Jose M. Pedraza was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the blessed age of 92. He was born December 19, 1929 in San Antonio, TX to Jose and Cresensia Pedraza. He is reunited in heaven with his wife of 42 years and his youngest son Javier Pedraza. He is preceded in death by his siblings Domingo Pedraza, Josefina Tamez and Estefana Leyva. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his children Jose E. Pedraza (Gloria), Belinda P. Balderas, Edward Pedraza (Rachel), Debra Pedraza (Angie); 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sibling Francisco Pedraza as well as extended family members and friends.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, served in the Korean War and was very proud to have served his country. Mr. Pedraza worked at Ft. Sam Houston as a Military Police and Randolph Airforce Base as a bus driver, he also worked for NISD, Edgewood ISD, as well as for EXXON. He was a servant of God for many years, he had a lot of faith in Jesus Christ his savior. Heaven has gained our most beloved blessing and in return we have a new guardian angel watching over us. He will live forever in our hearts.