Joel M. Galindo

Joel Galindo went to be home with our heavenly father on September 11, 2014 in Midland, TX. He was born in Odessa, TX on May 26, 1968; He was raised and educated in Midland, TX. With his contagious laughter and unique sense of humor, he was a joy for those around him. This is a great loss and too soon, as he was a loving, caring and giving person. He touched so many lives.
Joel was an incredibly intelligent person who enjoyed technology. In his spare time he enjoyed building, repairing computers and he also created many inventions that were in the process of being patented.
Furthermore, he loved spending hours cooking for his children, family and friends. He operated Rosa Mexican Restaurant with his mother in the Midland International Airport area for many years. He had and used all of his mother's special recipes.
He enjoyed music and all who knew him well, knew he loved Michael Jackson the most. He was also an avid collector of Star Wars memorabilia.
Joel was a loved father, grandfather, son, brother and cousin. He was very proud of all of his children.
Joel's life would seem too short to many, but those who knew him, know he lived life to the fullest. He will be dearly missed. To best remember his love, this poem is dedicated to him by his children.
Each day you strived to live
Your body too weak to be
Your love will live forever
Since your heart has set you free

Now you walk so bravely
You feel the pain no more
Angels have come to guide you
And bring you to Heaven's door

Memories will hold so dearly
Your smile warmed our hearts
And through our lives you'll live
You've touched so many parts

Hard days may be before us
It's all a part of God's plan
Why you left so soon
We may never understand

You'll be alone no longer
And you'd tell us "don't be sad"
Please believe you were no burden
We'll always love you Dad!

Our lives have changed forever
Since the day you passed away
In heaven you'll be waiting
To meet us again someday

He is preceded in death by his mother Elida Rosa Galindo and nephew Gregory. Survivors include his daughter Gloria Gutierrez, Krystal Nunez and son-in-law Philip Nunez, Roxanne Galindo of the United States Air Force, Caytlian Galindo; his sons Jacob Galindo, Bailey Galindo, and Christopher Galindo. His grandchildren Angelina and Koby Nunez; and Isabelle Olivas. His father Guillermo Fino Galindo. His sisters Lourdes Rayos and Lori Venegas. His brothers Adam and Guillermo "Willie" Galindo.
Pall Bearers are ServandoVenegas, Rene Rayos, Guillermo "Willie" Galindo, Adam Galindo, Bailey Galindo, Sebastian Venegas, Anthony Galindo and Marcus Rayos. Honorary Pall Bearer is Christopher Adam Galindo and Jacob Galindo.
A rosary will be held tonight at 7:00 pm at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass is set for Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Stephen's Catholic Church with Father Lorenzo Hath officiating. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens.