Feb. 6, 1959 - Feb. 25, 2013

ELKHART - Jose Rangel Jimenez, 54, of Elkhart, was found passed away at the home of his sister on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, where he was convalescing after minor surgery.

Jose was born to the late Jose Rangel and Elvira Jimenez in Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico.

Surviving are his sister Lilia Gonzalez and her husband, Sergio Ruvalcaba; and his brothers Frank Rangel and his wife, Hilda Rangel, and Hector Rangel and his wife, Aide Casteneda.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Elkhart on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. The Rev. Glenn Kohrmann will officiate and burial will follow at Little Pine Cemetery in Goshen. Arrangements have been placed under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.

Jose was a hard-working and dedicated maintenance technician at MOR/Ryde of Elkhart for nearly 10 years. He had a heart of gold and loved to help and work with children.

Memorial donations may be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church or to Crossroads Community Church, both of Elkhart.

Robin Johnson, Bristol, IN Jose always had a smile and a warm greeting at Crossroads Community Church. He will be truly missed. I know that he is home with our Savior and my husband. I will pray for healing and peace for your family during this time of adjustment to what I call the "new normal". God Bless!

Heather Estes, Bristol, IN I am so sorry for the loss of Jose. I knew of him from my time working for a local catering company, where I delivered breakfast to Mor Ryde. My daughter is good friends with one of his neices, and in fact had just spent the day going to church with him and out to lunch recently. This deeply saddens me and I pray for peace within the family.

Mary Conner, Osceola, IN I'm so sorry about Jose's death. I never met him, but he sounded like a wonderful person. I know he helped out so much with his niece, Janel. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.

Ta'Mara Baker, Angola, IN My heart is so heavy hearing of the loss of Jose. Always a smile on his face as he brought his nieces to church. I knew him at Crossroads and Eastwood Elementary where his nieces attended. I was the teacher in the Space Room before my husband and I took a church in Angola, Indiana. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. There's much peace in knowing he is with our Savior.