It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of José Yañez Jr., who left us peacefully on January 12th, 2025, at the age of 62.

José fought a long battle with Cancer. Throughout his journey, he displayed incredible courage and unwavering hope by never giving up. José was a true warrior to the end. His determination and grace were truly inspired by his late uncle Roberto De La Rosa.

He is survived by his mother, Evangelina De La Rosa; Sons, Michael Yañez and Vincent Dean (Marisa Tellez) Yanez; brother, David Yañez; sister, Angelita (Robert) Bronner: granddaughters, Marisa Breanna, Emily Sunshine, and Abrielle Yañez, nieces, Christina Y. (Pedro) Moreno, and Alexandria E. Bronner (Ricky Torres); great-niece, Destanie M. Yañez-Moreno; great-nephew/Godson, Jorden
A. Moreno, aunts, Luz Perez and Marie De La Rosa; and numerous cousins/great cousins.

A poem dedicated to him by his father:

Build Me A Son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

Build me a Son whose wishes will not take the place of deeds; a Son who will know Thee - and that to know himself is the foundation stone of knowledge.

Lead him, I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, but under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenge. Here let him learn to stand up in the storm; Here let him learn compassion for those who fail.

Build me Son whose heart will be clear, whose goal will be high, a Son who will master himself before he seeks to master other men, one who will reach into the future, yet never forget the past.

And after all these things are his, add, I pray, enough of a sense of humor, so that he may always be serious, yet never take himself too seriously. Give him humility, so that he may always remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open mind of true wisdom, and the meekness of true strength.
Then, I, his father, will dare to whisper, "I have not lived in vain."

- Love you "Mi Hijo"

Your Father José

"We have peace knowing José had fully submitted willingly to Gods will."