Joel Anaya Luera, age 61, born January 8, 1957 in Phoenix AZ passed away October 22, 2018 after a brief illness. He was a strong, stubborn, independent man who loved reading his Bible. He was an animal lover, always ready to laugh and to lend a hand to someone in need. Preceded in death by his parents Sisto and Trinidad Luera, he is survived by his sister, Lydia Luera, his many cousins who will miss him very much and his many feline children. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 9:30 am at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009