Joaquin Legorreta's Obituary
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joaquin Legorreta, who left us on January 9, 2026, at the age of 79. Joaquin was born on January 7, 1947, in El Oro, Mexico. Born to Cayetano and Consuelo Legorreta, Joaquin was one of 13 siblings. He immigrated to the Unites States as a young man in the late 1960's.
Joaquin's greatest pride and joy was the family he built. He is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years Rosalia Legorreta Cazares; five children: Carolina (Jason) Anderson, Gloria Anderson, Joaquin (Brie) Legorreta, Christopher (Brittney) Legorreta, and Omar Legorreta. His legacy continues to flourish through his 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, all of whom grew up enriched by his storytelling and sense of humor.
A man of boundless energy, Joaquin dedicated his life to his family. Whether he was working on a car, growing plants in his backyard, or dancing around the house, he was the happiest when surrounded by the laughter of the generations he helped create.
Con profundo amor y gran pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Joaquin Legorreta, quien nos dejo el 9 de enero de 2026, a la edad de 79 anos. Joaquin nacio el 7 de enero de 1947 en El Oro, Mexico. Hijo de Cayetano y Consuelo Legorreta, Joaquin fue uno de 13 hermanos. Emigro a los Estado Unidos siendo un hombre joven a finales de la decada de 1960.
El mayor orgullo y alegria de Joaquin fue la familila que formo. Le sobreviven su esposa de casi 46 anos, Rosalia Legorreta Cazares; sus cinco hijos: Carolina (Jason) Anderson, Gloria Anderson, Joaquin (Brie) Legorreta, Christopher (Brittney) Legorreta, and Omar Legorreta. Su legado continua floreciendo a traves de sus 16 nietos y cinco bisnetos, todos los cuales crecieron enriquecidos por sus historias y su sentido del humor.
Hombre de energia inagotable, Joaquin dedico su vida a su familia. Ya fuera trabajando en un auto, cultivando plantas en su jardin o bailando por la casa, se sentia mas feliz cuando estaba rodeado de las risas de las generaciones que ayudo a crear.
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