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Joseph Cook Alfafara
July 21, 1947 – June 23, 2013
"Joe" was born on July 21, 1947 in San Diego, California to Helen and Isidro Alfafara. They moved to the Bay Area when Joe was a young child and Joe lived and loved living in San Francisco for over sixty years.
Joe is survived by his loving sons Aric and Joseph and their mother, Betty. Joe had five grandchildren he dearly loved: Aric's sons Elijah and Jeremiah; and Joseph's children Ariana, Hollie and Joseph Jr. III. He also leaves his life partner and companion, Anita Sanchez and host of extended family and friends.
Joe worked and retired after 27 years at the United States Postal Service. He worked in various security guard positions after his retirement. He enjoyed his last part-time position and being with his co-workers as a Museum Guard at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
The brothers, Isidro and Celestino Alfafara came to the United States from the Philippines in 1929 – along with many single young Filipino men seeking opportunity and who were recruited to perform labor in this country. The dream of opportunity turned to disappointment when the only work allowed them were in low-paying survival jobs as farmworkers in the fields of Hawaii and California, cannery workers in Washington and Alaska and bus boys, janitors, cooks, and other hard jobs. To assist and support each other our Filipino pioneer, among them the Alfafara brothers were active and leaders in Filipino fraternal organizations, most notably "The Caballeros Dimas Alang" to help each other in their struggle for a better life in their new country.
Joe was particularly proud of the California Supreme court May 22, 1945 decision in the Alfafara v Fross, 26 Cal.2d 358, a suit by Celestino which prevented him from purchasing real property because he was an "alien". The court determined that Celestino was not an alien and ruled in his favor. This landmark decision allowed for minorities to acquire real property in this state. Joe was proud of the legacy of which his family played a major role and contribution.
Joe will be remembered as a kind and loving man who enjoyed being with his family, going to clubs with his friends, dressing up in his coordinated ensemble of colorful suits, and enjoying and appreciating the simple things in life.
He will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 5:00-9:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Sunday 6:30pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. Committal Monday 11:00am at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
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Joseph Cook Alfafara
July 21, 1947 – June 23, 2013
"Joe" was born on July 21, 1947 in San Diego, California to Helen and Isidro Alfafara. They moved to the Bay Area when Joe was a young child and Joe lived and loved living in San Francisco for over sixty years.
Joe is survived by his loving sons Aric and Joseph and their mother, Betty. Joe had five grandchildren he dearly loved: Aric's sons Elijah and Jeremiah; and Joseph's children Ariana, Hollie and Joseph Jr. III. He also leaves his life partner and companion, Anita Sanchez and host of extended family and friends.
Joe worked and retired after 27 years at the United States Postal Service. He worked in various security guard positions after his retirement. He enjoyed his last part-time position and being with his co-workers as a Museum Guard at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
The brothers, Isidro and Celestino Alfafara came to the United States from the Philippines in 1929 – along with many single young Filipino men seeking opportunity and who were recruited to perform labor in this country. The dream of opportunity turned to disappointment when the only work allowed them were in low-paying survival jobs as farmworkers in the fields of Hawaii and California, cannery workers in Washington and Alaska and bus boys, janitors, cooks, and other hard jobs. To assist and support each other our Filipino pioneer, among them the Alfafara brothers were active and leaders in Filipino fraternal organizations, most notably "The Caballeros Dimas Alang" to help each other in their struggle for a better life in their new country.
Joe was particularly proud of the California Supreme court May 22, 1945 decision in the Alfafara v Fross, 26 Cal.2d 358, a suit by Celestino which prevented him from purchasing real property because he was an "alien". The court determined that Celestino was not an alien and ruled in his favor. This landmark decision allowed for minorities to acquire real property in this state. Joe was proud of the legacy of which his family played a major role and contribution.
Joe will be remembered as a kind and loving man who enjoyed being with his family, going to clubs with his friends, dressing up in his coordinated ensemble of colorful suits, and enjoying and appreciating the simple things in life.
