Jose Agustin Jimenez Santana

Jose Agustin Jimenez Santana, age 84, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023 at Community Hospice Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, FL. Jose was born on May 18, 1938 in Amina, Dominican Republic to parents Angel Maria and Edilia Maria (Santana) Rosa. Jose was raised in Amina. As a young man, Jose worked at farms and later enlisted in the Dominican National Guard. Jose later moved to New York where he built a successful transportation business, acquiring two N.Y. taxi medallions, successfully operating in one of the toughest markets in the world. For many years he traveled between the Dominican Republic and the U.S. primarily living in New York. In the Dominican Republic, Jose built a transportation business and a famous club named “Centro Turistico Amina,” Jose was a talented entrepreneur, a tough competitor, and was successful in anything that he put his hand to. He was strict and disciplined, but was well liked and open. He loved to talk to people and to share the knowledge he had gained from his life experiences. In the late 1970's Jose met his wife-to-be, Yolanda Madera, in their hometown of Amina. After their marriage, they relocated to New Jersey in the early to mid-1990's. In 2003, he moved to Florida to live closer to his son, Jose, and his family. Never content to sit still, Jose worked as a Welder in a metal fabrication company. In his free time Jose enjoyed hunting and fishing. More than anything, Jose loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be deeply missed. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Angel and Edilia. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Yolanda Jimenez of St. Augustine; his son Jose Jimenez and his wife Aleyda of St Augustine, FL.; Daughter, Maria Collado, and her husband Celso of Tequesta, FL.; Daughter Ana B. Hernandez and her husband Eric of Orlando; Son, Jose Angel Jimenez and wife Venassa of Jacksonville; 9 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Services will be held beginning at 9 am on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Funeraria San Judas, Calle 27 de Febrero No. 6, Barrio Sur, Esperanza, Dominican Republic. Interment will follow at Cemeterio Amina. St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Funeraria San Judas are in charge of arrangements.

Jose Agustin Jimenez Santana

May 18, 1938 - March 1, 2023