Jose O. Asturias Madison, Wisconsin Obituary

Jose O. Asturias

MONONA-Jose O. Asturias, age 82, went into eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Dec. 24, 1934, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Jose was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Risgaard on Nov. 27, 1959. They have two sons, John (Betsy) Asturias and their children, Joseph, Jennifer and Megan, and James Asturias, all of Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. A lunch will be served after the service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Jose's name to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420
December 24, 1934 - January 15, 201712/24/193401/15/2017
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Michale Scott Asturias
January 26, 2017
I still remember the first time i met you i was very young and i told my mom how you looked a lot like my dad in his photos. You were kind funny and cool... I remember that you joked about a series of hand shakes that up to this day i laugh thinking about it!( the one wi... Continue Reading
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Jairo Camacho
January 25, 2017
My condolences for this loss to his relatives.
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Jorge E Arenas
January 22, 2017
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Jorge E Arenas
January 22, 2017
Margaret, John, Betsy, Joseph, Jennifer, Megan and James, Our must deep sense of sympathy.
It is a honor to be his friend for 48 years, I always will be grateful to him.
A truly pioneer of the game of soccer , as a builder, founder, player and coach. There are so many ... Continue Reading
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Karen
January 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Margaret, keep in touch. Karen Grinde Lewis
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Mauretta Mattison
January 22, 2017
Margaret: So sorry to read of Jose's death. Jose and I worked together when he was in the Air Force at Truax and I'm sure where the two of you met. He was always a happy go lucky kind of guy and apparently stayed true to that through his life as the tributes to him at... Continue Reading
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Joe Shaw
January 20, 2017
Margret, John and Jim, I am truly sorry to hear the news of Jose's passing, I have so many very fond memories of the times we spent together at the soccer field and in and around the ice rink. Jose was a great man, who did so much for not only the Monona community but t... Continue Reading
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Enzo Fuschino
January 20, 2017
Jose, you will be terribly missed! Your love for the game was contagious and you have touched so many lives, including mine. I feel priviledged to have shared so many moments and modelos with you! I already miss our "post game analysis". May you rest in peace!
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Larry Deurloo
January 20, 2017
So sorry to hear of Jose's passing. He and I started the same day at the P.O. And remained good friends for all those years. Also, played a lot of golf together. He will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Larry Deurloo
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Jay Gonzalez
January 19, 2017
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Jose. It was an honour for me and my family to have known him. We will miss you querido Jose. Please accept our condolences.
Leaves and Beauty was posted for Jose O. Asturias.
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