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Joyce Carol Harmel

Santa Maria, California

Nov 25, 1940 – Jan 23, 2026 (Age 85)

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BORN
November 25, 1940
DIED
January 23, 2026
AGE
85
LOCATION
Santa Maria, California

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Dudley-Hoffman Mort, Crematory & Memory Gardens Obituary

Joyce Harmel passed away peacefully Friday morning January 23, 2026 at the age of 85 in Santa Maria, CA after a long fight with Dementia. Joyce Carol Julson was born November 25, 1940 in Plaza, North Dakota to Aubrey Julson and Leona (Jorgenson) Julson. She was 1 of 5 children, and attended the...

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Joyce lived around the corner and when her grandkids came to visit she´d have all the neighborhood kids hanging out at her house. She was a special person and loved by so many.

Joyce was just the best human being I´ve met in a very long time. Always smiling and so happy, and she was a perfect hostess. Played bonco with her, loved it when it was her turn to host, she always made a couple of different soups! It was always a treat to eat soup at her house. We always played bunco in January at her house so we also got to indulge in her leftover homemade Christmas candies! Such a sweet lady, rest well my friend.

I played Bonco with Joyce for years. I always looked forward to seeing her each month and loved her soups on the month she hosted Cindy Alvarado

Joyce was such a special friend to me. We often rode together to Bonco and shared many lunch dates! She has and will be missed!

I was privileged to have met Mrs Harmel back in 1983 when I also had the privilege to coach their son, Scott who was an excellent student & HS football player @Righetti HS (Class of '85). My thoughts to the entire Harmel family & look forward to sharing some great days together.

I´m so deeply sorry for your loss. She was such a loving and kind soul, and her warmth touched everyone around her. As a neighbor, she was truly wonderful - always welcoming, generous, and so thoughtful. Her hospitality made people feel at home the moment they walked through her door. She will be remembered for the love she shared so freely and the kindness she showed every day. Sending you comfort and heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. Love, Erich, Helene, Nathan, Nick, Jenna...