Obituary of Joseph Hazher

Joe passed away peacefully at Mission Terrace, Santa Barbara, California. He was born in Akron, Ohio but lived most of his life in Des Moines, Iowa and Santa Barbara. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Kamel Hazher as well as his three brothers and a sister. Joe is survived by Yolanda, his lovely wife of 68 years and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He served in the US Army during World War II in North Africa and Italy and was a decorated soldier. He received the Silver Star for his bravery as a paramedic. The family thanks the wonderful caregivers at Cliff View Terrace and Mission Terrace for their loving care and kindness to our Uncle Joe in his last days. Visitation will be at the McDermott -Crockett Mortuary Chapel on Sunday February 2, 2014 from 1 to 4 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Raphael's Church in Goleta, California Tuesday February 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM , Internment will be at Calvary Cemetery following the Mass. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary