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Joseph Favela Obituary
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for Joseph Favela
Stephani Doyle
April 8, 2022
Mr Favela was my math teacher at Sparks Jr High. He was a remarkable teacher who always cared about his students. He was definitely a father figure and will forever have a special place in my heart. I became a flagtwirler at LPHS becauae he always talked about his daughter Rosie being one and how proud that made him. Rest in peace Mr. Favela. God Bless You Sir.
Catherine Watson
February 10, 2021
I am sorry for your loss... Mr Favela was such a kind hearted man. Having been friends with his 3 son's, I know he was a great influence to all 3 of his boys and his sweet daughter.
My memories of the Favela Family is noting but wonderful.
Blessings.
Catherine (Cathy) Watson
Rob Olague
June 29, 2015
MAY THE UNIVERSE TREAT YOU WELL - PEACE
Paulina Monaco
February 24, 2015
We will miss you Uncle Joe! You and Aunt Angie always added "class" to every family event. And true to your profession as a teacher, you were always teaching us something, whether it was how to eat and exercise, or how to play tennis, or simply how to live life fully. Thank you for serving your country so valiantly and so nobly. We are forever indebted to you and the many men and women who sacrificed immeasurably. We love you always.
Luis Alvarado
February 23, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Lourdes Trofeo
February 23, 2015
My deepest condolences to Mr. Favela's family. I was one of his students for 7th and 8th grade at Sparks Jr. High School. I have fond memories of Mr. Favela and enjoyed being in his class. I remember how he passed his time in class while we would be doing our math problems by reading the dictionary. He was an educator that continued his own education. Bravo, Mr. Favela. May you rest in peace.
Rose Favela Marquez
February 22, 2015
Yesterday we celebrated my dad at a memorial mass and reception. We had out of town family and friends attending, sharing stories and remembering my dad.
But the surprise gift has been reading all these messages through legacy.com from former students and colleagues. To read the impact he had on others, is such a gift to our family. THANK YOU for sharing all memories, thoughts and condolences. It has help our family during this grieving period.
Regina (Arevalo Guerrero
February 21, 2015
My condolences to the family. I had Mr. Favela for a teacher at Sparks Jr. High. Those of us that had him also respected his views and took the wisdom of the early years from him. He made an impact on those that had the pleasure of having him in their lives. RIP Mr. Favela.
February 20, 2015
My name is Michelle Morin-Julca I had Mr. Favela for a teacher at Sparks Jr high He was a great teacher I often think about my old teachers and he was always the first one I thought of. We will miss him very much he was a great man and a even better teacher.
Sara Martinez
February 20, 2015
My deepest condolences. I remember him from my Sparks Jr. High days and smile, for he was always smiling with his dimples a blare. I think of him in his cool yet laid-back green VW bug. May you rest in peace, MR. FAVELA and kept Happy with our Lord until we all meet again.
Margo Dalrymple
February 19, 2015
My Condolences to the family my they have strength to continue to move forward in life and I want to say thank for a awesome and well respected man to show and give us his time to teach all that has entered his classroom,thank you for your time and patience.
Julie Warren,Brown
February 19, 2015
To the Favela family ,my memories of all of you is a wonderful part of my childhood .I loved playing with Rosie in her play house and having your dad nearby to help me with math .We are truly blessed to have known your father and his family .RIP Mr Favela.
Andrew Hernandez
February 19, 2015
I never had Mr. Favela as a teacher, but he was a very good friend of my dad. May you rest in prace, Mr. Favela
Margaret Angulo
February 19, 2015
My Way Or No Way The Final Chapter
I have a story that I want you to know...
It's about a guy and his name is Joe.
He gives advice to anyone who'll listen
And they'll agree if it's within reason.
He wants people to hear what he has to say
But he'll say it in his own way.
He has his diets and his power drinks,
Muffins and salad dressings and whatever is good so he thinks. Don't mess with his circle and don't forget his routine.
He turns off the phone
Oh don't call before four and wake up the king.
He joined the army in 1943 and became a paratrooper in Normandy. He worked in a hospital and was known as Coffee Joe.
He was a musician, a grinder and finally a teacher, as you know. And that was the perfect job for him.
And do you know the reason?
He could talk and talk and the kids had to listen.
He likes to help people whenever he can
And that's very rare, very generous because he really does care.
He married his wife, Angie, in a whirlwind wedding.
And she was the best thing he ever was getting.
She listens and goes along with whatever he does
She's the kindest and most patient wife there ever was.
