Joseph Valentine Medina

Joseph Valentine Medina passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Artie B. Medina. Father of Linda Ann Medina and Carolyn Marie Medina. Son of the late Altagracia and Francisco Medina. Brother of Margaret Mendez, Juanita Hymel, Carolina Durapau and the late Francisco "Chico" Medina, Jr., Manuel Medina, Lee Medina and Raphael Medina. Grandfather of Chantel Medina Trahan (Myles) and Christopher Medina. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who he considered his own children. He was a great husband, father, brother and friend. He served in the USNR for 8 years. He always put others before himself. He was a master of fixing things and he was an artist at shoe repair. He owned and operated the Cobbler Shop for over 50 years and he loved helping people. He was a lifelong resident of Luling, LA. Relatives and friends of the family also members of all surrounding churches are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 234 Angus Dr., Luling, LA 70070 on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11am. Visitation will be held at the church Friday morning from 10am until 11am. Interment, St. Charles Mausoleum. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .