With sadness, VCCCDRA has learned of the passing of Joyce Parkel on June 9, 2026 in Ojai, California.
Joyce retired in 2006 as a professor of health and physical education at Oxnard College. Joyce was hired in 1976, one year after Oxnard College opened.
Joyce graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Physiology from California Lutheran University in 1966, followed by a Doctorate of Education from the University of La Verne in 1983.
Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.
Please use this link to view Joyce’s obituary.
Retired (February 2015); Dean, Career and Technical Education, Oxnard College (2008-2015); Professor, Business, Oxnard College (1992-2008); Adjunct Professor, Business, Business Information Systems, Moorpark and Ventura Colleges (1976-1992); Intermediate Steno Secretary, Moorpark and Ventura Colleges (1970-1974).