Joe is survived by his long time companion Monica Ornelas; his sons, Angel J. Ornelas Arriaga, Alex J. Arriaga and John Abel Garcia; mother, Flora Maria Rodriguez; sister, Charlotte Marie Gonzalez, brothers, Abel Edward Jimenez, Daniel David Jimenez, Fabian Jimenez, John Jr. Jimenez, Phillip Jimenez and Anthony Jimenez.
Donations may be made to the Joe Arriaga Funeral Fund, c/o any Bank of America, account #164102728061