Joseph Bernard York, of Castroville, finished his race on November 26, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born September 15, 1943 in Elkins, West Virginia to Tracy Devaughn York and Ruby Elanora Rennix York.

In 1961, Joseph graduated from Oxon Hill High School in Maryland. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1967 and his Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Northeastern University in Boston in 1972. Joseph served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1987, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. After retirement from the Air Force, he entered civil service in 1987 and retired in 2004.

On November 26, 1999, Joseph married Margie Dominguez at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. They were blessed with twenty-four years of marriage.

Joseph was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste, where he actively served as a lector, sacristan and eucharistic minister. He also enjoyed many years of playing soccer and later coaching children.

Survivors include his wife, Margie York of Castroville; daughter, Patricia Botello (Rene Gonzalez) of San Antonio; grandchildren, Pamela Goble (Coty), Joshua Sepulveda (Gabriella), Ian Gonzalez (Cheyenne), and Aaron Gonzalez; great-grandchildren, Ilya Gonzalez, Harlow Salazar-Sepulveda, Archer Gonzalez, and (he was anxiously awaiting the arrival of baby Goble); sister, Susan Leasure and niece Kristen Michael (Greg).

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Tracy and Ruby York.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste. Inurnment with Military Honors will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Joseph's memory to the San Antonio Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com