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Joe Ojeda Obituary

Joe "Pixley" Ojeda, passed away October 14, 2010 at the age of 40. He was born June 20, 1970 in Tulare, California. He was an auto mechanic for 20 years. Joe was an all around sports guy. He loved the Raiders, Lakers and the Giants. He liked animals, especially dogs. Joe loved his family, including his nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe is survived by his mother, Mary Sotelo and father, Elpidio Sotelo Jr. of Tulare; his wife, Desiree Ariaz of Tulare; two daughters, Joanna Ojeda of Waterford and Olivia Ojeda of Tulare; two sisters, Martha Sotelo and Kristine Sotelo, both of Tulare; in-laws, Tom and Evelyn Ariaz of Tulare; brothers-in-law, Mark Ariaz, Thomas Ariaz, and Shane Stepp, all of Tulare and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Mora Sr. and Ramona Mora; a loving uncle, Tony Mora; three cousins, Timo Lara, Ramona Garza-Garcia and Peter Mora. Visitation will be 12-8 p.m., Monday, October 18, with recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m., at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 19, at St. Rita's Catholic Church with burial at North Tulare Cemetery.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19, 2010.

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Mary Sotelo

October 10, 2019

We miss you so much mijo but know that you are one of our many Angels Love you Mom

MOM

December 23, 2014

hi, my son you are on my mind everyday miss your big smile and not being able to hug and kiss you i love you. just feeling sad and needed to say hi and see your beautiful face.love you and merry x-mas.

mom

January 12, 2014

hi just thinking of you today so thought i would tell you how much i miss you and love you with all my heart, i miss our talks and your beautiful smile love you my son.

mom

October 15, 2013

oh my son not a day goes by that i don't miss you and your smile, i look back and remember all the great times we share you are a great person giving, caring i miss you so much and i know that someday we will meet again. love you with all my heart.

Desiree Ariaz

June 20, 2012

Happy Birthday Joe,
We miss you so much, not a day or moment goes by that we don't think about you. So many things I wish to tell you, so many things I wish to share with you... Not a day goes by that I don't wish I could turn back the hands of time, just to see you smile and hear your voice. I would give anything to hear you call me "Honey" and for Olivia to have her Daddy here with us. I hope you are watching over us Joe and I hope we are making you proud. I will always be thankful for the the time we did have and blessed that you came into my life. Love you always, Dez & Livie

Desiree Ariaz

June 20, 2011

Happy Birthday Joe,
Your time here with us was cut short, but you made an everlasting imprint on all of our hearts. There will never be a day that we don't miss you, but we are so ever thankful that we had you in our lives. Someone once told me, "Joe can walk into a room full of strangers and come out with a handful of friends." Whenever we were in town there was at least on person that knew you or you would strike up a conversation with...You were a good friend to many and always so willing to help someone out family, friend, or stranger. So today is a celebration of your life, memories and the place in our hearts that will forever belong to you. Happy Birthday my love, the strongest man with the biggest heart.

Love Always, Dez

Desiree Ariaz

June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day! We love and miss you! You were a great daddy to our daughter and she will always remember the things you taught her. We sometimes sit and laugh and say, "Yup that sounds like daddy." and " Daddy would do that!" Every memory brings a smile to us. Thank you Joe, You did teach us many things and we aspire to make you proud of us! Love Always, Dez and Livie

SHarlene Martinez

February 16, 2011

We MiSS YoU JoE, PaPa Does So Much!!!

Desiree Ariaz

February 14, 2011

Since 7th grade I had the biggest crush on you and I knew if we ever got together we would have something very special, years later we did! I am very thankful for the time we had together, the love that we shared and our beautiful daughter Olivia that we have. I love you and always will. You are the love of my life.
"There's this place in me where your fingerprints still rest...Your kisses still linger and your whispers softly echo...It's the place where a part of you will forever be a part of me..."
I love you and I miss you!
Love always, Des

Me and my daddy

Olivia Ojeda

February 14, 2011

Daddy, you are the Greatest daddy I could ever ask for. I love you very much and you will always be in my heart. I love you daddy.
Love Always, Olivia

love you thinking of you always

joe ojeda sr.

