

Joe was born in Oxnard California in 1932. He was known all his life as a rugged hardworking man who loved his family. In 1982 Joe gave his life to The Lord and became a Christian. Joe was a member of Abbas House Church in Hixson Tennessee.
In June of 1953 Joe married his beloved devoted wife Reyneria R. Montijo and enjoyed 61 glorious years of marriage to Reyneria until The Lord called him home. Joe designed and built their first home in Oxnard California where he and Reyneria lived together for 40 years, and raised 4 children before retiring and moving to Tennessee to spend their Golden Years.
Joe retired in California in 1986 from the Laborers International Union of North America after 26 yrs. He also worked part time after that as a Longshoreman for over 10 years in Port Hueneme, California. In 2005 Joe and his wife moved to Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.
Joe is preceded in death by; his (mother) Nicolasa Montijo, (father) Jose Montijo, (sister) Margaret Moreno, and (brother) Nick Montijo.
Joe is survived by: Wife: Reyneria R. Montijo; Sisters: Rose Galbraith, and Rita Green; Brothers: William Montijo, and Reginald Montijo; Daughters: Lilian Marie Montijo Munoz (husband Pete), Corinne Lorraine Covarrubias (husband Daniel), and Yvonne Paula Calzada (husband George); Son: Joseph Brian Montijo (wife Alicia); Grandchildren: Francisco “Frankie” Montijo Munoz, Pedro “Peter” Montijo Munoz, Dolly Marie Montijo Contreras , Jessica L. Howery, Robert E. Meyer, Jenna N. Montijo, Anthony J. Montijo; Great Grandchildren: Joshua W. Howery, Samuel “Sammy” Contreras, Rachel Contreras
The family will receive friends at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153 Hixson, TN 37343 on Saturday from 3 to 7 pm and again on Sunday from 2 to 3 pm.
A celebration of life service for Joe will be held at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, on Sunday at 3 pm with Pastor Sammy Wilson officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens, 5351 Highway 153 Hixson, TN 37343
The family has asked that memorial contributions be made in Joe’s name to Abbas House, 5208 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson
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