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Jose Ochoa Obituary
Joe was from North Platte Nebraska, he only attended school a brief time before moving to Sterling Colorado for field work, where he met his wife, Rita where they raised five children together and settled in Evans Colorado.
He worked various jobs before retirement. He loved flavorful food, had to have chili with each meal, and looked forward to menudo every weekend. Joe enjoyed hunting with his brothers and making sure the family had food to eat. He did have to eat a lot of fish so when he got older he swore that he would never eat fish again. He was a devout Catholic who attend Mass every week at St. Peter's church. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
He is survived by his eldest son Richard Ochoa, son Carlos Ochoa, daughter Irene Ochoa, twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephew and cousin.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Rita Ochoa, daughter Mary Helen Ochoa, son Jose "Joe" Manuel Ochoa, and his second wife Helen Ochoa.
A viewing will be held Thursday February 12th at Adamson Life Celebration Home in Greeley, from 5-6pm, with recitation of rosary from 6-7pm. Mass will held Friday February 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., in St Peter's Catholic church in Greely. Burial will take place at Linn Grove Cemetery immediately following the service. A reception to follow the burial will be at The VFW, 3501 State St, Evans, CO 80620.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the family for expenses.
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Brian Spencer
February 13, 2026
I grew up in Evans with the Ochoas as my neighbors, and friends.
Mr. Ochoa took me under wing when I was about 9 and we spent many weekends together. When he plowed his large garden area, he would use me as weight to stand on the plow. I would help him plant and pull weeds from the garden during the summer.
On most Sarurdays, he and I would go to LaSalle in his truck to wash it. While we did that he would teach me Spanish words. (Later in life, those words would save my life)
Mr. Ochoa, I always enjoyed bumping in to you as an adult. You taught me many things. You will be missed.
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Debbie Hernandez
February 13, 2026
Never is he gonna be forgotten. He was such a beautiful person .my love and condolences
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