My dearest husband passed away without warning. I was completely distraught and did not know where to turn. My son got on the internet and started calling funeral homes. We did not have a lot of time so we looked at some that had good reviews. My son called and spoke to someone at Ferrara. It was the middle of the night and honestly he was not impressed with who we spoke to. We set an appointment for the following day. I had reservations when we arrived. I had told my son that if we did not like what we heard we would go somewhere else. Joseph Ochoa came in and met with us. From the outset I was comfortable. He and my son had gone to the same university and they hit it off right away. Joe actually listened to us. He did not rush us and answered every question we had. He also explained eveything in such detail and in such an articulate way that we literally had no questions to ask. He was so kind that I felt I was having a conversation with an old friend. I knew he would take care of my husband. We took so much of his time that I really felt terrible. Yet, I never felt rushed. The service was beautiful. Joe directed it himself. It was perfect. Joe had his driver take us by my husbands place of business on the way to the cemetery. We have been there for nearly four decades. It meant a lot to us. He had the Navy come out to the cemetery. I cried so hard when they gave me the flag. I don't do much on the internet. But my children said we should write something so people know about this wonderful man. My son found this site again and so here I am. I should have done this sooner but it has been hard. I thank God for Joe. I really felt my husbands presence when we met Joe. He and Joe would have gotten along great.
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