Joyce Maureen Sarmento, of Orland, Calif., passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. Born December 4, 1933, in Weed, Calif., Joyce graduated from Yreka High School and attended Heald’s Business College in Sacramento. There she met her husband, Manuel, and they married on October 18, 1953.
Together, Manuel and Joyce were married 40 years, raised three children, Kathleen (Sarmento) Paslay, Mark Sarmento and Terry Sarmento. They owned Sarmento Jewelers, a fixture in downtown Orland, for 32 years. She was an active member of the St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and volunteered as a bookkeeper for the parish. Joyce was a member of the Altar Society, enjoyed bowling and gardening and volunteered her time at the Orland Food Pantry.
Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Sarmento Jr and her son Terry Anthony Sarmento. She is survived by her children Kathleen Paslay, husband Greg and Mark Sarmento, wife Paula, all of Orland. Joyce also leaves behind her grandchildren Elizabeth (Paslay) Jaeger, husband John; Eric Paslay, wife Tamara; Latasha (Sarmento) Marston, husband Donovan; Scott Sarmento, wife Rachel; Rick Lower, wife Tammy; Chris Sarmento, wife Cassie; Emmy Sarmento and fifteen great grandchildren.
Services are to be handled by Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary in Orland. A graveside service will be held at the Orland Catholic Cemetery on Thursday, August 26th at 10 AM. Joyce will be laid to rest next to her husband and son. A Rosary and mass in her memory will be held at a later date at St. Dominic's Church in Orland.
The family would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Joyce’s name to the St. Dominic’s Altar Society, Enloe Hospice or the American Cancer Society.