Joe A Pulido

Joe A. Puilido

March 26, 1932 – February 12, 2026

Jiquilpan Michoacan Mexico

Joe A. Pulido was born in Jiquilpan Michoacan, Mexico.

Joe traveled to the US after serving in the armed forces in Mexico approx. 21 years old, he worked as a farm laborer throughout California for a few years before deciding to make Ukiah his home, where he met his wife, Margaret Lorene Pulido. ( Deceased 05/17/2011) married in 1956 or 1957. ( He did not remarry after her death)

Joe worked for the Southern Pacific Railway for over 35 years. earning countless awards and certificates in outstanding achievement and safety recognition. He loved fishing, hunting, and abalone diving. He also enjoyed long drives with his wife, often to the coast. Joe was known for his generous support, especially encouraging youth and sponsoring sport/athletics within his community. He also enjoyed helping his wife prepare a special dish for Native Gatherings (Accorn Mush).

Grandchildren * Roy Lincoln (D) * Ron Lincoln (D) Lenny Lincoln, Keith Lincoln, Gina Lincoln, Lorene Lincoln and Carol Lincoln, Kenny Gonzalez, Steve Gonzalez, Dawn Gonzalez, Norene Trippo, Alicia Idica, and Amber Idica, as well as numerous Great-Grandchildren, Great Great-Grandchildren, Great Great Great- Grandchildren and God Children. Siblings: Carmen Amezcua; Benjamin Amezcua (D) at age 9; Jose Amezcua; Luis Amezcua; Francisca Amezcua (D); Maria Amezcua; Esperanza Amezcua; Josefina Amezcua; Guadalupe Amezcua; Amalia Amezcua.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Carol Joyce Idica, son Severo Idica Jr., and his parents Esteban Amezcua Ruiz & Maria Luisa Pulido Murgo.