Jose M. Bautista, 59, Ligonier, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at home.

He was born on April 25, 1956, to Magencio and Belen (Garcia) Bautista in Nochistlan Zacatecas, Mexico.  

He had worked Kinro as a line supplier and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier. He enjoyed walking outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren. Jose followed the Cruz Azul soccer team.  

Surviving are children: Maria R. Bautista and William Bautista, both of Ligonier; five grandchildren: Jonathan Del Cid Bautista, Melissa Del Cid Bautista, Sergio Rodriguez Bautista, Eduardo A. Rodriguez Bautista and Jaqueline Y. Bautista; three sisters and two brothers in Mexico. 

Jose was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.  

A funeral mass will be held in Mr. Bautista’s honor at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 300 Ravine, Ligonier, with Father Wilson Corzo officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier.

There will be a time of visitation from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, and one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to family in c/o Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier.