Jose L. Gaytan

Jose Luis Gaytan, 60, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024. He was born September 2, 1963 in Casacuaran, Gto, Mexico, the son of Ignacio Gaytan and Amparo Gonzalez. He married Sandra Lopez in Kankakee. Jose loved cooking for others, dancing, singing, and joking around. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bourbonnais. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Christian (Hollee) Gaytan, Julian (Diana) Gaytan; daughter, Jasmine Gaytan; sisters, Reyna Gaytan (Rosendo Ruiz), Esperanza Gaytan (Miguel Varela), Luzma Gaytan (Ruben Perez) and Yolanda Gaytan (Roberto Esquivel); brothers, Daniel (Mari) Gaytan, Rigoberto (Abigail) Gaytan, Jaime (Cristina) Gaytan; six grandchildren, Cruz, Emilio, Esme, Damien, William and Soul; special friends Heriberto and Cheli Varela. Jose is preceded in by his parents, Ignacio Gaytan and Amparo Gonzalez; sister, Lucillia; brother, Salomon. Visitation will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Bourbonnais on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am. A service will begin at 11:00 am Pastor Daniel Barajas will officiate. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.