07/19/1950 - 05/13/2014 Joe Almarez, 63, was born on July 19, 1950 in Yoakum, Texas & passed away on May 13, 2014. He is preceded in death by his Wife of 41 years, Mary Helen Almarez. Survivors include his Sons, Joe Almarez, Jr. & Robert Flores; Daughters, JoAnna Almarez & Barbara Mahinda; Brother, Ruben Almarez; Sisters, Yolanda Lujan & Cindy Herrera & Grandchildren, Zachary Almarez, Carlee Flores & Victoria Flores. Visitation will begin Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Compean Funeral Home Main Chapel with a Prayer Service being held at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Robert Delgado presiding. Cremation will take place at a later date in Cremate Texas Crematory, South Houston, Texas.