Jose G. Calderon

Jose Calderon, 89, of Moline, Illinois died May 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Services are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline, Illinois. Burial is in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, East Moline, Illinois. Visitation is 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023. Memorials may be made to the family.

Jose Guadalupe Calderon was born December 13, 1933, in Salvatierra, G.T.O, Mexico, to Tiofilo and Julia (Velazquez) Calderon. He worked as a farmer for over 80 years. He married Ma “Esther” Lopez, who died August 8, 2021.

He enjoyed gardening and fishing, but his focus was working on his life for his family.

Jose is survived by his children, Carmen (Emilia) Calderon, Jose (Elizabeth) Calderon, Jesus (Dolores) Calderon, Delia “Rosa” (Jose) Calderon, Ruben (Norma) Calderon, Silvia (Horacio) Calderon, Maria Elena (Armando) Calderon, and Armando (Norma) Calderon; 34 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; siblings, Luz Calderon, Trinidad (Jesus Coronado) Calderon, and Jesus Calderon. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and son, Jose.