Joe Rojas

Joe was the youngest of ten children, born in Muleshoe, Texas on June 16, 1955 to Ambrosio Rojas and Eloisa Dominguez Rojas. He grew up in Muleshoe and graduated Muleshoe High School in 1973. He married Mary Ann Gonzales on December 4, 1977 in Amarillo, Texas and was the proud Dad of two daughters, Jennifer and Joanna, Grandpa to Cassie and was most proud to be Papa to Elijah and Isaiah.

Joe began his career as a brick mason and was always singled out as an exceptional tradesman. He later worked as a Helicopter mechanic and as Manager for facilities and environmental services in Lubbock, Texas, Rogers, Texas and Springfield, Missouri. He retired from Aramark Services at McLanes Children’s Hospital in Temple,Texas in 2024. Joe’s work ethic was incomparable and he was a mentor to his co-workers. He was recognized for his skills and leadership having received recognition as an outstanding employee from L-3 Communications in Corpus Christi, Manager of the year from Simon Properties in Springfield, Missouri and countless other accolades of performance from his employers.

He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed watching B movies with his daughter Jojo and talking politics with Jennifer. Everyone that knew him enjoyed being around him - he had a quick wit, good humor, and filled the days with funny stories, random trivia, and good music.

Joe is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, his daughters, Joanna and Jennifer Rojas Clouse, granddaughter Cassandra and great grandsons Elijah and Isaiah. He is also survived by three sisters, Rosalinda Chavez (Ben) from Muleshoe, Texas; Juanita Alfaro from Wichita Falls, Texas and Paula Reyna from Alabama, a brother-in-law Elias Vega of Florida, as well as many nephews, nieces, and friends. Deceased Brothers and Sisters; Suzie Rojas, Daniel Rojas, Antonio Rojas, Mary Rojas Ambriz, Ambrosio Rojas, Jr., and Minerva Rojas Vega.

In remembrance and in lieu of flowers or gifts, the family kindly requests donations be made to A New Day Learning Academy in Joe’s memory.

Visitation will be held at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, 3110 Airport Rd, Temple, TX 76504, US, on October 29, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 pm at the same location.

A Funeral Service will be held at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, 3110 Airport Rd, Temple, TX 76504, US, on October 30, 2026, at 11:00 am.

2 Timothy 4:7

“ I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept

The faith”