Joe was born December 28, 1946, in Ladeira Grande, Riberirinha, Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal, to António Teixeira Fontes (D) and Maria da Conceição Simõse (D). After serving in the Portuguese Army in 1967, Joe migrated to the United States in 1971, settling in the San Joaquin Central Valley.
Joe was a dairy farmer, which was his lifelong dream. A man of many talents, Joe was inventive, charming, and funny.
Joe was one of eight children and is survived by a brother and sister; two daughters Grace (Owen) Clark and Tina Teixeira; and two grand children Alex and Kahlan Clark.
A Rosary and Mass service for Jose will be held Monday, July 1, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Patrick's Parish, 671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service at 1:00 PM at the Chowchilla Cemetery District, 23359 Road 14 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610.
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