Jose S. Caudillo, 47, of Los Fresnos, Texas, passed away on August 6, 2014. Jose was a lifetime resident of Los Fresnos and a faithful servant of Eternal Rock Christian Center of Los Fresnos. He proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was always a ray of sunshine and always there for his family and friends. He will be dearly missed. "Rest in peace, until we meet again my dear son, brother, uncle, and friend." Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life's been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delia C. Caudillo. Jose is survived by his father, Moises J. Caudillo; three sisters: Loraine Alvarado, Lisa Caudillo, and Leticia Caudillo; and several loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 11 2014 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, with a prayer service at 7:00 pm, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Eternal Rock Christian Center, 904 South Arroyo Blvd in Los Fresnos, Texas. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm with full military honors at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jose S. Caudillo's memory to: Eternal Rock Christian Center, P.O. Box 1052, Los Fresnos, TX 78566. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort or sympathy cards to the family of Jose S. Caudillo at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.