Jose "Joe"

Rubio, Jr.

Harlingen, TX -

Jose "Joe" Rubio. Jr., 56, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was born on June 15, 1960 in Harlingen, Texas.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Rubio Sr. and Aurora E. Rubio; infant brother, Joe Rubio Jr.; and infant sister, Aurora Rubio.

Joe was called the "Big Dog" because of his relentless pursuit of seeking justice. He was a soldier of God. Joe defended his country by serving in the U.S. Army. He also served with the Harlingen Police Department and retired after serving seventeen years of faithful service. Joe continued to defend people by starting his own private investigator's business.

Joe lived life to its fullest and was surrounded by love by his two brothers, Luciano (Irene Zamarripa) and Lucas Rubio; and his sister, Delfina R. Saldana (Joe De Jesus de Saldana). Left to cherish his memory are his son, Francisco; his son's mother, Marta Sotelo; friend Zeke Espinoza and their two children, Malu and Max; his nieces, Erica Rubio, Sarah Rubio and Sabrina Saldana; nephew, Nicolas Rubio; and other close friends. Joe will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Msgr. Pedro Briseño as celebrant. Interment will follow at Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery with military and policeman honors.

Honored to served as pallbearers are Ramon Vela, Jaime Rodriguez, Danny Villarreal, Ernesto Silva, Antonio Sanchez, Narciso Noyola, and Alvaro R. Garcia. Honorary pallbearer will be Dennis Zamarron.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.