She was well known for her delicious homemade meals and the potluck dishes she would make for special events. Jovita loved to share her stories of her time living on the ranch on 6th Avenue in Hanford with her parents Carmen and Melchi Sanchez and her siblings.
After graduating Hanford High School in 1955, Jovita enjoyed her years working as a bookkeeper at the Hanford Laundry Mat. In May 1959, she married her life-long husband Joe D. Fabela until his passing in 2002.
Jovita is survived by her son Joseph, daughters Yolanda Estrada (Henry), Irene Huggins (Wayne), and Teresa Smith, and grandchildren Candice Gibbs, Alysia Estrada, Wayne and Daniel Huggins, and Carmen and Vanessa Smith. Jovita also has six great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. Jovita will be dearly missed by every one of her family whom she loved so much.
Jovita was preceded in death by her husband Joe Diaz Fabela, her son Michael, her sister Agnes Rodriguez and brother Melchi Sanchez.
Services will be held May 10, 2023 at People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N Douty St in Hanford. Visitation will begin at 10 am; Funeral Service at 11 am; Final Place of Rest at Grangeville Cemetery, Armona, following service. Reception to follow immediately.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests to please donate to your favorite charity.
