Obituaries

Jose Carlos Arias, of Union City, CA was born in Zapotitlan, Jalisco, Mexico on January 28, 1922. He passed away peacefully, at Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA on December 12, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio Arias and Trinidad Montes de Oca, two brothers and two sisters. Maria Graciela Arias, wife of over 50 years, also passed away before him in 1998. He is survived by 6 sons and 4 daughters, 29 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. These family members reside in California, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Mexico.

Jose was a hard working husband, father and grandfather, his family was the most important part of his life’s work. He enjoyed ranching, farming and teaching his kids the values of hard work and opportunities that lead to by those efforts. His spiritual devotion as a Catholic is evident in his family. He will be missed greatly by family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5-8pm with a Vigil service at 7pm on Wednesday, December 16 at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Mass will be held at 11am on Friday, December 18 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1045 Franklin Ave, Lovelock, NV 89419. Burial will follow at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Lovelock, NV.