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BORN
1942
DIED
2019
Joe Alba Obituary
Joe was born Sept. 1, 1942 to Steve and Mary Alba. He was 1 of 7 siblings. Joe married Deanna Orosco on June 9, 1964 and was married 52 years when Deanna passed in 2016. He graduated Porterville High in 1961. He then had worked at the Springville Hospital as a Physical Therapist. He worked at General Cable for many years. He then retired from Standard Register.
He is survived by his son Anthony Alba (Marian) and 3 granddaughters, Chelsea Alba, Morgan Alba and Kylee Alba, all from Aptos Ca. His brother Bobby Alba, sister Mary Alice Alba, sister Linda Alba Sanchez, brother John Alba and Rick Alba (Patty) and many nieces and nephews. Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He also enjoyed breeding and raising horses. Joe was a very generous and kind person. A great father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a true friend to many.
A memorial will be held at The Springville Ranch (White Barn) 36400 Hwy 190, Springville Ca. on Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
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Lillian Williams Medina Polizzi
August 7, 2020
I Just realized (through Ancestry) he and his family are my cousins. Sorry to hear of his passing. My brother Dan (Billy) Medina was relating stories about the brothers, especially Ricky. Fond memories. RIP Joe
Julia Wood
December 1, 2019
I lived on River Street in Porterville in 1943-45 Steve and Mary Alba lived next door to me. Steve was a Labor Contractor amd Mary was a really great Mom. I was one of Six kids of the Family of Marvin and Maud Cannon.
I have a small scar on my face which I got playing cowboys and Indians with the 2 oldest Alba Brothers...one accidentally put a gash in my face with a sharpened bamboo pole. Hardly visible now but back then I was only 3 or 4 years old. We played together every day.I learned some Spanish and they learned some Enlgish.
I have...other than that one incident...nothing but happy memories of the Albas. We moved to Poplar but since my Paternal Grandmother lived on G Street we visited until she died back in 1952.
I graduated from Porterville Union High school in 1958 and that summer my entire Family moved to Ukiah, California. I did a lot of moving around but have basically been right here ever since.I often think of the Albas. It saddens me to think of them because I think they were a very loving Family. God Bless them all and please accept my most sincere condolences.
Andrew Sanchez
November 20, 2019
Anthony sorry for your loss may God comfort you and your family
Evan Jones
November 12, 2019
I have nothing but good memories of Joe and his family. The Alba's were, and are wonderful people and I am honored to know them. I was just telling someone the other day about my sister, Stacie, going over to Joe and Deanna's stable and riding horses and cleaning stalls. She loved it. I was always welcome at their family gatherings. My graduation from High School night was spent visiting with Rick at his folks' house. I wish all of you the best in spite of you grieving for your loss.
Patty Galloway
November 10, 2019
Alba family I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories.
Nick and David Garcia
November 10, 2019
We send our condolences from Nick and David Garcia and family
Erleen Taggard
November 8, 2019
Anthony and Marian. So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Erleen Taggard
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