Joseph Salazar Briones

Joe Briones, 84, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. Public viewing will be Friday, November 29, 2019, at Robert Massie Funeral home. The Rosary services will be 6:00 PM Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. There will be a family visitation following the rosary at the family's house. Mr. Briones was born April 4, 1935, in Del Rio to his parents, Joseph and Maria Cruz Briones. He married Olga Garivay on September 17, 1952, in San Angelo. Joe was raised in San Angelo moving to Newark, California and returning to San Angelo to retire in 2002. He worked for General Foods for 10 years and then was an independent trucker for 45 years. Joe was an avid golfer. He loved to watch sports, talk politics, to spend time with family and friends and loved eating a good steak. He made people laugh and feel at home. Joe enjoyed his trips from California to San Angelo. Joe was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and former member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto, California where his final resting place will be. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He will be remembered as being concerned for his family. The family would like to thank everyone who cared for him; Dr. Cherokee, Dr. Anderson and the staff on the fourth floor at Shannon Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Olga of the home; two sons, Rudy Briones and wife Marcella of Modesto, California and Richard Briones of San Angelo; two sisters, Belia Seriver of San Angelo and Ofelia Benitez of Union City, California; four grandchildren, Rudy, Jr., Richard "Joshua", Jessica and Rachel; 12 great grandchildren. Jose was preceded in death by a son, Rueben Briones; a brother, Vincente Briones. Sign the online register at www.robertmassie.com