BINGOCHEA, Joe Ramon

Joe Ramon Bingochea, 70, passed away on January 8, 2012, in Mesa, Arizona. Born in Superior, Ariz., to Rumaldo and Margarita (Serna) Vingochea, Joe arrived on September 19, 1941. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 45 years; Rosa, children; Christine (Tony) Martinez, Charlene (Joe) Gutierrez and Joe (Toni) Bingochea II, grandchildren; Joseph (Shawna) Gutierrez, Alyssa Gutierrez, Kristi Gutierrez, Tony Martinez Jr., Jacob Martinez, Makayla Rose Martinez, Kalea Bingochea and Jose Bingochea III, two great grandchildren; Ayden Martinez and Jacob Martinez Jr., brothers; Rumaldo Bingochea and Armando Bingochea, sisters; Margaret Ybarra and Rose Daniel, as well as many nieces and nephews. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, brothers William, Manuel, Abelardo, and sister Mary Lou. A memorial mass honoring Joe will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 490 West Main Street, Superior, Arizona 85173. Arrangements are entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road Mesa, Arizona 85206 (480)830-4422.