Joseph Rocco Pantoja Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Pantoja died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas after a sudden illness. He was born October 27,1977, in Lawton to Jose Antonio Pantoja and Nathelene Pace. He grew up in Lawton surrounded by cousins. He attended Eisenhower High School and graduated in 1996 during this time he also completed automotive courses at Lawton area Vo-Tech. He served his family by working on cars as the ultimate mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, being with his two sons, and just spending time with his family. Survivers include his brother David and sister in law Stacy Pantoja and their children: Annavita,Cassidy,Tyler,Brenen, and Wesley. His Two sons Joseph and Elijah and their mother Starlina Blizard. His aunts: Threase and Keith Simmons and LaQuinta and Richard Holcomb. His special maternal grandmother, Sandra Archilta Marroquin; his uncle Curtis Neal Strong. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Those waiting for him in heaven are his mother Nathelene Pace; his brother Rafael Pantoja; his maternal grandparents; Rocco Joseph Pace and Mary Archilta TsaTahsisko; his aunt DeLorna Strong; uncles Darrell "Buns" Williams, Rocky Pace and Nathan Pace; and a cousin Darrell DJ Simmons. As well as many other beloved family members and friends. "Farewell, my friends. It was beautiful as long as it lasted, The journey of my life." Rabindranath Tagore Funeral for Joseph 'Jizzo' Rocco Pace-Pantoja, 42, Lawton will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Apache at the Apache Reform Church with Pastor Santiago "Ponce" Leon officiating. Burial will be in the Cache Creek KCA Intertribal Cemetery under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home. Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Apache Reform Church Apache, Oklahoma Interment: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Cache Creek Cemetery Apache, Oklahoma Visitation: 1:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept 6, 2020 1:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., Monday, Sept 7, 2020 Ray & Martha's Funeral Home Anadarko, Oklahoma Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home-Anadarko, OK

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Joseph Rocco Pantoja

October 27, 1977 - September 2, 2020