Joe Maldonado, Sr. (Lansing)

Mr. Joe Maldonado passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital. Age 67 years. He was born July 11, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents Maria B. and Edosmo Maldonado.

Joe was an easy-going guy, funny and outgoing. He loved to ride his bike and adored his cats. His favorite pastime was sitting at the Brenke Fish Ladder in Old Town.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, JoseAnna Wright, and Joe Maldonado, Jr.; stepdaughter, Francisa Popp; former spouse, Joann Bermudez (Maldonado); grandchildren, Bobby R. Camacho, Jr., Franchesca J. Maldonado, and Kristopher A. Maldonado, all of Lansing, Michigan; great grandchildren, Za’Nyla Nancy-Rose Blamo-Maldonado; sisters, Josie Maldonado, Maria Maldonado, and Soledad Vasquez; brothers, Julian Maldonado, Frank Maldonado, Edosmo Maldonado, Jr., Auturo Barrera; Victor Barrera, Ignaico Rosas, and Jessie Maldonado; nieces, Wendy, Marci, Jackie, Anitha, Ebony, Mariah, Chelsye, Aaliyah; Selena, and Victoria; Johnny Ray, Anthony, Victor, Jr., Paul, Jason, Jessie, Jr., Tony, Noe, Marco, Antino, and Omar; many aunts and uncles; and many other relatives and friends including long term girlfriend, Lori L., and friends, Shannon Williams, Diago, and Tim.

The family would like to express special thanks to everyone who has supported and loved our father, Joe Maldonado.