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He married his high school sweetheart, Gail Conway in 1972 and together they had two children, Shannon and Steve.
He worked in the dairy and farming business. He worked for Meza Brothers an then Kings County Truck Lines. He later worked for Con Agra in Kerman, and then was the General Manager for West Valley Hulling for the past 6 years.
He attended Cal Poly and Stanislaus State where he earned his degree in business. He was very active in Future Farmers of America. He played football for Dos Palos High, and was active in drama. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Joseph was a great and vivid storyteller and loved to have an audience. He was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching football- attending many super bowl parties. He loved riding his motorcycle with his biker buddies. Joseph lived a full life in his steady, outgoing, sociable way. His courage, determination, and strength were amazing to us all. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Areias of Sunnyvale and her finance Danny Varty, his son Steven Areias of Fresno, his parents, Joe and Tina Areias of Los Banos, his sister Joan Lopez of Madera and her two children Adam and Aaron, his sister, Celeste Catalli of Redwood City and her two children Alison and Bryan and his brother, Mike Areias, his wife Lisa and their two children Luke and Logan. In addition, Joseph is survived by numerous friends and extended family members.
The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Christopher Perkins and his staff at California Oncology of the Central Valley as well as the staff of Los Banos Memorial Hospital for the compassionate care given to Joseph.
A Rosary will be held on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel in Los Banos with Mass to follow at 2 pm Saint Joseph's Church in Los Banos.
A Celebration of life will be on Saturday, October 4, 2008 4 p.m -10 p.m. at Cantrell's Party Barn 16419 N. Bryant Road, Dos Palos
Special thanks must be given to Billy Cantrell and Kelly Rudolph.
The family request that remembrances be made to Los Banos Memorial Hospital 520 W. “I” street Los Banos, CA 93635 or to Madera Community Hospital 1250 E. Almond Avenue, Madera, CA 93637.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Areias
Tony,Marie, Andrea, Linka Couto-Compagnoni
October 12, 2008
Dear Joe and Albertina, and Family,
Our hearts our saddened to hear your son, and loved one, was fighting cancer. We didn't know and we are so very sorry. We read his obituary and now know he was a very special person with many talents and a deep devotion to God. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Harvey Curtis
October 3, 2008
Joe,
You were always a TRUE friend and brother to me. I will miss the dinners & lively discussions we had. Rest easy old pal....Harv
Sandy Landrum
October 2, 2008
Joseph,
I miss you so much. Especially your humor and our good talks. I know you are at peace and it makes it easier. You will never be forgotten.
We love you,
Sandy Landrum
Pam Pruitt
October 2, 2008
To the Areias Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I had seen Joe about 3 or 4 weeks ago and he looked good considering what he was fighting, but he said he was getting tired. He was always nice to me and the rest of the girls from the Class of 72 and what a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Margie (Plescher)-Birdsell
October 2, 2008
Joe, we have known each other all our lives. You were a dear friend, and will never be forgotten. You and your family will be remembered in my prayers. God Bless You.......
Larry Tenison
September 29, 2008
Joe, you left us WAY, WAY too soon. I am getting really sick and tired of losing close friends and family to this relentless, heartless disease. Even though we only spent 9th grade together at DPHS, I always felt you were one of my best friends. I never forgot about you even after we moved away, and I won't forget about you now. Your zest for life and your sense of humor will be greatly missed by all of us. I'm so glad we had a chance to talk on the phone recently but I'm kicking myself for not keeping in closer touch with you over the years.
Your friend,
Georgia McCullough
September 26, 2008
So sorry for your loss. I just lost my dad last week and I know how much it hurts, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Storm and I will miss Joe very much, and treasure every memory. God Bless
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