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1932
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2020
Joan Trevino Obituary
Joanie
12/17/1932 - 10/19/2020
Joan was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the "younger" of twin girls born to Joseph Lee O'Brien and Hazel May Piper O'Brien, who preceded her in death. Joan was also preceded in death by her daughters, Rosalie, Laura, and Jean Marie, her twin sister, Jean Williams, and her younger brother, Joe O'Brien.
She is survived by her children Cindy Knafels (Ron), Barbara LeBeau (Bill), Russell Trevino (Rosa), and Dorothy Toivonen (Erik), and by her younger sister, Hazel Reynolds. She is also survived by her grandchildren Luke Knafels, her twin granddaughters, Rosalie LeBeau Tucker (Aron) and Becky LeBeau Cincotta (Brian), her grandson, Will LeBeau, and her grandsons, Joshua (Brittany) and Jason Trevino. Additionally, she is survived by her great-grandchildren Dominic and Ava Cincotta, Jack Tucker, David, Jacob, and Liam LeBeau, and Emerson Trevino.
Joan retired from DFAS as an 18-year civil servant, winning many awards and distinctions during that time. She was a longtime Notre Dame and Broncos fan, loved card games with her family, and was known for her quick wit. Having 3 daughters develop a rare kidney disease in the early 1970's, Joan selflessly donated one of her kidneys to her daughter, Laura.
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall softly on your fields. And may God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joan Trevino's name to the National Kidney Foundation at kidney.org.
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Lynn Ertzberger
December 12, 2020
I just found out though the AFAFC/DFAS Retirees’ Newsletter that we lost Joan in October. She had such a big heart, and she was the sweetest soul. I am heartbroken. My deepest condolences to her family. Rest In Peace Joan.
Kathy Dee
November 9, 2020
She was the sweetest person! I met her through Laura at AFAFC. Rest in peace!
Barb and Norm Wilson
November 7, 2020
Joan was a wonderful friend. I will miss our telephone conversations and the fun talks we shared. Joan and I would always exchange cards on St. Patrick's Day and talk on the phone and the conversations would start with "Top of the morning to you" and my reply would be and the "Rest of the day to yourself". Joan was an amazing person and always thought of others instead of herself. I am so thankful that I could call Joan my friend. She will be deeply missed.
Peggy Lesnansky
November 6, 2020
Joan was the kindness, selfless, loving person and a great friend I've every known. I admired her strengthen she had with all the challenges that had been thrown to her. When I met Joan at DFAS she took me under her wing like I was her child. We've been out of touch but never forgot each other. Joan you are and will be missed. Love you Joan
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