Jose Haro's Obituary
Jose Haro, lovingly known as “Apa,” passed away on March 8, 2026, in Baytown, Texas, at the age of 90. Born on June 2, 1935, to Rafael Haro and Dolores Renteria, Jose grew up with a strong sense of family, responsibility, and quiet determination—qualities that would define his entire life.
On April 29, 1967, he married Maria Luisa Martinez in Houston, Texas, beginning a lifelong partnership built on devotion, resilience, and deep affection. For 50 years, Jose worked as a welder, a trade that reflected his character: steady, skilled, and unwavering. He took pride in his work, but his greatest pride was always his family.
Jose is survived by his loving companion, Maria L. Haro, who remained by his side through every season of life. He leaves behind his daughters Anabel Gutierrez and her husband Juan Antonio Gutierrez Jr., Adriana Lugo and her husband Javier Lugo, Angelica Haro, Alejandra Haro, and Alicia Haro and her husband Moises Mejia II. He is also survived by his sons Jeronimo Haro and Jose Haro Jr. and his wife Carmen Inez Haro.
Jose’s love extended across generations. He was blessed with seventeen grandchildren—Jeronimo Haro Jr., Mercedes Gutierrez, Daniel Haro, Dominic Cortes, Gage Gutierrez, Luis A. Gonzalez Jr., Alexis Mata, Michael Gonzalez, Esai Cortes, Usbaldo Castro, Alissa Gonzalez, Ulyissa Castro, Alessandra Trevino, Urijah Castro, Angela Mejia, Adelia Mejia, and Moises Mejia III—each one carrying a piece of his spirit. His legacy continues through his ten great‑grandchildren: Izayiah Haro, Leilani Haro, Daniella Haro, Ezekiel Alvarez, Josiah Mata, Caylee Gonzalez, Diezel Gonzalez, Gael Cortes, Fiorella Canales, and Gianna Canales.
He is also survived by his siblings Ramona Ramos, Juan Manuel Haro Sr., and Yolanda Rodriguez, who shared in the memories of their early years and the bond that only family can hold. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael Haro and Dolores Renteria, whom he now joins in eternal rest.
Those who knew Jose will remember his gentle strength, his quiet humor, and the way he showed love not through grand gestures but through everyday acts—working hard, providing for his family, offering guidance, and being present. He was the kind of man whose impact is felt not in words but in the lives he shaped and the love he gave so freely.
Jose “Apa” Haro leaves behind a family that will forever carry his lessons, his stories, and his warmth. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will continue to live on in every generation that follows.
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