Modesto “Moe” Winton Jimenez Jr., 88
Modesto “Moe” Winton Jimenez Jr. left this world and entered Heaven’s gate on May 30, 2025. He was 88 years old and lived in Klamath Falls most of his life, except for a short time living in Ashland, Ore., while going to college and a short time living in Portland, Ore. (he did not care for the city life).
He was born to Lena (Lotches), a Klamath tribal member, and Modesto Jimenez Sr. on March 8, 1937, at Klamath Agency Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lena and Modesto Sr., his first wife, Beverly, and his second wife, Judy; brothers Billy Lotches, Morris Jimenez, Porky (Ramon) Jimenez, and brother-in-law Lynn Schonchin; sister, Toni (Madaline) Townsend; grandson, Temo (Antelmo) Jimenez; granddaughter-in-law, Connie Martinez; and grandson-in-law, John Mitchell.
His daughters survive him: Sheri Alvarado and Kelli Campagna, son-in-law Donald Campagna. His younger brother, “Uncle Punchy,” Allen Jimenez. Sister Linda Jimenez, several nieces and nephews and their families, and a very dear friend, Rod Clark.
Sherri’s children and grandchildren: John and Melissa Rivera with three great-grandsons, Noah and family, along with one great-great-great-grandson, Conner and family, and Joseph. Granddaughter Te’ah and Kean Tupper with great-granddaughter Eleada Rivera and Diego Velasco, along with one great-great-granddaughter, Sophia, and one great-great-grandson, Monty. Great-granddaughter Spirit, and great-great-grandson Chadow Rivera. Great-grandson Ruben Martinez and family, with one great-great-granddaughter. Granddaughter Celica Barrera Jimenez, with one great-granddaughter, Miranda Jimenez (Mimi), two great-grandsons, Aden Jimenez and David Jimenez. Granddaughter Angelica (Angie) Jimenez with one great-granddaughter, Anyssa Jimenez; two great-grandsons, Destin and Salvador Jimenez. Beatrice Jimenez and Saul Zavala, one great-granddaughter, Brianna Jimenez, and two great-grandsons, Rudy Jimenez and Saul Zavala Jr. Jimenez. Grandson Samuel Jimenez.
Kelli and Donald’s children include their grandson Donnie Campagna Jr., great-grandsons Tallen and Sage Campagna, and great-granddaughter Neala Campagna. Bear Campagna is a great-grandson, along with Sage Campagna. The family also includes great-granddaughters Demaya Martinez and great-great-granddaughters Aniah and Miah. Granddaughter Shauna Campagna has great-grandsons Modesto “Desto” Campagna and Todd Campagna, and a great-granddaughter Malaya Campagna, who is partnered with Troy Olmer. They have four great-great-granddaughters: Kelli, Ezmarelda, Zhavia, and Layauna. Leauna Campagna Wright is a great-granddaughter and partner of Brandon McCarly. The family also includes two great-great-grandsons, Sekani and Khalili Wright, and great-granddaughters Beverly and Perslianna Campagna. Granddaughter Cassandra Campagna Mitchell has two great-great-granddaughters, Iltalee and Lilliona.
Moe was known for his love of sports, was well known as “Mighty Moe” during high school, and served as a coach and referee for football, basketball, and baseball during his younger years. He worked for Williams Bakery as the “bread man” for 30 years. He was awarded a cash bonus and a plaque for never missing a day of work during those 30 years. Moe also served on the KADA board off and on for several years and completed two full terms as Vice Tribal Chairman for the Klamath Tribes, as well as one term as “member at large”.
A service officiant was held Sunday, June 22, at the Community Fitness Center in Chiloquin by Crayton Jackson for Moe and Steiger Butte, who was the drummer. A potluck meal at the Fitness Center followed the service. It was Modesto’s wishes to have his remains spread in a private ceremony with family at a later date. Dad, Moe, was a very “kind and loving man” and will be missed dearly by his whole family and a community of friends.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Modesto Winton Jimenez Jr., please visit Yarrow and Tulsi Flowers in Klamath Falls.
