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JOE AVILA Obituary

Avila Jr., Joe, age 58, passed away 9/19/10, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a lifelong Orange County resident born in Santa Ana to Domitila Avila and Joe Avila Sr. A rosary was held at Holy Family on Tuesday, 9/28/10 at 7pm followed by a service, Wed., 10am.

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Published by Orange County Register from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2010.

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October 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa, Joe and Michael, in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. Coach Joe was such a beautiful person and we were blessed to have him as Jonathan's baseball coach at Alona. He will be missed! Karl, Patty & Jonathan Arriola

September 30, 2010

Lisa, Joe and Michael; Our hearts and prayers go out to you for the loss of Big Joe. We will never forget his smile and stories and willingness to always find a way to cheer you up when you are down. Patrick, Linda, Vincent, Matt and Lainey LaRosa

Donna Hernandez

September 29, 2010

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family.
Miguel, Donna, Michelle & Michael Hernandez

September 29, 2010

So sorry for your loss. I have such good memories of Thelma's older brother Joe. He always made us laugh. My thoughts are with you all. Jody Hammond-Horton

September 28, 2010

Our Deepiest Condolences To The Avila Family. We Knowen Joe For Over 20 Years.. We Will Miss Him. R.I.P. JOE Tommy&Mary Montejano

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