Felix Pareja, 68, was called to his eternal reward at 9:50 p.m. Thursday Nov. 3, at Marley Hospice House with his family by his side. A visitation and rosary were held Nov. 10 at Hampton Funeral Home in Prescott. A celebration of Felix’s life will take place at 11 o’clock this morning (Nov. 11) at Sacred Heart Church on Fleury Street in Prescott.
He was born on Dec. 9, 1942, in Oakland, Calif., to Ben and Minnie.
Felix was raised in the Verde Valley, spent 10 years in Holbrook, and then moved to Prescott in 1979. He made a career in the lumber industry and influenced the path of many along the way.
Felix was a loving and caring family man. His family was his first love, with sports being a close second.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara of Prescott; two sons, Michael (Mary) and Felix (Brandi), both of Prescott; one daughter, Nikki of Phoenix; six grandsons, Ben, Jonnie, Josh, Mike, Isaac and Jacob; two granddaughters, Jessica and Cassie; a great-granddaughter, Selena; his brother Benjamin and sister Sally Sterrett, both of Camp Verde, his sister Doris of Eureka, Calif.; and numerous extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved father and mother, and his brother, Michael.
