Joe L. Moitoso

January 9, 1953 - January 27, 2022

Joe L. Moitoso, a longtime resident of Turlock, CA, passed away on January 27, 2022, at Oak Valley Hospital, surrounded by his immediate family. Joe was born in the Azores on January 9, 1953. He lived in the Azores until the age of 9 when his family immigrated to the US and settled first in Stevenson, CA, and then later in Turlock where he lived for the rest of his life. He attended Chatom Elementary and graduated from Turlock High School in 1971. He went on to work at Varco Prudent until his retirement. Joe became an American Citizen in 1993. He married the love of his life, Lura Littler, at Sacred Heart Church on September 14, 1974. Together they had 2 children, Rocky and DiannaLynn. He enjoyed his family camping trips, teaching his son and grandsons to hunt and fish, helping his daughter become a dental hygienist, and spending extra special time with his granddaughter at their family daycare. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maria Moitoso; his brother, Manuel Moitoso; and his in-law’s, Johnny and Evelyn Littler. He is survived by his wife, Lura; his son, Rocky and wife Jennifer; his daughter, DiannaLynn; all his grandchildren, Anthony, Aaron, Andrew and Ali; and his great-grandson, Joseph. Services for Joe will be held privately.