He retired in Las Vegas and turned it upside down
The town hasn't been the same since he decided to stick around. You'll never forget a great guy named Joe
And all the things he had to say
But like Frank Sinatra (his favorite singer)
Joe did many things
But he did it his way!
Written for Joseph Favela by Margaret C. Angulo 2007
Added to on Aug. 24th 2013 on their 70th Wedding Anniversary
And now it's their 70th anniversary And they've come a long way
And things have changed
And as Sinatra would say...
It's not just that they did it But they both did it
And they did it their way!
Added to on Feb.19th 2015 for his Memorial Feb. 21st 2015
This is not a sad ending of this poem
Just because Joe has gone away.
He's still watching and helping us
And he'll keep on doing it, but he'll still do it his way.
Kearrie Gonzales
February 19, 2015
My you rest in peace Mr Favela. You were such a great and sweet person. I really enjoyed having you as a teacher when I was in Jr High so long ago. You will be missed. It was a pleasure knowing you.
kathy ramirez
February 19, 2015
He was a great teacher he taught me when I was in 7th grade I'm 54 years old know I never forgot him always had good advice
At sparks Jr high
February 19, 2015
My condolences to the Favela family. I had Mr Favela at La Puente HS. He was one great teacher. I often remember him and talk to my kids about him because he encouraged his students to want to learn. He will always be remembered fondly.
Lupe Renteria
February 19, 2015
My condolences to the Favela family, all my family had the pleasure to have Mr Favela as our math teacher all 7 of us! May he RIP
Martha Arceo
February 19, 2015
Mr. Favela was one of my favorite math teachers. I can still picture him standing outside his classroom door wearing an elegant hat and smiling at all of us as we walked in. A great man that touched many lives.
February 19, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr. Favela your life efforts touched many of us.
CARMEN MEJIA ( Perez )
February 19, 2015
Thank you for all you did for me as my teacher, my heart is sad reading notice but I'm happy you had a fulfilling life R.I.P Mr. Fables, you were one of the good ones, May God watch over and comfort your family...
Joseph King
February 19, 2015
Mr Favela you were one of my favorite teachers, may you rest in paradise!
Rosa Franco
February 19, 2015
Mr. Favela was a great neighbor of ours growing up. And he was my math teacher in 1987 at Sparks Jr High. He was firm as a teacher but a sweet heart when we would do well in our tests. May you forever rest in Paradise.
Francesca Ochoa
February 19, 2015
I had the great pleasure of working with Joe Favela as a fellow teacher at Sparks from 1970 until his retirement. I always respected his professional demeanor and his love for his students. He was an excellent role model for the children of the neighborhood and clearly had an impact on them. He also had an impact on me as I was a smoker (in those days we could smoke in the staff lounge), and he, as a former smoker, would tell me at least once a week that I should quit. Well, he would be happy to know that his message stayed with me and I finally stopped smoking in 1993. Thanks, Joe, for all that you did during your lifetime...you will be missed.
Gina Wood
February 19, 2015
Thank your for being an amazing teacher. I remember your practicing your golf swing in the front yard..
Pamela Heffner/McDow
February 19, 2015
Thank You Mr Favela for being the kindest teacher I remember having.The Lord is getting a wonderful soul. RIP.
Michael Favela
February 19, 2015
Man could Joe light up a room with his charm and that great smile! My deepest condolences to my Aunt Angie and cousins. May he rest in peace knowing he had a profound affect on our family and our country. We will miss you Uncle Joe.
Malena Sierra De La Rosa
February 18, 2015
Mr. Favela was a wonderful man, husband, father and teacher. He touched so many lives. His kindness was unmeasurable. He will truly be missed. My prayers go out to Mrs. Favela. Rosie, Fernando, Ricky and the rest of the family. God Bless you all! See you one day in heaven! Say hello to my daddy!
Catherine Watson
February 18, 2015
I send my best to this lovely family... What a beautiful long life... Growing up in La Puente and knowing the Favela brothers, i send my love. Fernando and Rick...its been too long. Catherine(Cathy) Watson
Twana Hively
February 18, 2015
I wanted to send my condolences to the Favela family. I had him as a teacher at Sparks, He was a wonderful teacher and a human being. May God Bless him and his family.
Rick Favela
February 18, 2015
Thank you all fro the kind words.
