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1965
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2023
Joel Sanchez Obituary
September 12, 1965 - October 18, 2023
Bakersfield - Joel Sanchez was born on September 12, 1965, to Socorro and Celso Sr. in Bakersfield, California. He passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023, and met our Lord and Savior at the Heavenly Gates.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather Socorro and Tony Salazar, brothers Miguel, Albert (Larysa), Daniel (Yolanda), Ruben, and Celso Jr.(Olga), sisters Sonia, Sandra and Alice, stepsons Russel and Dustin, his fur babies Coco and Blue, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Joel attended Cecil Avenue Elementary and Jr. High then attended Delano High School. He was a very hard worker. He loved driving a school bus for his kindergarten through Jr. High kids for Bakersfield City School District and Rosedale Union School District for over 30+ years. He did maintenance at the schools, drove for Limousine Scene for 10+ years and also had his own business Sanchez Windows, Blinds, Shutters & Screens .He was very proud of his business and took pride in making it successful. He loved camping, barbecues,the beach, cooking food for the Eagles Club, making jokes, living his best life and was crazy about his fur babies Coco and Blue. He would do anything for those dogs. Joel never knew a stranger. His smile and infectious laugh would brighten any room he entered. He is loved so much and will forever be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is joined in Heaven by his father Celso Sr, brothers Jesse and David and sister Anita.
Visitation will be held from 5pm-9pm with praying of the Rosary at 6:30 pm, Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Rd., Bakersfield, CA.
Mass will be held at 10:30 am, on Friday, November 10, 2023, at St. Mary's Church, 916 Lexington St, Delano, CA.
Graveside Service at 1:00 pm at North Kern Cemetery, 627 Austin St., Delano, CA.
Reception to follow graveside service at The Elements Venue, 3401 Chester Ave. Ste H, Bakersfield, CA.
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Teya
June 30, 2024
I went to school with Joel from Jr. High thru Highschool. He was one of the good fellas. He was taken away too soon. He was the calm one of the 3 brothers I knew. David & Celso. He didnt hang out to often. Joel was the sweetest. Condolences to the family! I definatly know his kindness is missed.
Cyndy Holland
November 10, 2023
I will miss our conversations. Few and far between, yet always picked up where we left off. The School Bus Community has a missing part now...
My very sincere sympathy to all of Joel's family and friends.
Alicia Ibarra
November 10, 2023
Descanse en Paz Dios lo tenga en su Santa Gloria a Joel !!
Stormi
November 9, 2023
Worked with Joel at Bakersfield city , both brand mew drivers, yes later working for different districts but at same school site . Joel got a brand new bus # 14 I think . Being that professional dinner , parks gets out & im honking my horn being the bus behind him . He had forgotten the parking brake & rolled into the bus in front of him . After that I always called him Crash . You´ll be missed friend
Helen Punkin Negrete Wise
October 26, 2023
My sincere condolences to Socorro and family . I´m so sorry .
Paul Flores
October 25, 2023
Joey my little cus, always laughing, going to miss him .love you cus RIP
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