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JOE M. SIGALA
Sept. 22, 1928 - Jan. 19, 2013
Joe M. Sigala, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Calexico on January 19, 2013, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born September 22, 1928 in Brawley, CA and was married to his sweetheart, Concha Sigala for 63 years (1950). They were blessed with 5 children, daughters; Gloria (Catrino) Diaz, Josie (Larry) Luna, Alice (Saul) Duron, Sophia (Louie Hayasaka) Sigala and son, Ruben (Silvia) Sigala. They have 13 grandchildren, Isabel Sigala, Jose Torres, Lawrence Luna Jr., Lisa Diaz, Melissa Sigala, Johnny and Patty Lopez, Krystal Luna, Ruben Sigala Jr., Joanna and Daniela Duron, Cindy and Nikki Hayasaka. In addition they have 12 great-grandchildren. His kindness made a difference in each of their lives. He is also survived by his two brothers, Mike and Zeke Sigala; 4 sisters, Tonia Curiel, Dora Ruiz, Belia Klein and Nellie Ray.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Esperanza Sigala in 1991 and Saturnino Sigala in 1999.
Joe began working at Bates and Osborn Inc. in 1954 as a parts manager and retired in 1988. Joe was also self employed. He owned the 76 Gas Station, Sigala's Used Cars, and built his own Sigala's Apartments in Calexico. Joe was a hard working man and never missed a day of work, which was a work ethic he instilled in his family. He was dedicated to everything in his life. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping, traveling, watching sports, playing at the casinos, loved his dogs, was in a bowling league (Sigala's Used Cars Bowling Team) and also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Joe always wore his favorite color, blue. Joe will be sincerely missed by all who filled his life.
Thank you for leaving wonderful memories of your wisdom and accomplishments, until we meet again.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Calexico. Mass will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 8 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will immediately follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Calexico.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOE SIGALA
Rosie Amavizca
January 30, 2013
Condolences to the entire Sigala family on the loss of your beloved father. May the memories you formed together bring you comfort.
Joanna Duron
January 28, 2013
Tata, words can't express what you meant to our family. You were the most honest, hard-working, and the most respected man that I have ever known. I hope to gain half the qualities you had. I know you have gone to rest but only for a little while. I can't wait to see your smiling face again. I love and miss you tata!!
Ernie Montano
January 27, 2013
Hi Ruben: I am so very sorry for your loss, but it was nice to learn that your Father lived such a full life and that he was able to enjoy his Grandchildren.
My condolances to all of your Family.
Juanita Guzman
January 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosemary Martinez
January 25, 2013
Mrs. Sigala, Gloria, Josie, Alice, Ruben and Sofie
I'm so very sorry for the passing of Mr. Sigala. He will truly be missed not only by his famiy but also by his community family. I remember him as a quiet man with a smile that would always welcome you. You could see the wisdom that reflected from his eyes. You sensed the power of his thinking and how to make things better. His generosity was endless. I treasure many fond momories...Thank you...
Rest in peace Mr. Joe Sigala
Sandra Rodriguez
January 25, 2013
Alice, I'm so sorry to hear about your Father. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Preciado- Platero and Children
January 25, 2013
To Mr. Sigala's Loving Family,
Please know we send our sincerest and most heartfelt condolences.
Rich Blessings,
Rosemary Salgado Gonzalez
January 25, 2013
Alice & Sophie, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I was shocked to hear that he had alzheimer's. He was nice and friendly and always smiling. When I would drop my sister margaret to visit sophie , he would welcome her in and always smiling. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, We're so very sorry.
LALA RODRIGUEZ
January 25, 2013
So Sorry to hear of the passing of your father Alice and Sophia. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Ismael espinoza
January 24, 2013
Que siempre el Senor Ilumine el camino
Ismael espinoza
January 24, 2013
siento mucho la perdida del Sr Joe mi mas sentido pesame para toda la familia.Aunque Joe siempre estara sercas de ustedes.como un
angel enviado de Dios.QEPD
January 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sally Lopez
January 24, 2013
Tia, Concha, Gloria, Josie, Ruben, Sophia and Alice. We are so sorry to hear about our Tio Joe passing. He was Man and we have great memories.
Love, cousin Sally and Chuy Lopez
Patricia Wiseman
January 24, 2013
To the Sigala Family: We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling; you are all in our every prayer and thought. Ralph and Patricia Gastelum-Wiseman
January 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Vince, Rosie and Victoria
SOPHIA SIGALA
January 23, 2013
DAD..I COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER FATHER..YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND. I MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY..YOU WERE MY EVERYTHING, MY DANCING PARTNER. I WISH I CAN DANCE WITH MY FATHER AGAIN..I SO BADLY NEED THAT DANCE. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE YOU GAVE ME AND MY CHILDREN. I KNOW YOU ARE RESTING NOW BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DAD..RIP
January 23, 2013
Alice and Sofie I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Amelia (diaz) Martinez
Cindy Hayasaka
January 23, 2013
Tata i love you! You left us too soon. But you will always be living in our hearts until we meet again! I miss you dearly! May you rest in peace <3
January 23, 2013
Josie and Gloria, so sorry over the loss of your father.
Flora Dagnino
SOPHIA SIGALA
January 23, 2013
DAD I COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER FATHER THAN YOU. YOU WERE EVERYTHING TO US. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME AND MY CHILDREN...WITHOUT THAT LOVE WE WOULDN'T BE THE PERSONS WE ARE TODAY...
I MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY. I KNOW YOU ARE RESTING NOW BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH....YOU'RE MY EVERYTHING..MY DANCING PARTNER..LIKE THAT SONG GOSE..I WISH TO DANCE WITH MY FATHER AGAIN. (I SO BADLY WANT THAT DANCE). LOVE YOU DAD...RIP
Patty Lopez
January 23, 2013
We love you Tata! You will be truly missed but never forgotten. May you Rest In Peace. <3
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