Joe was born in Brownsville, Texas July 19, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Rosa Rodriguez, his son in-law Tony Jimenez, his grandson in-law Bryan Aguilar, and his stepdaughter Gloria Villalobos.
Joe is survived by his wife Lucille Villarreal, sister Maria Fuentes, children: Lisa Jimenez, Helen Villarreal, and Joe Villarreal Jr. His grandchildren: Patricia Orani- Aguilar, Daniel Orani Jr. (Roseanne), Gabrielle Jimenez (Fernando), Jose Villarreal III, Nicholas Villarreal, and Philipp Villarreal.
Great grandchildren: Alyssa Romero (Abraham), Alexis Riberal, Hector Gutierrez, Daniel Orani III, Erik Orani, Jeremy Gutierrez, Airyanna Aguilar, Bryan Aguilar, Brianna Aguilar, and Fernando Arroyo. Nephews: Lupe (Kristine) Fuentes, Gabe Fuentes.
Joe was very proud to have served in the Army during the Vietnam era. He was always seen wearing his veteran hats or his Dallas Cowboy hats. After he returned from Vietnam, he went to work at Tracy Defense Depot. He later went to work for Stockton Unified School District at Stagg High School where he also couched girls’ softball.
After his retirement he and Lucille enjoyed road trips, often going for weeks at a time to see this beautiful country he loved. All those road trips usually included Casinos; they also visited local casinos on a regular basis. Summertime would always include taking the grandkids on vacation and having parties in the back yard with the big waterslide.
A chapel service for Joe will be held Tuesday June 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St. Stockton Ca. 95202. Immediately following the chapel service will be a final resting place with full military honors at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, 719 E. Harding Way. Stockton.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.deyoungmemorialchapel.com for the Villarreal family.
