Obituary of Joyce DePass

Joyce DePass, age 53, a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, died suddenly on April 25, 2017 at a local hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was also an active member of the Saint Isidore the Farmer Roman Catholic Church in Watkins, Colorado.Joyce Hamasaki was born on January 6, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Walter and Winnie (Judd) Hamasaki. She grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Radford High School in Honolulu in 1982. She married James Anthony DePass on June 30, 1982 in Honolulu.The couple moved with the Air Force to Florida, California, and Louisiana. They settled in Colorado Springs in 1995.Joyce loved coaching volleyball, playing volleyball, and was a helping hand to her many friends. She was a member of the Society of Saint Paul and the Altitude Volleyball Club. She is survived by her loving husband, MSgt James A. DePass; and her children, Tiffany (Matt) Weisner, Christina DePass, James DePass, John John DePass, Diamond Brooks, Anna Ruth DePass and MaryAnne DePass. She is also survived by her mother, Winnie Thomas; three brothers, Walter (Kathy) Hamasaki, Mark Hamasaki, and John Hamasaki; and her three sisters, Michelle Hamasaki, Debbie Hamasaki and Haunani Victorino. She has ten wonderful grandchildren.Wake will be held from 7:00PM-9:00PM, Friday, April 28, 2017 at The Springs Funeral Services - North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.A Rosary will be said at 10:30AM, with a Funeral Mass to Follow at 11:00AM, Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Saint Isidore the Farmer Roman Catholic Church, 32100 East Colfax Service Road, Watkins, Colorado 80137. Burial will be at the Church Cemetery.Joyce will be best remembered for the "Aloha" that she showed to everyone she knew. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services - North6575 Oakwood BoulevardColorado Springs, COUnited States 80923 Events Cemetery Saturday, April 29, 2017 12:00AM St. Isidore the Farmer Roman Catholic Church Cemetery 32100 East Colfax Service Road Watkins, CO 80137 Phone: 303-344-9300 Visitation Wednesday, April 26, 2017 7:00PM - 9:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Service Saturday, April 29, 2017 10:30AM - 11:00AM St. Isidore the Farmer Roman Catholic Church 32100 East Colfax Service Road Watkins, CO 80137 Phone: 303-344-9300 Service Saturday, April 29, 2017 11:00AM St. Isidore the Farmer Roman Catholic Church 32100 East Colfax Service Road Watkins, CO 80137 Phone: 303-344-9300