y compartiendo el Evangelio con pasión y convicción. La predicación no solo era su vocación, sino también su mayor alegría. Amaba cantar y tocar música como parte de su ministerio, y encontraba plenitud al animar y fortalecer a quienes le rodeaban.

Criado en circunstancias humildes, Jose aprendió el valor del trabajo arduo desde temprana edad. Como miembro de una familia de trabajadores migrantes, pasó su juventud realizando labores agrícolas en California antes de iniciar una carrera en la construcción. Gracias a su perseverancia, dedicación y fe, trabajó incansablemente a lo largo de su vida para mantener a su familia y servir a su comunidad.

En su tiempo libre, Jose disfrutaba del béisbol, el fútbol y la pesca. Sobre todo, valoraba el tiempo que compartía con su familia, sus amigos y su congregación.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Jose Marciano Elias y Lydia Trevino, y su hermana, Lili.

Jose deja a su amada esposa, Gloria C. Elias; a sus hijos: Juan Carlos (Cynthia) Elias, Oscar (Jessica) Elias y Johanna (Michael) Calandra; a sus queridos nietos: Emily, Aaron, Oscar, Daniel, Ismael y Karely; y a sus hermanos: Gabriel, Fidel, Isabel, Carmen, Estella, Mario, Marta, Marisela, Marco Antonio, Alejandro, Frances, Jose y Aracely. También deja a numerosos familiares, amigos e innumerables personas cuyas vidas fueron impactadas por su fe, bondad y ministerio.

El velorio se llevará a cabo el jueves 25 de junio de 2026, de 3:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., con un servicio de oración a las 6:00 p. m., en la funeraria Los Fresnos Funeral Home. El servicio funerario se llevará a cabo el viernes 26 de junio de 2026 a las 10:00 a. m. en la funeraria Los Fresnos Funeral Home. Posteriormente, tendrá lugar el sepelio en el cementerio Los Cuates, en Los Fresnos.

Los servicios funerarios están a cargo de Los Fresnos Funeral Home, ubicada en 1005 S. Arroyo Blvd., Los Fresnos, Texas.

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