Cementerio San Jose I y II ~ San Jose Cemetery I and II

Spring 2024 UPDATE: Recently, the San Jose I cemetery on Montopolis Dr. has been receiving an increase in attention, much of it because of social media. The spectacular Texas bluebonnets currently on display in the cemetery has brought out photographers, both professional and amateur. The San Jose Montopolis Cemetery Association welcomes this seasonal attention. However we need to underscore the significance of the fragility of the cemetery - which is over 100 years old. Open community access to the cemetery is very important, essential and no one wishes to restrict anyone from visiting. However, it is also incredibly vulnerable to disruption, damage and desecration, both from casual visitors, as well as the neighborhood itself. The care takers of the cemetery, the San Jose MCA is in the process of re-establishing areas in the cemetery where either fencing has been trampled on, removed or cut back in order to serve as a neighborhood shortcut for bikes, scooters and pedestri

San Jose Cemetery clean up Sunday UPDATE: Day 2 of the San Jose cemetery Sunday clean-up is still scheduled. Meet at 8101 Posten Lane at 9 am Weather: The forcast indicates that a cold front will arrive the Austin area between 11 and 1 pm. Temperatures and humidity will drop. There is a chance for scattered showers as the front approaches. But if it presents an issue, we will stop early. The UT community service group Texas Infinities will be joining us. This makes their second year and we are looking forward to having them working with us again. For the community, we continue to need chainsaws, 'weed-eaters' and a couple of lawnmowers. We have some yard implements, trash bags and a lot of gloves. You are welcome to bring your own tools, but please mark them for identification. Tasks will focus on clearing established pathways, removing of branches/limbs, and some trash and recyclables (bottles/aluminum cans). Branch trimming will happen where needed, raking, a

March 2023 Update: The first San Jose I Cemetery Spring clean-up of the New Year (weather permitting) happens Saturday March 18. Please meet at the end of Short Kemp St. off of Ponca Street. Due to the recent winter ice storm, work at the cemetery is more pressing than usual. Fortunately, damage to grave markers are minimal, but there are a lot of fallen branches that need to be removed. There are less physical tasks that can also be performed. Come join our efforts beginning at 8 am. Work will contine until 1 pm. Yard implements, wheelbarrows, chain saws and string trimmers (weed whackers) are needed. Gloves, courtesy of #HomeDepot and some yard implements will be provided. Depending on attendance, a small group might be dispatched to San Jose II Cemetery about 3 miles away. Breakfast tacos will be provided. Spread the news and see you March 18. Any question, please respond via email or any of our social media accounts: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/grou

Day of the Dead 2022 Fandango de los Muertos 2022 Celebración de día de muertos en el Cementerio San José I y II con música en vivo y decoración de tumbas Day of the Dead celebration at the San José I and II Cemetery with live music and tomb decoration. Two nights - November 1 - 2 - RSVP not required, but requested. First Night - November 1 718 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 Cementerio San José I ProyectoTEATRO, in collaboration with UT and the XVI International Convening of Mexican Historians, kick off the first night of the "6th Fandango of the Dead" with an intimate and philosophical event in the penumbra of the San José I Cemetery. Activities include an cultural panel talk with mezcal, the US premiere of a gorgeous Mexican docu-film, artistic performances, and the decorating and lighting of the cementerio San José I. Night 1 Schedule 𝟳:𝟭𝟱𝗣𝗠 - Ofrendas artísticas [Artistic offerings] • Danza Azteca // Indigenous Dance • Música de Cámara

October 27, 2022 UPDATE: In preparation for Day of the Dead, the third clean-up of the San Jose Cemeteries will happen this Saturday (October 29th). Weather is forcasted to be fantastic. We will be joined by Texas Infinities, a UT volunteer spirit community service group as well as members of the Austin Brown Berets. Please meet at 8 am at 8101 Posten Lane . Should GPS fail, go to where East Riverside crosses Hwy 71/East Ben White. Take the portion of East Riverside on the south side of Hwy 71. Within a short distance, it curves to left. Take the first right @Hoeke Ln. Soon a small house with a carport on the left will be visible and just on the other side is Posten Ln. Take that first left and follow to the end. Park near the blue building. Once we get an idea on our numbers, we will split into teams and receive assigned tasks. Please keep in mind that there is no available electricity, so gas and battery powered tools/equipment will needed (chainsaws and s

August UPDATE: A Fall clean-up of San Jose II Cemetery (formerly the Montopolis Cemetery) will be scheduled soon . After a brutal summer, when not much of any physical work can be done, fall is fast approaching and it’s time to renew efforts of focusing attention on our beloved Cemeterio San Jose (SJ I) on Montopolis Dr and San Jose II off of Hoeke Lane. While general maintenance is needed at SJ I, like mowing and removal of tree limbs on the north-east property line, San Jose II continues to be in most need of attention. Stay tuned for an announcement about when the next SJ II clean-up will be scheduled, as well as an update on future plans for the cemetery. The fall clean-up will most likely take place during the first half of October. Also in the works is the question of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities for this year. Currently under way are talks and discussing logistics with adjacent property owners and East Austin's arts organization, ProyectoTEATRO. Unl