Joe was born on May 7th, 1934 to Pedro and Florencia, in Los Angeles California. Joe graduated from Garfield High School in the winter of 1952 and married his high school sweetheart, Geneva Terry, on May 16th 1953.
In May 1954 Joe and Geneva's family began to grow. It started with a beautiful little girl named Candy (now deceased), and followed with Mary, Joseph, Julia and Laura. Joe was a proud Grandfather to eight and a Great-Grandfather to fourteen.
In retirement, Joe enjoyed being out in nature or on the family ranch planting trees. He enjoyed family gatherings and was a man of great conversation and laughter. Joe will be missed by all who knew him.
