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Joel Faye Bennet passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Joel was a dynamic, intelligent woman with a big heart, a woman none of us will ever forget.
Joel grew up in Syracuse, New York and moved to Southern California as a young girl with her family. She earned her under graduate degree at San Francisco State College and continued her education by earning her graduate degree at Boston University. Joel was active in the civil rights movement as a student and young professional and continued her fight for equality and 'doing the right thing' throughout her life. Joel met the love of her life, John Grover, while in Boston. They married in 1978 and moved west to be closer to their families. They settled in Santa Fe in 1979 where Joel immediately became involved in real estate. John and Joel opened their own real estate company in 1981 and quickly became a recognized name in the local real estate industry, affiliating with Coldwell Banker in 1985. Their company grew and received numerous national awards until they sold the company in 1994. Joel was instrumental in establishing the first MLS homes magazine which was later purchased by the Santa Fe New Mexican. She loved the theater and during this time she was active with the New Mexico Repertory Theatre and served as Board President.
Joel will be remembered for her honesty, independence, and integrity. She was a force to be reckoned with and will be deeply missed.
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Shirley Scarafiotti
December 2, 2020
Many years ago when Joel arrived in Santa Fe, we attended Real Estate Licensing school together. I recall she was smart, kind, and genuine to the core. She went on to real estate stardom and I went on to real estate oblivion. My deepest condolences to John and all who loved her. She will be sorely missed by all of us who had the good fortune to know her.
Shirley Scarafiotti
December 2, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lara Kraska
November 29, 2020
My sincerest condolences to you John and all of your family. I was very saddened to hear of Joel's passing. Some of my most find memories of Mazatlan involve you and Joel. She will be deeply missed. Big hugs.
Love Lara
Bella & Carl
November 29, 2020
Dear friend John,
Carl and I are deeply saddened to hear Joel passed away. We will miss her as we spent many good time together in Mazatlan. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
God Bless,
take care.
Love, Bella & Carl.
Rosemary (Posy) Thompson
November 29, 2020
My sincere condolences to Joel’s family. Joel was a true friend to so many in Santa Fe!
May her legacy live on in each life she touched! We will miss you Joel but will never forget you! God Bless!
Susan Harris
November 29, 2020
Very sad to hear of Joel Faye Bennet's passing.... truly she was a force to be reckoned with and she used her powers wisely. So many of us will be forever grateful to Joel for all her contributions. Condolences to all her family, many friends and colleagues.
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