Jose ‘Hoser’ Alberto Santana

1963 - 2021

Jose Alberto Santana, aka Hoser, beloved father and Papa, 57, of Coulterville, passed away at home on Sept. 12.

Jose was born in El Paso, Texas, and lived with his aunt and uncle until the age of 12. He then moved to Sonora, where he attended Sonora Elementary and Sonora High schools. Jose married at age 26 and had three children and, later, two grandchildren, Andres and Natalie. He moved to the Don Pedro area in 1993 where he lived until he left us.

Jose spent 20 years working for Fiberboard/sierra Pacific and later joining the Laborers Union. He was known by his friends as “Hoser” and was happy riding his Harley, being with his grandchildren, camping, watching the Raiders play or having barbecues with friends. His last outing was to watch his grandson Andres play football, a sport he also played at his age. Jose will be missed by many family members and too many friends to list.

Jose is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Garcia, of Lemoore, and Christina Santana, of Modesto; two grandchildren, Andres and Natalie Santana Hosack; son Joseph Santana, of Coulterville; sisters Linda Haldon, of Salmon, Idaho, Martha, Letty, Lupe and Mariza Cardenas, all of El

Paso, Texas; brother Humberto Cardenas, of El Million, Mexico; and 17 nieces and nephews.

Jose was preceded in death by his mother, Sofia Martinez and former spouse Aurora Santana, of Stockton.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse grounds on Rawhide Road in Jamestown. Masks are strongly encouraged.

Notice

Katharine H. Riveira, 70, of Groveland and El Granada, passed away on Sunday,

September 26, 2021 at her home in Groveland. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com.

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