Joe Paul Medina

Joe Paul Medina died peacefully at home on October 31, 2024, at the age of 80. Joe is survived by his wife Darlene (Troglia) Medina of Globe Az, son Joe Paul Medina Jr. of Mesa Az., daughter Paula (Medina) Horn and son in law Cliff Horn of Globe Az, daughter Angela Medina of Globe Az and brother James Medina of Globe Az. Grandchildren Kristen Dotts, Vincent Medina, Victoria Medina, Roberto Valenzuela, Viviana Medina, Belinda Medina, Valerie Medina, and Sophia Moreno. Great grandchildren Skylar Gordon and Emiliano Valenzuela. Preceded in death by his brother Joe Lewis, father Jose C. Medina and Mother Irene Limon (Martinez) Medina.

Joe Paul was born and raised in Globe. He was an all-around athlete with football being his passion. At Globe High School is where he met the love of his life Darlene Troglia and were together for over 64 years. Joe Paul went to Eastern Arizona College after high school to play football. He returned to the Globe- Miami area where he began working for Purity Brands Bottling, various jobs and fighting forest fires. Joe Paul was an exceptionally hard worker and began his long career at the copper mines where he retired after 40 plus years. His past times included hunting, camping, fishing, 4-H with the kids, anything sports and avid weightlifter including coaching and motivator.

Joe Paul was one of the most generous and giving people. He loved his family and enjoyed having his grandkids around. He touched a lot of people’s life’s and will be greatly missed.

Services will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church on Saturday November 9, 2024, with visitation at 10:00 am, Rosary at 10:30 am with mass following at 11:00am.