Joe Victor “Chope” Jass, 70, of Houston TX, passed away on March 24th, 2025. He was born on August 12th, 1954 to Carlos and Victoria Jass in Houston, Texas. Joe served his country in  the Army. He worked at Texas State Advertising, Baker Oil Tools, TIRR Memorial Hermann, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Carlos T. and Victoria Jass; his sisters Rosie Elia Jass and Mary Lou Jass; his brother Robert Jass.

He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Luna and Erik and Jaclyn Cahn and Charles; son Joseph Jass and Noemi; brothers Carlos S. Jass, Jr. and Juan F. Jass; his grandchildren Raquel Martinez and Ernesto, Mikael Luna, Selia Luna, Cristiano Luna, Rowen Luna, Donovan Cahn, Breslin Cahn, Laurel Cahn, and Xiomara Jass; and his great-granddaughter Esmie Martinez and future great-grandson and his former wife and mother of his children, Esmeralda Gonzalez Jass.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.