('The King of Spain”) passed away peacefully at home with family, after a short illness; aged 78 years.

Amazing husband and best friend of Ronnie for nearly 50 years. Loving Papa to Guy & Ali; Ana & Nathan; and his grandchildren, Maddison & Spencer. Loved brother of Faustino and Mercedes.

An honourable, exhuberant, passionate man who will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Jose's life will be held at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Friday June 19th at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Waipuna Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.