Jose “Joe” Antonio Gamboa

Jose “Joe” Antonio Gamboa joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on May 3, 2023. Jose was born to Antonio Gamboa and Maria De Jesus Jimenez in San Saba, Texas, on June 27, 1942.

Jose was a lifelong resident of San Saba County, attending San Saba ISD where he later graduated. Jose began his career in Goldthwaite as a welder at Metal Master soon after graduation. He met and married his wife Florencia Coronado in San Saba, Texas, on November 27, 1961; they were happily married for 61 years. Jose and Florencia had three children: Jose Antonio Jr., Jane, and Roseann. Becoming a very accomplished welder,he was able to teach this trade to his son and nephews. Jose was a jack of all trades, often doing seasonal work in Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico, before his retirement in 2010 from the Texas Prison System. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a part of the Knights of Columbus for many years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and travelling to see his family as often as he could. He also loved to cook and bar-b-que; his pecan candy and birthday omelets were lovingly enjoyed by his family. Everyone would agree that Jose had the most infectious smile; he could make your day better with his pearly whites! Jose had unconditional love for his wife, children, and grandchildren who will miss him dearly.

Jose is survived by his wife, Florencia Gamboa; one son, Jose Antonio Gamboa Jr. and his wife Berenice of San Saba, Texas; two daughters: Jane Letbetter of Lubbock, Texas, and Roseann Moreno and her spouse Sergio Cuevas of San Saba, Texas; two brothers: Angel Gamboa of Austin, Texas, and Manuel Gamboa and his wife Betty also of Austin, Texas; three sisters: Enedina Woodworth and her husband Mancel of Leander, Texas, Cleotilde (KoKo) Trotter and her husband Bill of Denton, Texas, and Maria (Cookie) Gamboa of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren: Scott (Sal) Letbetter, Jr. and his wife Sharla, Pedro Moreno III and his wife Lori, Anita Schouten and her husband Dennis, Taylor Lenzmeier and her husband Taylor, Amaranta Gamboa-Winters and her husband James, and Jose Antonio Gamboa III; seven great-grandchildren: Brynlee Letbetter, Maevyn Letbetter, Harrison Lenzmeier, Chloe Lenzmeier, Analia Winters, Anastasia Gamboa-Winters, Dexter Schouten, Santana Joe Schouten, and Chandler Lusty; as well as three great-great-grandchildren.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his father and mother-in-law, one brother, Antonio Gamboa Jr., and three sisters: Irene Ross, Ercilia Wilson, and Marie Gomez.