He will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 5:00-9:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Sunday 6:30pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. Committal Monday 11:00am at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
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Joseph Cook Alfafara
July 21, 1947 – June 23, 2013
"Joe" was born on July 21, 1947 in San Diego, California to Helen and Isidro Alfafara. They moved to the Bay Area when Joe was a young child and Joe lived and loved living in San Francisco for over sixty years.
Joe is survived by his loving sons Aric and Joseph and their mother, Betty. Joe had five grandchildren he dearly loved: Aric's sons Elijah and Jeremiah; and Joseph's children Ariana, Hollie and Joseph Jr. III. He also leaves his life partner and companion, Anita Sanchez and host of extended family and friends.
Joe worked and retired after 27 years at the United States Postal Service. He worked in various security guard positions after his retirement. He enjoyed his last part-time position and being with his co-workers as a Museum Guard at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
The brothers, Isidro and Celestino Alfafara came to the United States from the Philippines in 1929 – along with many single young Filipino men seeking opportunity and who were recruited to perform labor in this country. The dream of opportunity turned to disappointment when the only work allowed them were in low-paying survival jobs as farmworkers in the fields of Hawaii and California, cannery workers in Washington and Alaska and bus boys, janitors, cooks, and other hard jobs. To assist and support each other our Filipino pioneer, among them the Alfafara brothers were active and leaders in Filipino fraternal organizations, most notably "The Caballeros Dimas Alang" to help each other in their struggle for a better life in their new country.
Joe was particularly proud of the California Supreme court May 22, 1945 decision in the Alfafara v Fross, 26 Cal.2d 358, a suit by Celestino which prevented him from purchasing real property because he was an "alien". The court determined that Celestino was not an alien and ruled in his favor. This landmark decision allowed for minorities to acquire real property in this state. Joe was proud of the legacy of which his family played a major role and contribution.
Joe will be remembered as a kind and loving man who enjoyed being with his family, going to clubs with his friends, dressing up in his coordinated ensemble of colorful suits, and enjoying and appreciating the simple things in life.
He will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 5:00-9:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Sunday 6:30pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. Committal Monday 11:00am at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
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Joseph Cook Alfafara
July 21, 1947 – June 23, 2013
"Joe" was born on July 21, 1947 in San Diego, California to Helen and Isidro Alfafara. They moved to the Bay Area when Joe was a young child and Joe lived and loved living in San Francisco for over sixty years.
Joe is survived by his loving sons Aric and Joseph and their mother, Betty. Joe had five grandchildren he dearly loved: Aric's sons Elijah and Jeremiah; and Joseph's children Ariana, Hollie and Joseph Jr. III. He also leaves his life partner and companion, Anita Sanchez and host of extended family and friends.
Joe worked and retired after 27 years at the United States Postal Service. He worked in various security guard positions after his retirement. He enjoyed his last part-time position and being with his co-workers as a Museum Guard at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
The brothers, Isidro and Celestino Alfafara came to the United States from the Philippines in 1929 – along with many single young Filipino men seeking opportunity and who were recruited to perform labor in this country. The dream of opportunity turned to disappointment when the only work allowed them were in low-paying survival jobs as farmworkers in the fields of Hawaii and California, cannery workers in Washington and Alaska and bus boys, janitors, cooks, and other hard jobs. To assist and support each other our Filipino pioneer, among them the Alfafara brothers were active and leaders in Filipino fraternal organizations, most notably "The Caballeros Dimas Alang" to help each other in their struggle for a better life in their new country.
Joe was particularly proud of the California Supreme court May 22, 1945 decision in the Alfafara v Fross, 26 Cal.2d 358, a suit by Celestino which prevented him from purchasing real property because he was an "alien". The court determined that Celestino was not an alien and ruled in his favor. This landmark decision allowed for minorities to acquire real property in this state. Joe was proud of the legacy of which his family played a major role and contribution.
Joe will be remembered as a kind and loving man who enjoyed being with his family, going to clubs with his friends, dressing up in his coordinated ensemble of colorful suits, and enjoying and appreciating the simple things in life.
He will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 5:00-9:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Sunday 6:30pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. Committal Monday 11:00am at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
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