Joe Campos

On Christmas Eve 2010, the Lord welcomed home Joe Campos of Sunland, CA. He was a true local growing up across from Descanso Gardens and never lived far from where he finally rested. Although Joe was 74 at his time of passing his joking manner led those around him to believe he was 105 years old. He passed away with his wife of 53 years, Corine Campos, sitting faithfully by his side in his home on Jardine Street in Sunland. This is where he and Corine lived for more than 40 years and raised 5 magnificent children. The oldest being Joseph Campos, followed by Lori Corona, Patricia Hitt, Leah Avila and Dianna Muneton. Along with his children’s bereavement, each and every one of their spouses, Sandy Campos, Robert Corona, Bobby Hitt, Jeff Avila, and Manuel Muneton have experienced a great loss.

Joe spent his life as a gardener first working with his father and brother on a family route then working for the school district as a senior gardener for more than 34 years where he retired. His love for the outdoors made his profession an enjoyable experience.

Joe Campos played an active role in each of his grandchildren’s lives and led by example of how to be respectful of others. He was best friends with his first grandson Phillip Corona. Jennifer and Joseph Campos came next from his only son. Then came Danielle Corona and CorriRose Hitt—his first granddaughters to go to college. Nicole Avila came next and traveled with Grandpa to Hurst castle. Christopher Hitt entered the world to help grandpa hang his shelves straight. Following him Stephanie Muneton invited him to supervise her Christmas decorating every year. Jeffery Avila and Melissa Herrera brought him his first great-grand son, John Jordan. Anthony Muneton and Grandpa bought a boat together and did a lot of fishing but not much catching, still they often tried. The baby of the family is Thomas who is gifted in sports that Grandpa loved to watch. Whether his Grandkids were playing football, basketball, baseball, motorcycle racing, having dance and piano performances, or just teaching them how to cook grandpa always loved to participate in their lives.

Joe lived to become a very loved man by his family, friends, co-workers, and the strangers he took food to at Hansen Dam. His wonderful humor attracted people to him and also kept the family smiling. Joe’s complete love and dedication to his family and friends was clear and he left knowing that his purpose on earth was well served.

Joe Campos will be laid to rest at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall. His service will be a 1 p.m. on Thursday December 30, 2010.