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1963
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2010
Joel Hurtado Obituary
Joel was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 10, 1963 and has resided in Lompoc since 1997. He passed from this earth peacefully after a lengthy illness into eternity on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the age of 46.
Joel is survived by his wife of 27 years Tina Hurtado; daughter Desirae Zowal and her husband Robert "Bear" Zowal; sons Joel Hurtado III and Daniel Hurtado; and his grandchildren Roxanne and Presley Zowal. Also, in addition, Joel is survived by his mother Herminia Hurtado; sister Norma Almanza; brother Richard Hurtado and their families. Also, his beloved fur buddy Bella.
Joel is preceded in death by his father Joel Hurtado Sr, and mother-in-law Genevieve Joseph.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. A private ceremony will be held on Friday, October 8 at 10:00am by Pastor Chuck Musselwhite of the Village Chapel and Pastor Bill Kissee of Trinity Nazarene Church.
Joel enjoyed fishing, camping, Raiders football, Dodgers baseball, family gatherings and golf.
In lieu of flowers Joel's family suggests memorial donations be made to the Lompoc Artifical Kidney Center, 127 W. Pine Ave.
Romans 14; 7-8;
For none of us lives to himself alone and
none of us dies to himself alone.
If we live, we live to the Lord;
and if we die, we die to the Lord.
So whether we live or die,
we belong to the Lord.
" Joel we will miss you on earth but, know that someday we will see each other again in Heaven."
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Hurtado
rachel lopez
October 15, 2010
Dear Tina, Desirae, Daniel & Jr., Our prayers are with you and your family. We have beautiful memories of you and your family that will forever be in our hearts. May the Lord bless thee and keep thee, and make His face to shine upon thee. May the Lord lift up his countenance and give you peace.
Rachel Lopez
Lawrence Nichols
October 10, 2010
Tina and Richard. I am so sorry for the loss of Joel. I will be praying for the repose of Joel's soul and for your family. May the Lord bless thee and keep thee, and make His face to shine upon thee. May the Lord lift up his countenance and give you peace.
Ron Lopez
October 9, 2010
Tina... we are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you, Desirae, JR, and Daniel. Until the glorious return of our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ where we, with His grace & mercy, shall meet in the clouds...
Ron, Gina & the Lopez Family (Rachel too!)
Arica Freire
October 7, 2010
I love you uncle Jr and I miss you I'll see you later
Arica
Rachel Medina
October 7, 2010
I am sorry for your lost. My prayers are with all the family. I know that words are never enough and cannot take your hurt away, only time can. God Bless you.
Sincerely,
Rachel Medina
Maryalice Birk
October 7, 2010
Tina and Richard, I am so sorry to see that Joel has passed. May God bless you and your family. I know that this is a really hard time and I am praying for you.
Love,
Maryalice Birk
Norma
October 7, 2010
I love you Jr. will see you soon!
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