Joseph L. Favela passed away from natural causes at Summerlin Medical Center the morning of November 12, 2014 at the age of 93. He retired in Las Vegas 27 years ago after 20 years teaching in California at Sparks Jr. High School in the Hacienda La Puente School District. Born on August 27, 1921 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico and immigrated to the United States in April 1924 with his mother, brother and sister settling in Phoenix, AZ where he was raised. Drafted into the U.S. Army on December 1, 1942, he volunteered for paratrooper duty and served with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He was involved in parachute combat jumps into Normandy on D-Day, Holland and fought in the Battle of the Bulge during the winter of 1944/45 followed by occupation duty in Germany. Following the war, he reunited with his wife Angelita A. Favela, after being separated for two and a half years, then proceeded to finish high school and take advantage of the GI Bill to attend Arizona State College in Tempe AZ where he received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in January 1951. Education completed, he pursued a career in California with his wife, in the quest of the American dream and raise a family. Taking various jobs along the way he finally settled into a career in teaching. He and his beloved wife Angie, raised four children Fernando, Armando (deceased), Ricardo and Rose. Joe and Angie enjoyed a 27 year second honeymoon in Las Vegas where they spent many good times together over the decades dancing, dining, concert and games of chance during the hey days of Vegas. Joseph was preceded in death by his mother Fernanda, his brother Ovistano and his son Armando. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Angelita, sons Fernando and Rick and daughter Rose, his sister, Mary Knowlton, six grandchildren any many nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends. It was a good long run and a lot of fun.
A memorial mass will be held at St Kilian's Catholic Church on Saturday February 21,2015 at 2 PM located at 26873 Estanciero Drive Mission Viejo, CA 92691.
Cynthia Backer Proffitt
February 18, 2015
My deepest condolences to my fellow classmate, Ricky, and the entire Favela family. I attended Sparks Junior High School where I had the pleasure of having Mr. Favela as a teacher. He made a lasting impression on me as a kind gentleman who genuinely cared for his students.
Rosemary Ruiz Fernandez
February 17, 2015
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Favela. I went to school with Rick and was a student at Sparks Jr. High and La Puente High School. I will always remember Mr. Favela's friendly smile. May Joseph Favela and all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Cynthia Green - Clark
February 17, 2015
Thanks Mr. Favela for your service to our country and your service to our/my education. You were a great influence on so many young lives including mine. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends.
Cindy Aguilar-Palas
February 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and love are with you as you go through this time of sorrow.
Jeanne Nieto - Palazzo
February 16, 2015
Well done my good and faithful servant. It should be our desire to hear those words when Our Lord calls our name. There is no doubt in my mind they were spoken to Mr. Favela. Many lives were changed because of this wonderful man. You didn't go through his Math class at Sparks Jr. High and not learn something about life and arithmetic. He wanted every kid to succeed, even the ones that set off the stink bombs on test days. Thank You Mrs. Favela, Fernando, Ricky, and Rose for sharing him all those years. I saw him the end of June at my Dads funeral, he still looked great. It meant a lot to see him there. May the Lord bless all of you and comfort you.
Rose Marquez
February 16, 2015
Mom and Dad, Rosie and Niece Angel
February 16, 2015
February 16, 2015
Mr Favela was my teacher back in 67 & 68 a very likable teacher, made going to school easier RIP Dear Sir
February 16, 2015
Joe with his brother & sister, 2005
Richard Favela
February 16, 2015
Uncle Joe & his nephews, 2012
Richard Favela
February 16, 2015
February 16, 2015
Condolences. I was not lucky enough to be one of his students and was in the class next to him at Sparks Middle school in 84/85 and I always was impressed by the way he was with his class. Sturn and polite,propper and conservitave. I wished at that time I was in his class because he tought them to behave and not horse around. My class was out of controll. Only the smart kids got in his class and made the grade. He was a great roll modle to us all. Thank you for many years of service to the kids of my generation.
Rosie and Chuck Aldini
February 16, 2015
We love him and will miss his sought after wisdom that only comes from a life well lived. We loved our casino adventures under his tutelage and got a kick out of his notoriety among the various staffs of his favorite Las Vegas haunts. He made it fun... and always educational! The teacher sure knew his numbers!
Our condolences to his loving and supportive family and most especially to our beloved Aunt Angie.
Love,
Chuck and Rosie Aldini
Joe & Angie Favela & Manuel & Connie Angulo 1993
Joanne Tillson
February 16, 2015
Joanne Tillson
February 16, 2015
Sending all my love to my Nina Angie, Fernando, Rick, Rosie and the grandkids. Nino Joe was a teacher. He never stopped teaching me and all our family. He never stopped leading by example, in love and life. His service to our country in WWII was inspiring and made us so proud. But his love for my Nina Angie, his kids and his grandkids will live on. My hope is that time will heal us all and levee all those happy memories behind to keep us going.
