Joseph Allen Sr., “Lagi Hiswaqs,” joined our ancestors on March 1, 2025, at his home in Chiloquin, Ore. Joe was born to Harry Allen and Christine Riddle on September 3, 1958, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Joe spent the majority of his life on the traditional homelands of his tribal people. His early life entailed times spent with family and life-long friends. During his youth, he discovered his love of the outdoors, sports, and his hard work ethic. For a few years, he lived in Eugene, Ore., where he earned his GED at the University of Oregon; go, DUCKS!
Joe was a hardworking man; he was not one to waste daylight. He contributed his skills in various fields of work, including firefighting, as a Cultural Resource Technician, and spent over 20 years as a millwright. His true passion was working for his tribal people. He was a remarkable influence and leader. Joe served on the Klamath Tribes Executive Committee, now known as the Tribal Council, the NAGPRA Committee, the Klamath Indian Game Commission, and many other tribal committees, where he contributed his vast knowledge of the culture, homelands, and ceremonies that he had gathered from visiting with our elders and through his life experiences.
In his free time, he enjoyed attending and watching NASCAR races, Oregon Duck games, and Car Shows, as well as anything outdoors (hunting, fishing, hiking), practicing tribal traditions, or working on a project. Not only was Joe a Jack of all trades, he was a good man. A person you could depend on, who treated people with respect and would help anyone in need. He will always be greatly missed by many.
Joe is survived by his children: Barbara Allen and Aaron Gentry, Fayedean Kimbol, Christina and Rick Rubidoux, Ryan Hill, Racina Allen, Rachel Allen, Manuel Luevano, and Jake Allen. Grandchildren: Micah Rubidoux, Cain and Sarissa Rubidoux, Dione J. Rubidoux & Anthony Navarro, Alyssandra Hill, Isabelle Hill, David Hill, Jake Kimbol, and Maxx Kimbol. Great Grandchildren: Andreia Rubidoux, Christina Rubidoux, Caleigha Rubidoux, Amaia Navarro, Nikyla Kimbol. Siblings: Debra Riddle, John Decker, Aaron Decker, Evonna Cleven, Ardeen Allen, Audra Allen, and many other smacks. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, siblings, grandson, and many ancestors.
A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.
