Joe Sarate Valle jr. entered into heaven 12/28/2025. He is survived by his mother Nina Valle, brother rick Valle and sister Debbie Alvarez along with his long-term partner Gail Swope and his children Jimmy Valle, Jodie Valle, Joe Valle III (daughters Jolene Valle, Mariah Valle and Jocelyn Valle) Jennifer Valle and partner Aaron Leija (son Dylan Leija)along with his bonus children Agapito Rivera And Irene Rose Rivera. He is preceded in death by his father Joe Valle sr. his brother Gary Valle and daughter Aida Valle. Joe Valle jr. left this world after teaching his children one final lesson, even after everyone says you are done, keep them surprised and keep fighting. Joe was very passionate about his hobbies. He was a semi-professional bowler, enjoyed playing handball, and was an expert at horseshoes.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Southside Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. We will depart from Southside Funeral Home on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 9: 30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Interment to follow to San Jose Burial Park.