Racine – Joe Aceves, 70, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. He was born in Dallas, Texas on December 23, 1936, son of the late José and Manuela (nee: Aguilar) Aceves. Joe graduated from St. Catherine's high school, and has lived in Racine for most of his life. Music was the passion that touched every part of Joe's life. His talent as a guitar player, vocalist, and composer was appreciated by so many. His love of music encouraged him for many years to teach music to others. Joe was imaginative, creative and funny and liked by all that came to know him. He also enjoyed reading, fishing, and billiards. He is survived by his brothers, Manuel (Peggy) Aceves of Naples, Florida, and Michael (April) Aceves of Racine; nephew, Chris Aceves cousins, Pete Villarreal, Lupe V. Neudecker, Marianna V. Santoscoy, and Chelo Z. Corpus, Mona Z. Sanchez; as well as other relatives and friends. He was also preceded by his nephew, Adam Aceves. The funeral mass for Joe will be held at St. Lucy's Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. Visitation will begin in the church at 9:30 a.m. Memorials have been suggested to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.