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Joseph Smiley Obituary

In Loving Memory of
Joseph and Anne Smiley

Joseph "Joe" was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on January 18, 1929. Anne was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 7, 1925. They met, fell in love, and were married July 2, 1949. They moved to Southern California in 1959. Joe passed away on November 17, 2012 and shortly thereafter Anne joined him in Heaven on January 10, 2013. They are survived by their children Jo-Anne Shaeffer (Don Shaeffer), Thomas Smiley (Gale Smiley), Carol Larson (Grant Larson), Paula Coxe (Dan Coxe), Mary-Anne Smiley-preceded in death; and 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. They will be deeply missed and were loved by all. Services for Joe were held in November. Services for Anne Smiley will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church on Thursday, January 17th at 10:30 AM. They are both forever in our hearts.

Published by Whittier Daily News on Jan. 16, 2013.
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They were a wonderful couple and friends to our family

Denise Ledesma (DeCristofaro)

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January 15, 2024

They were wonderful friends to our family and great missed

Denise Ledesma

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January 10, 2023

Denise (DeCristofaro) Ledesma and Victor Ledesma. Anne was one of my mom (also Anne) closest friends. We use to call her the lady that never stayed because she would come to see if you were ok or needed something or just to say hi and then go on her way. She always made us laugh. Joe was always there keeping an eye out. She and Joe will be missed

January 27, 2013

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