Joe was born in Bessmay, Texas on March 17, 1929. His parents moved Joe and brother Andrew to Houston. There Joe met Clara Belle Rivera. They wed and spent the rest of their lives together.
Joe held many jobs, usually more than one at a time. He provided well for the family and became a recognized expert in the field of microfilming.
Joe is survived by his children: Clarissa “Dolly” and Alfred Torres of New Waverly, TX, Mary Ellen and Orin Rehorst of Shenandoah, TX, Aileen “Lenny” Salas of Willis, TX, Joseph Salas of Willis, TX, and Belinda and Gary Sipp of New Waverly, TX, grandchildren: Adam Torres, Leslie Palota, Laura Nys, Kenneth “Ken” Rehorst, Allen “Pete” Rehorst, Joseph Salas Jr., Paul Sipp, Andrew Sipp, and Patrick Sipp.
