Jose Tinoco

Jose Tinoco Lopez, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 16, 2024. He was born September 24, 1960 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico. 

Jose married his wife, Maria del Carmen Ledesma December 23, 1981 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico. With great determination Jose worked full time while he managed to complete his GED. Once he completed his GED, he continued to take several courses to enhance his career as a chef. His love for food and learning started his career in the food industry. He worked at many restaurants including Lawry’s and Carson’s Ribs. He even took his love of food to work with retirement communities including Lake Forest Place, The Moorings, and Brookdale. 

Jose is survived by his wife, Maria del Carmen Ledesma; children, Janette Tinoco, Agustina Tinoco, and Alejandra Tinoco; grandson, Miguel Chagoya; siblings, Oralia Tinoco Lopez, Maria Tinoco Lopez, Alicia Tinoco Lopez, Delia Tinoco Lopez, Guadalupe Tinoco Lopez, Miguel Tinoco Lopez, Antonio Tinoco Lopez, Jesus Tinoco Lopez, and Manuel Tinoco Lopez.

Jose was preceded in death by his mother, Agustina Lopez; father, Natividad Tinoco; brothers, Alfonso Tinoco Lopez and Francisco Tinoco Lopez; and granddaughter, Lily Chagoya.

A letter from your daughters:

Cuando éramos niñas te veíamos como si fueras un super héroe. Un hombre invencible que podia contra todo y todos. Que a pesar de no tener nigua poder sobre natural tenias el poder mas extraordinario, el poder de hacer a tus hijas sonreír. Al ir creciendo nos dimos cuenta de no eras un super héroe si no algo mucho mas grande y mejor. Eras un padre extraordinario que si estaba dispuesto a todo por su familia. Eras una gran inspiration para tus hijas y nieto que a través de tu gran ejemplo saben que deben trabajar por lo que quieren en la vida. Te queremos mucho y no importa cuanto tiempo pase siempre seremos tus niñas. 

When we were little girls, we would see you as if you were a super hero. A man who was invincible and could take on anything and everything. Despite not having any super powers, you had the power to make your daughters laugh. As we grew up, we realized you were not a super hero, but instead you were greater than that. You were an extraordinary father who was willing to do everything and anything for his family. You were, and will continue to be a great inspiration to your daughters and grandson who, through your great example, learned that we will need to work hard for all things we want in life. No matter how many years go by, we will continue to be your little girls.

A letter from his loving wife:

We have been together our entire lives. It’s hard to imagine a life without you. Today we are parting ways, but it’s not a goodbye. As I know one day we will be together again. Forever your love, Carmen.