Former Eagle Pass City Councilman Jose G. Sifuentes passes away 

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017

Eagle Passans mourn the passing of former Eagle Pass City Councilman Jose G. Sifuentes, age 70, on Tuesday, November 13, 2017, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Sifuentes was elected to the Eagle Pass City Council on May 6, 1997 and was re-elected several times, serving until May 13, 2008, a total of 11 years.  During his tenure as a City Councilmember, Sifuentes served the citizens of Eagle Pass as a dedicated and loyal City Councilman, always seeking to improving public services to residents and bringing progress to the community.  

Sifuentes also was a United States military veteran and advocated for better services to U.S. Veterans and their families.

Sifuentes is survived by his son, Jose Sifuenes II, his daughter, Maricruz Sifuentes, two brothers, Manuel Sifuentes and Rey Sifuentes, and four grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Yeager-Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Boulevard, of Eagle Pass, Texas.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 11 A.M. to P.M. with a Rosary at 6:30 P.M. and on Friday, November 17th, from 9 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.  Mass will be held on Friday, November 17th, at 11 A.M. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Eagle Pass, Texas followed by interment at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery with full U.S. Military Honors.

Sifuentes will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and Eagle Passans.  Rest in Peace, Councilman Jose G. Sifuentes.

For more information, please contact Yeager-Barrera Mortuary at (830) 773-3211.