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Joseph Negrete Obituary
Las Vegas - Joseph Robert Negrete, 63, passed away on April 8, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Joe was born December 18, 1957 to Joe and Eulalia (Galvan) Negrete in Des Moines, Iowa.
Joe was the heart and soul of his family and friends alike, making an impact and lasting friendships with whomever he met. Joe was passionate for girl's fast pitch softball and spent many years training and ensuring every player had the opportunity to achieve their collegiate softball dreams. Joe found a passion in music and inspired and taught many family and friends to share this passion. Joe will be missed by so many.
Joe is survived by his wife, Laurel Negrete; daughter, Maria Negrete; siblings, Tom (Pat) Negrete and Jeanette Negrete; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Delores "Lola" Medina.
A private family visitation will be held at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A public funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, 50266. For those unable to attend in person, the family invites you to join them virtually through the link in his obituary found on Hamilton's website. Following the service a celebration of life will be held at Grandview Park, 3230 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Joe Negrete Scholarship Fund or the family in loving memory of Joe.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Ronald Ragan
April 22, 2021
I knew Joe most of my life a friendlier man you could not find so sorry for our loss
Randy Thompson
April 21, 2021
One of the nicest person you could ever meet,Kind,compassionate,considerate, of everyone he came to know,RIP.Old friend.
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