November 30, 2010

October 29, 2010

Becky Ruiz Drake

October 23, 2010

To Aunt Mary, Uncle Jr. Martha Nikki, Desiree, Olivia and Joanna. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you. Joe was such a good cousin. He was my protector in school and I was proud to call him my cousin....we will miss you Joe, until we meet again. Love

Becky Ruiz Drake

October 23, 2010

To Aunt Mary Uncle Jr. Martha Nikki Desiree Olivia and Joanna...I am truly sorry for your loss. Joe was such a nice guy with a great smile, i cant believe hes gone. I will always remember when we were in school,I was so proud to call him my cousin. he was the tough and kool kid and i knew he was always going to protect me. I love you and miss you. until we meet again....your cuz

Rosemary Chavez-Diaz

October 20, 2010

Mary..... May you find comfort each and every day to know that you raised a beautiful son. God Bless you and your entire family.
love you Mary.
Your cousin,

Arlene Martinez

October 19, 2010

You May Be Gone in Body. But your Memories will live on in all of us Forever. Love You Joe, til we meet again, cousin R.I.P.

Missy Peoples-Anderson

October 19, 2010

I know God must of needed you more in Heaven then our world today Joe. I come across many losses over the last few years only to come to one realization, he's chosen the strong hearted to help prepare for his return. It's been many of years since I've seen you and yet after seeing your picture, it feels like yesterday. Save me a place up there buddy and to Joe's family my deepest prayers are with you. He's watching over you from above now. Just know with every sunshine and every star he's smiling for you.

Missy Peoples-Anderson

JOSIE ELLISON & FAMILY

October 19, 2010

Prayers to all for Strength and Comfort. Joe will be missed but not forgotten. May the LOVE of GOD lift you up at this difficult time. GOD Bless.

JODY OJEDA Father

October 19, 2010

MY Son you will be FOREVER in my Heart and truly missed. We will meet again when we are both in the arms of CHRIST. GOD Bless You. Jody Ojeda.

elzie dillihunt

October 19, 2010

sorry to here this joe was agood guy i went to school with pixley codolenses from dillihunt family elzie dillihunt

Jennifer Hughes

October 18, 2010

Thank you Joe for our beautiful daughter JoAnna.
Desiree and Olivia my thoughts and prayers are with you.
You were a very special person and will remain in our hearts forever.

Jenny

Kasey McDowell

October 18, 2010

I send my condolences to the Ojeda family we went to Lincoln School together Love YA 'Pixley' Kasey McDowell

Lili Silveira

October 18, 2010

I'm so sorry, Desi. My prayers are with you and your family. The loss of a loved one, is one of the hardest things you'll have to endure in this world. I can't imagine your pain. I can't imagine your loss. My heart breaks for you. Take care of yourself my dear friend and hug your baby girl tight. Our love and prayers - Carlos and Lili Silveira

Raymond Navarro

October 18, 2010

My condolences & prayers to the family of Joe Ojeda.I had the privilege to meet u in 8th grade & knew u throughout high school. I will miss you Joe"Pixley"Ojeda.

Lawana Early (pumpkin)

October 18, 2010

My sincere condolences go out to Mary and family. Joe will be truly missed.

Susie Ruiz Flores

October 18, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to Joe's wife, daughters, Aunt Mary, Uncle Jr., Cousins Martha, Nikki, and the rest of my family. Joe was very loved and will be missed. May God's peace comfort and his love cover you through this difficult time. I love you!

Shawn Coito

October 17, 2010

Hey buddy,thanks for taking the
time to make me a better second
basemen while we were playing baseball
together those few years as kids on Homes Reality...... R.I.P.

danny ferreira

October 17, 2010

You'll live on in the hearts and souls of those blessed to have known you.

SALINA(COUSIN) GARZA

October 17, 2010

RIP PIXLEY....MAY U REST IN PEACE WITH OUR FAMLIY UP THERE...NO MORE SUFFERIN UR FREE NOW...MY HEART GOES OUT TO DESIREE AND OLIVIA AND PRAYERS B WITH THEM...LVE U PIXLEY...MAY U RIP...C-YA LATER

SALINA GARZA

October 17, 2010

UR N HEAVEN NW WITH UR TRUE FAMILY GRANDMA AND GRANDPA AND WITH UNCLE TONY AND MONA AND TIMO AND PETER BOY....NO MORE SUFFERIN...MY HEART GOES OUT 2 DESIREE AND OLIVIA..MAY GOD B WITH THEM..AND U R I P ...LVE U PIXLEY..

Lisa Oliver

October 17, 2010

R.I.P Joe..my thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Sotelo and her family..Joe was a dear friend and he will be missed..I cant attend the funeral but i will be there in Spirit..love you JOE PIXLEY OJEDA

Rene'e and Marcus(cousin) Meitzenheimer

October 16, 2010

Our loved ones never truly die; you see them in the glimmer of others smiles or hear them in others laughter; Love never dies;Love lives on...R.I.P Pixley

Kimberly Hughes

October 16, 2010

Desi and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. So sorry for your loss.

Raine and Art Henry

October 16, 2010

My deepest condolence to the family of my friend( PIXLEY) RIP JOE.

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