Jose C. Hinojosa (Charles), 74, of San Diego, TX, passed away July 24, 2026.

Charles was the loving husband of Peggy Hinojosa and the devoted father of Amanda Michelle Hinojosa, Valerie (McKinney), Trisha Hinojosa and Joe Flippo.

He was born on July 15, 1952, in San Diego, TX, to Eduardo P. Hinojosa, Sr. and his loving mother Margarita Reyes Hinojosa.

He attended Kennedy High School and was a volunteer Vietnam Era Veteran who proudly served in the United States Army for six years, attaining the rank of Sargeant.

Charles was a lifelong Carpenter; but he also chose to help his fellow veterans on their final journey by working at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for almost 20 years.

He loved spending time outdoors; camping, coastal fishing, barbecuing, gardening and especially Carpentry. Charles greatly enjoyed traveling the country with his family as well as entertaining family, friends and neighbors at his home.

He was known for his kind heart, sense of humor, quiet strength; and his love of always putting his family first, especially his wife and daughters.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo P. Hinojosa, Sr., Margarita Reyes Hinojosa; as well as his beloved grandmother Manuela Reyes.

Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years, Peggy Hinojosa; his beloved daughters Amanda Michelle Hinojosa, Valerie McKinney, Trisha Hinojosa, son Joe Flippo; seven grandchildren Madeleine, Sebastian, Avery and Geordi, Kadin, William and Kestra; as well as three great-grandchildren Christopher Liam, Isabella and Odin. His dearly loved sister Gracie Romo, Sandy Moran and brother Eddie Hinojosa (Esther); nieces and nephews Tina Garcia Aguero, Gina Alvarez, Rudy Garcia, Vincent Rene Alvarez and numerous grand nieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at

Castillo Funeral Home

520 N General McMullen Drive San Antonio, TX 78228

Viewing and Rosary will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and the times are 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The procession will begin at Castillo Funeral Home Friday morning, August 7, 2026, at ____ am and will proceed directly to

Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach Road

San Antonio, TX 78209

If you wish to send floral arrangements for his services, thank you very much. Please note Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery will only allow three funeral arrangements to remain with the Urn. Please place your arrangements in your private vehicle so you will have something at your home with which to remember him.