Jose Quiroz

Jose Elias Quiroz, age 56, of Casper, Wyoming passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home in Casper.

Jose was born on July 20, 1964 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, the son of Julio and Juanita (Soto) Quiroz. He attended schools in Powder River County and graduated in 1983. After graduating he went to work for Slug Mills at Mills Auction Service and worked the Powder River Wagon Train for many years. Jose lived and worked in Miles City for a few years, working for Blue Rock Distributing and the Best Western. He then moved back to Broadus and worked for Broadus Meats for over 15 years. He coached AAU wrestling for Powder River County for many years and volunteered for numerous other sporting events and fundraisers throughout his life.

He loved being a dad and always enjoyed time spent with his kids, family, and friends. Jose loved to hunt and fish and listen to music. He was an avid pool player, dart player, and bowler, and made sure he was in every league and attended every event. He also attended all the sports events he could, and loved the Denver Broncos. He loved derby cars and collecting antiques and was always ready for a party no matter the occasion. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help with a smile and a positive attitude no matter the situation.

Jose is survived by his sons, Maverick (Daetyn Schaffer) Quiroz, Matt (Valerie) Eustice, Micheal (Lindsey) Eustice, Mitch (Christel Powell) Eustice, and Mark Eustice; a daughter, Michelle Eustice of Myrtle Point, OR; a granddaughter, Ally Jo Bright; brothers: Julio Quiroz, Jesus Quiroz, Johnny (Linda) Quiroz, Arthur (Pat) Quiroz, Chano Quiroz, Robert Quiroz, Alfred (Sue) Quiroz, Tomas Quiroz; sisters: Juanita (Bill) Smethurst, Vickie (Earl) Dillard, Margaret Quiroz, Josie Bertelsen, Anita (Charlie) King, Nathy (Ron) Bacon, And numerous nieces, nephews as well as great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Dodie Quiroz.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: http://www.stevensonandsons.com.