Carlos, Joseph D. Roseville, CA-Joseph Desiderio Carlos, age 85, left this earth and went to his heavenly father, on Friday, August 26th, 2011, with family by his side at Kaiser Permanente Hospital. Joseph Carlos was born on April 6th, 1926 in Colton, California, the son of Maria and Alberto Carlos. He graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor degree in accounting. After college, he met his life mate Harriet Winkler and they were married in St. Andrew's Catholic Church Tennyson, Wisconsin in October of 1954. Joe and his wife Harriet raised three children Lawrence, Teresa,and Vincent in Northern California (North Highlands & Loomis). Joe is survived by his children: Larry and his family, Donna-Renee (Wife), Alex and Neil (sons); Teresa and her family, Craig James (Husband) and a daughter; and Vincent and his family, Tracie (Wife), Chris and Corey (Sons). Joe is also survived by two brothers: Alberto and Tomas Carlos and their families, along with the families of his brothers Cristobal and Santana, who preceded him in death. Joe retired from the County of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation and enjoyed his retirement as a Sacramento Jazz Festival volunteer, a member of the St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church (Rocklin) men's group, and spending time with his wife and family. He loved 'good' Mexican food and was always looking for the perfect Tamale. Joe was a caring husband, who in his last few years lovingly watched over his wife of 52 years, Harriet, while she was ill. His family is eternally grateful and thankful for his dedication. The funeral service will be held at 11am, October 15th at St. Andrew's Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery directly after the service. A mass will be held for Joe December 4th at St. Peter and Paul's Church in Rocklin, CA Published in The Sacramento Bee on September 18, 2011