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Joseph Michael Kolep Jr.

Joseph Michael Kolep Jr. obituary

Joseph Kolep Obituary

In Loving Memory of Joseph Michael Kolep, Jr., born June 24, 1948, died Thursday, April 28, 2011. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father whom is survived by his wife of 42 years, Laura Jane Kolep along with their seven children, Lisa 42, Martha 41, Tammy 40, Melissa 38, Josette 36, Hope 33 and Joe 33, along with 29 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at their home on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. for directions call 401-0792. Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET-Catalina.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 30, 2011.

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Me and the Love of my Life

Laura Kolep

April 28, 2012

Well here we are 1 year later, still feels like yesterday to me. I've been alone a year with your love in my heart forever.You were the love of my life and always will be.I will miss you my love,be will be together again some day. Love you always and forever. Your loving wife Laura.

Jimmy Jennings

April 27, 2012

We miss love the uncle the brother of my mother wich u were close sence u guys were the two oldest my mom loves and misses u jennings and the koleps u all love and miss u wish u was here

nelly cortina

April 24, 2012

well dad i am going to miss you so much and has been one year that you not with us and your daughters are going miss you alot and specially when they are getting married and you not going to be there to give away. you always going to be in my heart always and i will remember when i would go to your house after school with tammy and i know that you would be in heaven with your mother and sister. god bless god and dont worry i would take care of mom and tammy and your daughters for you.

Deborah Bartlett

April 20, 2012

Well Joey it has been almost a year and we still miss you. We will see you again when it is time. Love and miss you. Your wife says that her brother acts just like you so it makes missing you bearable.

the seropian

martha seropian

April 6, 2012

Well Dad its been almost one year, and i just want to tell you that i love you,and miss you very much dad, and David & Sam & Vince miss you an love you very much as well. Rose are red and violet is blue, sugar is sweet and so are you dad.....

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

Hope Juvera

April 5, 2012

Hi well it's going to be 1 year that you have left us ... i know that you are watching over us .. wish you could of met the love of my life maybe someday you wish you could b here to walk me down the isle.. love lways your baby Hope

nelly cortina

March 17, 2012

Dad the last time I saw you was in 88' when you were in Chicago still and every time i would come in visit you. You had a smile on your face even thought i am not your daughter by blood i consider port of the family. I wish was here to see you one more time before you went. Dont worry i am going to keep a eye on Tammy and Mom for you. I miss you and I love you Dad

LAURA & jOE

Laura Kolep

March 17, 2012

Laura Kolep

March 17, 2012

To My BELOVED Husband JOEY I mett you when i was 19. WE married when we were 20,God was suppose take you at 21,and im greatful for the 44 years that God gave us to be together. I miss you and you will always be in my heart forever.YOUR LOVING WIFE LAURA

lisa kolep

March 16, 2012

dear dad missing u very much, wishing u where here to walk me down the aile with john. but ina way i know ur looking down on us. i will be keeping u in my heart always and forever. thank u for being a great dad and grandfather to my kids, i wish i could have been around more in ur life but it didnt work out that way, but u will always be my daddy.

edmond kolep

March 13, 2012

Hi gradapa it eddie i miss u so munch

joann ferran

March 12, 2012

Sorry we lost a great man but I know that theirs not a day that doesn't go by that he's not in our hearts and minds. RIP uncle jo. We love and miss u.

jessica montano griggs

March 4, 2012

Dear grandpa wish u were here to see lil jo i still remember The day u past i found out i was caring a boy and forever when i lpok at him i see u in his smile i love u and miss u much love jessica

justine negaard

March 4, 2012

It have been a long road boyfriend for Laura,jojo and girls..I miss you..and love you

A dance with my dad

tammy nelson

March 4, 2012

Hello Dad i miss u very much, and i wish u were here today, so u can meet the man of my life, but i know u will be watching down on me, dad just remember that you will always be in my HEART.

courtlyn stewart

March 4, 2012

Papa, we may not have been as close as the both of us wished, but life has its funny ways of showing and sharing love. Even though I didn't know you very well you have always held a special place in my heart and you always will. I will always love you deeply and will miss you very much. You will never be forgotten in my heart and those who loved you around me as well. Rest in peace papa love your granddaughter Courtlyn. <3

DiAnna Sennett-Brown

March 4, 2012

joe you will be missed you were a good man and one who loved his family i wish you peace

crysta kolep

March 4, 2012

i miss u so much grandpa love u and wish i can see u soon love and miss u so much xoxoxoxoxoxo =)

Joe lll & family kolep

July 30, 2011

We all love and miss you. You will be in all of our hearts.

Payne Kolep

July 30, 2011

we will miss with all of our heart and every day i think of you and remember how you were a good grandpa <3

Mike nelson

May 11, 2011

grandps im going to miss u so much and ur reeses pieces cups in the freezer and how u always gave one to me xD

Koren Stewart

May 10, 2011

R.I.P Grandpa god saw you were getting tired and a recovery was not meant to be so he put his arms around you and whispered come home with me. You will be missed deeply and I’m sorry I never got to say goodbye and that u never got to see the babies you where so happy about. But I know your watching down on them.

Hope Juvera

May 9, 2011

you will always be in my heart dad love you

Kerry&Roger Harris

May 9, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

jean doss

May 9, 2011

dear joseph u were the best brother i could ever ask for u were awonderful father and friend and husband anyone could ever ask for u were the best uncle to my kids they love u dear u will be missed but never forgotten and when i walk the dark and lonely road i noi will never be alone because u will be beside me guiding me in the right path and make light for me i love u so much and u will always be here right beside me no matter what love ur sister jean g doss

JEAN DOSS

May 9, 2011

TO MY DEAREST BROTHER JOSEPH YOU WERE A WONDERFUL BROTHER AND A WONDERFUL FATHER AND HUSBAND WE HAVE HAD GREAT TIMES TOGETHER AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND GREATLY MISSED BY ME YOUR SISTER JEAN AND MY CHILDREN AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS AND MY HEART I KNOW WHEN I WALK THE DARK ROADS YOU WILL BE RIGHT BE SIDE ME GUIDING THE WHOLE WAY I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL YOUR SISTER JEAN G. DOSS

Josette Kolep/Lambert

May 9, 2011

There in Heaven lies a Great Man my FatherJoseph M Kolep. you will be missed but never forgotten I never relized it could be so Hard to loose the man that brought me in this world with My Mother Laura Kolep with out yous I would not be here so thank you for the 36 beautiful years of my life Love your Daughter Josette M Kolep/Lambert And Daddy R,I,P. You will a;ways and Foever Have a place in my Heart. now and Forever.

Josette Lambert/Kolep

May 9, 2011

MY Love goes out to My Family Daddy you will be missed but never forgotten . R.I.P We Love You.

Amy Ferolie

May 9, 2011

Dear Kolep family,
I am very saddened by the news of Joe's passing. He was a great father and grandfather. I always looked forward to seeing him whenever I went to Sunflower, he always kept me up to date on the family. I miss you guys and hope you are okay. Please call me 8913460 Amy Ferolie

May 1, 2011

Dear Laura. I send you and the whole Family My deepest sympathy. You never forget the role one plays in our life, No matter how long ago, Joe, will be remembered by me for sure. Love to all, Chubby's daughter Rene

Jennifer Poryanda

April 30, 2011

My condolences to Joe's wife and family. There are Angles among us and he was one of them. I new Joe from the Sunflower Store where we exchanged many life stories. He was a wonderful man and had a gift to make people laugh even in the worst of times. My husband and I will truly miss him. Comfort and prayers to all.
Jennifer and Daniel Poryanda
Tucson, AZ

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