Joe passed away Tuesday evening at Santa Clara Kaiser Hospital after a lengthy illness. Loving husband of Elisa Martinez of Gilroy. Dear father of Gina Read & Marta Trujillo (Ruben) both of Gilroy. Grandfather of Ruben, Robert, Jacob and Christine of Gilroy. Brother of Alec Martinez of Gilroy & Mary Lou Bejar of WA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held as per his wishes. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association preferred