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Joel Alba Obituary

JOEL ALBA, 60, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Survived by his wife Irene V. Alba; sons Patrick Alba and wife Brenda; Angel Alba and girlfriend Diana; daughter Angie Alba; 6 grandchildren; brother Gilbert Alba; sisters Rachel Alba Mata, Gloria Alba Gonzalez and Ida Alba. The family will receive friends Friday, October 24, 2008 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Crespo Funeral Home ~ Navigation Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at Crespo Funeral Home ~ Navigation Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 24, 2008.

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Laura and Pete Delarosa

November 7, 2008

Our prayers our with your family. We will always remember Mr. Alba as the coolest father. A special prayer for Irene, Angie, Angel and Erika, hoping your heart will heal as your memories make you smile.

Rodney Hutcherson

October 26, 2008

May God bring comfort and healing to your family. I hope it lends a smile to know that Joel was always a pleasure to do business with, was always
a fair and honest man, and will be missed as a
friend. My family will pray for your family.

Norma Penn

October 25, 2008

May you find comfort in your time of sorrow. God bless you and your family. Norma & Eddie Penn (daughter of Pablo & Leonila Alba)

Manny Canales

October 25, 2008

My family and I extend our deepest condolences in the loss of your husband, father, brother and your as well as my friend Joel. May God bless and keep the Alba family in this time of sorrow.

ANTOINETTE CHAVEZ

October 25, 2008

GLORIA,RACHEL AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST I LOVED ALL OF YOU WHEN WE WERE KIDS SO YOUR LOST IS MY LOST GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU YOUR IN MY PRAYERS TONI CHAVEZ

Joe Canales

October 24, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Martha Betancourt Falcon

October 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.

Sandy Elizondo

October 24, 2008

wishing his love ones peace and serenity in your time of sadness. May God continue to bless you, Love.
Sandy Elizondo, Daughter of Paul Alba Sr.

Steve and Alicia Alba

October 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Steve and Alicia Alba

La salle (Sally) & Shirley Holman

October 24, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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