Condolence: I decided just now to look up José and see what he was up to and am shocked to learn of his passing. José was Director of the South America division when I joined it in 2004. He was a true leader and gentleman. I especially remember him as consistently kind and courteous and the harmony he created resonated through our division. I couldn't have asked for a better welcome. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.

Condolence: I had the great honour of working with Jose at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico about 10 years ago. I recall a tour of the Haciendas of the State of Morelos on one weekend and the great time we had, and his love of Mexican art, architecture and music. Until we meet again.

Condolence: I had the good fortune to work for José for two years at the Department of Foreign Affairs. He was a first class gentleman - decent, honest and blessed with a wry sense of humour. It was a pleasure to know Jose, and I extend my sympathies to his family. Bob Publicover Waterloo Ontario

Condolence: Nous avons fait la connaissance de José à Lima durant un devoir temporaire qu'il réalisait à l'époque (début des années 1980). Susan était déjà en poste à l'Ambassade, une fille énergétique comme pas une! Ils y ont fait connaissance et la vie a suivi son cours. Nous les avons croisés à l'occasion au fil des années. Nous conservons de José le meilleur des souvenirs. Triste de voir la maladie faucher si tôt un bonhomme si agréable. Toutes nos sympathies à Susan, aux enfants et au reste de la famille.

Condolence: When I met José at Assumption Prep in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1967, I knew I was befriending someone for life and beyond. He was my brother Alfredo's roommate and a fine young gentleman sporting his forever smile. As the years passed, we lost track of each other but not for long as we eventually met up again in Panama when he was the Canadian Ambassador here. How grateful to see him again and learn of his successes in life! Now it's time to say au revoir, hasta luego dear friend, our condolences to all his dear family and friends.

Condolence: I am so sorry to learn of José's passing. As a former neighbour (Beacon Hill), I remember José as a loving husband and father, a devoted Foreign Service Officer and a true gentleman. My condolences to Susan and family.

Condolence: Dear Susan My sincere sympathy to you and the family upon Jose's passing. He was a wonderful colleague and friend to all those who came in contact with him during your years in DFAIT. God bless Wilma

Condolence: Dear Sue and family, We offer you our most sincere condolences on the loss of your loving husband Jose. He was the kindest and most gentle person and he will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.

Condolence: Susan, Katherine and Alexandra, We were so sad to hear of Jose’s passing. He truly was a genuinely kind and caring man. The world will be a little less bright without him in it.

Condolence: Susan, Katherine, and Alex, our deepest condolences for your loss. I can only imagine how much he will be missed by the family. He was always so pleasant, caring, and took a genuine interest in all he came in contact with. You must be proud of all is contributions he made to our country. Our thoughts are with you all. Again, so sorry for your loss.

Condolence: Our sincere condolences on your loss. We fondly remember our time in Jakarta with Jose and Susan. Jose was a great officer who exhibited kindness, humour and compassion.

Condolence: C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de José. Nous étions des collègues de promotion des Affaires extérieures, en 1981. Nous nous sommes revus à l'occasion par la suite à l'étranger ou à Ottawa. Il était toujours souriant et affable. Lui et Susan formaient un couple exceptionnel. On riait beaucoup avec eux. Nos plus sincères condoléances à Susan et à la famille

Condolence: I am shocked at hearing of José’s passing. I so admired him. A wonderful man who so enriched Canada. I met him on our first day of law school at Osgoode Hall in Toronto. We were assigned to share lockers. You couldn’t have imagined a better locker partner. My life was in the locker. José, monk-like, hanged his coat. He never complained about my mess. After law school and articling Who should be At my first day as a junior foreign service officer in 1981, but my old locker mate. While I stayed back to work on the Gulf of Maine case José went off to Peru for TD. I believe that is where he met the indomitable Susanne. Wow. A fiercely patriot Canadian proud of his Colombian heritage (« the purest Spanish in South America according to José), in love with a exuberant acadienne. It was a match made in heaven. I remember my dinners at their home in Beacon Hill listening to José’s encyclopedic collection of Latin American music. What a loss.

Condolence: Nous sommes vivement attristés par cette mauvaise nouvelle . José était un camarade de travail loyal, sympathique et très apprécié par tous ses collègues. Nos plus sincères sympathies à son épouse et à sa famille. Jean-Yves et Lucie

Condolence: Sincere condolences Susan and family. We were honoured to have known Jose and fondly recall our pleasant times together. He truly was a gentleman in every sense of the word. David and Ros.

Condolence: Susan et famille, Nous étions attristés d’apprendre le décès de José. Nous voulons vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances. Vous êtes dans nos pensées et nos prières en ces temps difficiles. Bon courage!

Condolence: Jose was by far the most patient, kind and gentle person we have ever met. He also had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a willingness to share his insights. This made our time together always stimulating and rewarding. He also had a quick sense of humor which often manifested itself as playfulness. We will miss him dearly. Our sincere condolences to Susan, Katherine, Alexandra, family and friends.

Condolence: Deepest condolences Susan and family. I will always remember Jose as a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humour. Gone too soon.

Condolence: To Sue, our most sincere condolences on the passing of Jose. He was a true gentleman! Our thoughts are with you and your family. Luci and Robert Vanderloo

Condolence: Dearest Sue and family, So very sorry to hear of the passing of Jose....so many lovely and great memories of a kind and gentle man...we love you and are thinking of you during this difficult time... Carter and Liz

Condolence: My deepest condolences to family and friends. The epitome of a diplomat, a gentle giant, a great colleague and a great guy to have in one's corner. Rest in peace as you so richly deserve, Jose.