WWII Museum Dec. 2014
February 16, 2015
Aug. 2013 at the Anniversary and Birthday Party in Las Vegas
February 16, 2015
Nena Favela Fields
February 16, 2015
Dear Aunt Angie, Little Rosie, Rick and Fernando. Uncle Joe could light up a room and make everyone there feel a little more special that day. I so admired how devoted he was to Aunt Angie, his life-long love. My condolences to all of you. Though I can't be there for the service, please know I continue to pray for all of you as you move forward. Love, Nena
Luzanne Villarreal (Bonilla)
February 16, 2015
Mr. Favela was my math teacher at Sparks, he was an exceptional teacher and human being I have always thought of him and am glad to know he lived such a full life. My condolences to Mrs. Favela, Fernando, Rick and Rose. He will be missed!
February 16, 2015
Will miss our family cornerstone. Uncle Joe took the road less traveled. From humble immigrant beginnings to WWII participant. For us, his wisdom traveled the best. Love my Uncle Joe. Nephew David - Louisiana
February 15, 2015
Ninety-three is a wonderful age to live to be. Mr. Favela was a kind man and a good teacher. To his family, I hope you're all able to celebrate the love he had for each of you because he sure bragged about you enough!
Lisa Lopez (from Sparks Jr. High),
Colorado
February 15, 2015
In memory of a great teacher who gave his all peace be with his family
Rose Favela
February 15, 2015
Joe and his wife Angie
Rose Favela
February 15, 2015
Debra Palafox-Retolaza
February 15, 2015
RIP MR Favela, my condolences to ur wife and children, u were a great teacher but even a greater man!
David Angulo
February 15, 2015
Dear Nino I will miss you so much. I have many memories of the homes in Reseda, West Covina and los Vegas.
Laura Trull Baird
February 15, 2015
H was my teacher and neighbor in La Puente ....condolences to the family ...RIP
Terry Berg
February 15, 2015
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Favela and family. You are always remembered with loving thoughts. I'm sure there are countless others who feel the same.
Julia Rosas Brett
February 15, 2015
God bless you, you were always fair and just. May you rest in peace.
February 15, 2015
Thank you to his family for sharing this wonderful man, who had such a kind heart, to so many children throughout the years. I was fortunate enough to have been his student at Sparks in 1970 and remember him fondly. Godspeed Mr Favela and thank you.
Dave Miller
February 15, 2015
Rest in peace Mr. Favela, you were great person and a wonderful teacher that touched a lot of young lives at Sparks Jr. High School. Thank you
Tracy Hovland
February 15, 2015
RIP Mr. Favela, U played a BIG role model in my Education @ Sparks Jr High in "72", U will never be forgotten!!
Elizabeth Evans-Razi
February 15, 2015
I have fond memories of Mr. Favela teaching math at Sparks Jr. High. I did not have him as a teacher, but his class was next to a class I had. Whistling with one's fingers was a big thing during 7th grade. I learned every way I could to whistle with my fingers. One day while whistling in the hallway, he politely told me young ladies don't whistle. Not having a father in the home, and no real strong male figures in my life, it struck me profoundly. One he cared enough to let me know, and I did want to be considered a lady. I still can whistle with my fingers, and my students often want me to teach them. I use it when necessary to get my students attention. He was a fine man, with a wonderful family, and his son was my math tutor during high school. His wife was a prominent figure in the office at La Puente High School. His touched many lives including mine, and I know he is missed by many, especially his wonderful family. May you find peace with all the memories you have. Many a students' life was touched by his being a great teacher and wonderful man.
Richard Favela
February 15, 2015
Even though it was very late in his long and memorable life, how fortunate we were in August of 2013 to be able to gather family and friends in Las Vegas to celebrate his and his wife's Angie's 70th wedding anniversary. The occasion gave us an opportunity to present a narrative covering his service during WW II and to honor him with a certificate authenticating the installment of a memorial brick in his memory in the entryway of the new European Theater of Operations "Road to Berlin" building addition to the WW II Museum in New Orleans. We shared all of this with the historian of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Association website and he posted the information and photos on the organization's website. Please go to www.508pir.org and type "Joseph Favela" into the search engine to find out more, much more about this man who lived life to the fullest . . . Uncle Joe, we'll miss you.
February 15, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr. Favela. I didn't know read your Obituary and what an amazing life you had a real hero. Condolences to the family. Reina Sewell
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