JOSE C. CHAPA Jose C. Chapa, 78, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Chapa was Born in Mexico and had been a long life resident of Laredo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Valentin Chapa and Maria Josefa Cortez. Brothers, Cayetano Chapa, Pablo Chapa and Ramon Chapa. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years of marriage, Lilia R. Chapa. Children, Jose Luis (Lupe) Chapa, Victor Manuel (Sandra Luann) Chapa, Maria Trinidad (Carlos) Sanchez, Sergio Chapa and Alicia (Felipe) Rodriguez. 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Sisters, Josefina (Arnulfo) Camacho and Maria Guadalupe (Elias) Perez. Brothers, Julian Chapa, Rogelio (Hortencia) Chapa and Ramiro (Catalina) Chapa. Also surviving him are other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015 from 4 to 9 p.m. and a Religious Service will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez-Lopez and Sons East Chapel, 4502 Thomas Ave. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 for departure and mass hours please contact the Funeral home at (956) 723-2979 or for outside of Laredo 1-800-232-7907.