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Joaquin Vogel, age 83 of Sparta, NC; passed away Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at his residence.
Joaquin was born September 7th, 1941 in Colombia, South America to the late Siegfried and Selma Lewin Vogel. He was a life-long animal lover who enjoyed raising a variety of animals, reptiles, and fish. Prior to his illness, he enjoyed woodworking and working and fixing most anything. He loved creating habitats for the wild.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Vogel of the home; three sons: David Vogel and wife Jeong of Montain View, CA, Steve Vogel of Fairfax, VA, Michael Vogel and wife Adelle of Yarmouth, ME; three grandchildren: Abigail Vogel of Mountain View, CA, Tyler Vogel and Stephanie Vogel of Yarmouth, ME; two cousins: Martin Levy of Brazil, Arnoldo Levy of Colombia.
No formal services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Twin Oaks Animal Shelter 2970 US Highway 21, Sparta, NC 28675.
Thomas Family Funeral Service is honored to be serving the Vogel family. If you wish, online tributes may be extended to the family at www.thomasfamilyfs.com.
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Twin Oaks Animal Shelter
2970 US Hwy 21, Sparta NC 28675