Jose D. Ledezma

June 23, 1959 - January 31, 2016

Jose de Jesus Ledezma, age 56, passed away on January 31, 2016 in Cedar Hill, Texas. He is survived by his Mother, Aurora Ledezma (Munoz), his sisters Lenore McAuley (Frank Newsome), Antonia Bourke, Maria (Felix) Segura, Juanita (John) Monturo, Irma (Rick) Newsome, and his brothers, Ramon (Penny), Jerry (Diane), Richard (Josie), Frank (Patricia), Robert, and David Ledezma. He is also survived by 17 nieces and nephews and 7 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Father, Jesus Ledezma, and his brother-in-law David Bourke. Known to friends and family as Joe, he was born June 23, 1959 in Mercedes, Texas. He graduated from Deckerville High School in 1978 and was employed by the Deckerville I.G.A for over 12 years until he moved to Texas in 1984. While in Texas, he was employed by Minyard Food Stores as a Produce Manager for almost 20 years. He was currently living in Cedar Hill, Texas. Joe was an avid movie buff. He especially enjoyed going to the local theater, and was a friendly face every Sunday afternoon. Joe was a joy to everyone he met. He loved to laugh and equally loved to make others laugh with his great sense of humor. Joe was young at heart and was known to throw himself wholeheartedly into every celebration, especially Halloween, his favorite. Joe will be dearly missed by his family and friends. His life will be celebrated at his memorial service on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Apsey Funeral Home. Father Robert Schikora will officiate. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM., until the time of service on Friday. Memorials may be given to the family discretionary fund. Condolences may be sent on line to apseyfuneralhome.net