Joe “Spider” Maldonado, 69, a welder formerly employed by Baker Marine 30 years, died December 14, 2009 with his family at his side in Austin, Texas.

Joe Maldonado was born November 16, 1940 to Antonio and Theresa Landin Maldonado in Sinton, Texas.  Spider lived most of his life in Sinton, Texas, and currently resided in Austin, Texas. He was a proud Sinton Pirate Fan who cheered the Pirates to victory every opportunity he got.  Spider even attended football games the 2009 season.

Survivors include two daughters:  Angie (John) Hawkins of New Mexico and Gwen Ann Maldonado of Austin, Texas; four brothers: Cipriano (Flora) Maldonado, Tony Maldonado and Freddy (Linda) Maldonado, all of Sinton, Texas and Raymond (Becky) Maldonado of Falfurrias, Texas; one sister: Selvia (Lupio) Morin of Sinton, Texas; three grandchildren: Kimberly Guckian, Kyle Smith and Katherine Smith; and the love of his life: Betty Carmona of Austin, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother Louis Maldonado; and nephew Roland Maldonado.

Visitation will begin Friday, December 18, 2009, 11:00 AM, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas.  Rosary will be recited the same evening at 7:00 PM.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 19, 2009, 10:30 AM, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sinton, Texas with Father Shaji Varghese as celebrant. Private burial services will follow with members of the Sinton Pirate Football Team as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearer will be his daughter Gwen Maldonado.

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