Jose Peche Angel Nuez, a long time Irving resident, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the age of 76. Jose Nuez is lovingly remembered by his four children, Joe Henry Nuez of Irving, Texas, Debra Toledo of Irving, Texas, Sandra Garcia of Jacksboro, Texas, and Diana Lopez of Houston, Texas. He is survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and sisters, Theresa Ybarra, Esperanza Botello, and Maria De Jesus Nuez. Jose Nuez was born in Clarkwood, Texas on October 1, 1940 to Jose and Matiana Nuez. He developed a passion for music and began playing the accordion as a teenager. His father Jose Nuez, who used to play the bajo sexto, and his brother-in-law Juan Gamez who played the accordion, were his influences. He would later join bands and play music across Texas in front of family and friends. In 2010, he was inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame and recognized for his contribution to Tejano music. Jose Nuez enjoyed music, visits to the mall, family and sports. He was a local fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Mavericks. The memorial service will be held at Donnelly Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas on August 19, 2017 at 10:30am with Deacon Ron Morgan officiating. A reception will take place at Po Melvins on August 19, 2017 at 1:00pm. SERVICES

Memorial Service

Saturday, August 19, 2017 10:30 AM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062