Joel Sandoval Aguilar Sr.

Joel was born on August 14th 1962 to Miguel and Maria Hernandez in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. He is the oldest of 4. The family moved around a lot when he was younger and finally settled in Yakima, WA. He went to Davis high school, while in school he met the love of his life Stella at church in 1979 and they married November 6th 1981 just before Joel went into the Army. After basic training he was stationed in Aschaffenburg, Germany where he was a petroleum specialist, he was very proud of his time in the service.

After the service he worked for Snokist Growers for 25 years, first as a sanitation worker then working himself up to sanitation Supervisor until it closed down.

They had two children Joel Jr. and Amanda. Joel loved to be outside, the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Yankees, watching WWE and barbeques with his family and friends. Working in the yard was one of his passions until he passed it down to the grandkids but he would be out there supervising the grandkids to make sure it was done right.

Joel was preceded in death by his parents Maria and Miguel.

Joel is survived by his wife Stella of 42 years, His son Joel Jr (Sandra) and his daughter Amanda his grandchildren Destiny, Omar, Samuel, Silence, Nathan, Christian, Miracle, Nicholas and Ezekiel. His brother Geraldo and his sisters Norma and Juventina as well as many nieces and nephews

A visitation for Joel will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Keith & Keith Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.keithandkeith.com for the Aguilar family.