This site is dedicated to the memory of Joseph Giroux.
Joseph Giroux, born December 24, 1949 passed away September 1, 2012 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Rhea Melrose Giroux and his two daughters, Raquel Gordon and Lucia Giroux. Joseph was the eldest of eight children of Clayton and Dorothea Giroux. Raised in Sacramento, he received a BA in Music from U.C. Davis, then an MA in Music Composition from Queens College, City University of New York. He lived most of his adult life in Santa Cruz. A systems analyst by trade and a composer by vocation, Joseph loved music, the outdoors, birds, travel, and all arts, including singing in the Cabrillo Symphony Chorus. Joseph lived life joyfully, with great humor and intelligence. His love and guidance will be deeply missed by his adoring wife, his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may go to Audubon Society, Sierra Club or The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF.org) which helps children in India. Non-denominational service to be held 11:30 AM, Sept. 22, 2012 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, 7101 Verner Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95841. Celebration of life 1:00 Sept 29, Oakwood Chapel, S.C. Memorial, 3301 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz. Reception will follow.
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What a blessing to have been Joseph's sister-in-law for 32 years. He was one of God's gentle souls. I will never forget him.
ds_giroux
5th October 2012
Our memories of Joe will always be of a kind, thoughtful cousin who always thought of others first. May he rest in the arms of the Lord forever, for he has earned his eternal rest. Joanne Brophy Burgess (Utah cousin)
joanneadams322
23rd September 2012
Time with Joe was never wasted nor regreted...I miss him much.
edgiroux
21st September 2012
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For Joseph who always brought a smile
Lit by Carol on 19th June 2015
thought of all our camping trips today and cant wait till we join again in our path love you daddy
Lit by your little girl raquel on 28th September 2013
Lit by You wil be missed! We will all be together again some day! Love Timothy & Julie on 2nd October 2012