Obituary of Joseph A. De La Guerra

79, a native of Santa Barbara passed away on July 7, 2014. Born at Cottage Hospital, September 13, 1934 to Joseph Anthony de la Guerra, Sr. and Juanita Cota de la Guerra. He was the second youngest of seven children; he had five sisters and one brother. Joe attended Santa Barbara High, until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After the Navy, he worked for the Santa Barbara School District then joined the Santa Barbara Fire Department in 1969. He loved his work and was affectionately given the name "Hose". Joe retired in 1996 after 27 years to enjoy quality time with his loving wife Zoanne who preceded him in death in 2013. Joseph is the last direct descendant of the Don Jose de la Guerra family, who built Casa de la Guerra. Well loved by his family and friends, he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his five children, numerous nieces and nephews, 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at Tuckers Grove in Santa Barbara, CA on July 20, 2014 at 12:30 PM in Area 5. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary.