He was born on December 14, 1938. He joined the United States Air Force on September 8, 1958, where he served his country for 20 years and was honorably discharged on January 1, 1979. After his services, he then went to work for the United States Post Office which he retired after 20 years.
He married Artemisa Yabes. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary early this year. Joe and Artie were blessed with three children, Joseph, Lisa and Philip.
Joe is survived by his wife, his son Joseph and daughter-in-law Terri Yabes, daughter Lisa and son-in-law Felix Ramirez and son Philip and daughter-in-law Celida Yabes. He also was survived by six grandchildren Joseph Michael Yabes Jr. Claire Rivas, Clarisa Vaughn, Alyssa Ramirez, Javier and Maya Yabes. And three great-grandchildren, Sofia, Rafael and Marco Rivas.
The Rosary will be held at St. Raphaels Catholic Church, 5525 W. Acoma Road, Glendale, AZ 85306 on Saturday, April 13th at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass. Internment will be held on Thursday, April 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Family has asked to send flowers to Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary.
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