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Joseph Behiel Obituary

Joseph Arthur Behiel
Resident of Pleasanton
Joseph Arthur Behiel passed away on March 22, 2013 surrounded by family and friends at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, CA. He was 21.
Joe, the first child of Art and Sara Behiel, was born at Stanford Medical Center and was raised in Pleasanton. Joe graduated from Village High School and was a rifleman in the U.S. Marine Corps. Joe loved hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and caring for his animals - including reptiles, dogs, and a pot-bellied pig.
Joe is survived by his parents,his sisters: Nicole and Alyssa, several family members, plus lots of close friends.
There is a viewing from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday the 28th at Graham Hitch Mortuary on First Street in Pleasanton. The funeral service will be Friday the 29th at 10:00 AM at St. Augustine's Church, followed by a lunch reception at the Pleasanton Marriott.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Mar. 28, 2013.

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Rhonda Ivaldi

March 31, 2013

In our thoughts and prayers.. You left to soon the one thing I will remember is your amazing smile the first time I met you and your rosy cheeks. God Bless you and be with you.

March 29, 2013

Joey was in my foods class at Foothill, I will remember his kind spirit and sparkle of a smile. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Angie Hoffman (Rosette)

March 28, 2013

Sweet, Joey, your precious smile will be missed.

Ottie Benavidez

March 28, 2013

Your light was taken to early... You will be missed Joey!!!

Heather Jenkins

March 28, 2013

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. May you be comforted by God's love.

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