Joe Cobarrubias went home to be with our Lord on April 28, 2024. He was reunited with the love of his life of 64 years, Sally Cobarrubias. He was born to Gregorio and Conception Cobarrubias. He is the last surviving member of 8 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a lifelong resident of Stockton, attending local schools. He spent his 44 year career with Santa Fe Railroad. His memory and legacy will forever be with his children Linda Flores (Freddie), Joseph Cobarrubias Jr. (Bobbie) his grandchildren Teresa Martinez, Jacob Flores, Alexus Cobarrubias and Madden Cobarrubias his 4 great grandchildren, Andrew Olivas, Christopher Rhodes, Soraya Rhodes and Ameryss Sarisuk.
Outside of his family, Joe enjoyed playing poker, yard work, giving everyone nicknames, watching westerns and boxing, you could find him eating at his favorite restaurant, Tio Pepe’s.
The things that brought him the most joy in life was being with family. He loved spending days laughing and loving with his loved ones. He loved spending days at his nephew’s ranch, pruning trees. He loved being a caregiver to his grandchildren.
Joe leaves a legacy of family who respected, loved and will forever miss him.
Visitation will be on Monday, May 13th from 2-6 p.m. at Frisbie Warren and Carroll Mortuary followed by a memorial at 6 p.m. Burial will be on Tuesday, May 14th at 10 a.m. at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.
