Joe A. Rocha, 79, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away on May 15th, 2020. He was born in McAllen, Texas on November 23, 1940 to Maria de los Santos and Tomas Rocha. He was married to the love of his life, Hortencia “Ardie” Rocha for 51 years. Joe had a career in Water & Waste Management for the Cities of Pasadena, LaPorte, Houston, South Houston, Victoria, and League City Texas. His passions and hobbies included his family, all types of animals, dancing with his wife, Elvis Presley, going to the casino, and his Tangerine & Valley Lemon trees.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father Maria de los Santos & Tomas Rocha, older brother Tomas Rocha Jr, younger brother Gilbert Rocha, and his wife Ardie Rocha. Joe passed away exactly 99 days after his wife, the longest amount of time that they have ever been apart in their marriage.
He is survived by his two children, Angel and Jackie Rocha. His daughter-in-law Kristie Rocha, his son-in-law Kirk Kleinsorge, and grandson Will Milam. As well as his sister Mary Garza, numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and compadres.