He is survived by his mother and stepfather Socorro and Tony Salazar, brothers Miguel, Albert (Larysa), Daniel (Yolanda), Ruben, and Celso Jr.(Olga), sisters Sonia, Sandra and Alice, stepsons Russel and Dustin, his fur babies Coco and Blue, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Joel attended Cecil Avenue Elementary and Jr. High then attended Delano High School. He was a very hard worker. He loved driving a school bus for his kindergarten through Jr. High kids for Bakersfield City School District and Rosedale Union School District for over 30+ years. He did maintenance at the schools, drove for Limousine Scene for 10+ years and also had his own business Sanchez Windows, Blinds, Shutters & Screens. He was very proud of his business and took pride in making it successful. He loved camping, barbecues,the beach, cooking food for the Eagles Club, making jokes, living his best life and was crazy about his fur babies Coco and Blue. He would do anything for those dogs. Joel never knew a stranger. His smile and infectious laugh would brighten any room he entered.
He is loved so much and will forever be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is joined in Heaven by his father Celso Sr, brothers Jesse and David and sister Anita.