Joseph Luis Vela

Joseph Luis Vela obituary, Santa Ana, CA

Joseph Luis Vela

Joseph Vela Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 25, 2022.
VELA, Joseph Luis "Vietnam Joe" It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Vela announces his passing on Sunday morning, September 11th, 2022, at the age of 78 years. He passed away peacefully in Long Beach and was surrounded by his loved ones. We lost a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will dearly be missed. Joe was born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA. Huntington Beach High School Class of 1962. He was a fantastic athlete in high school and even after. His heart was for baseball but mostly known for his basketball talent in high school. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. Joe returned home from the Vietnam war in 1967 to marry and start his family. Although divorced, they remained great friends until the very end. Joe worked for the Oceanview School District shortly after marriage, but spent most of his career as a carpenter, laying concrete. He could build anything and fix all things. Joe will always be remembered for his love for family, baseball, music & dancing. He knew how to have a good time! Joe will be cherished & remembered by his daughter Benita Vela and his granddaughter Ashley Isasi. Joe will also be fondly remembered by his sister Felipa Perez, brother Ray Vela (Lila), former wife and friend Lupe Trujillo Fisher along with many nieces and nephews and countless friends. A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 2nd at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary in Westminster from 5pm - 8pm. A committal service will take place at the Riverside National Cemetery on Monday, October 3rd at 1:15pm, with a reception following at the Huntington Beach Elks Lodge from 3p-7pm. For more information, you can reach out to [email protected]

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