Joan LaGreca

1921 – 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joan LaGreca a remarkable soul who journeyed from England to the US.

Joan passed away peacefully on October 6 at the age of 102 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Yorkshire England in 1921. Joan study at the Royal Academy of art in England. She served her country as a radio operator during World War ll.

It was there she met and married the love of her life Bart LaGreca, an American soldier. After the war, they embarked on a new chapter in their life and Joan immigrated to the United States. Her passion in life was the love of gardening, and her artistic talents in painting. In Santa Barbara she realized her dream of owning a flower shop, where her love for flowers flourished. She shared her passion with the community with her stunning designs. Joan was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and to all who knew her. Her kindness and strength will forever be cherished. May she rest in eternal, peace forever remembered.

Survived by her two daughters Susan LaGreca, Mary Drummond; her grandchildren; Chad Dewitt of Santa Barbara, Jeremy Drummond of Ojai CA, Ryan Drummond of Eagleville Tennessee. Danny LaGreca of Reno Nevada, and Laura LaGreca of Santa Barbara CA. She also enjoyed the love and company of her six great grandchildren.

Joan was a student at the braille Institute in Santa Barbara California, which gave her so much joy.

In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly request that donation be made in Joan’s honor to braille institute a cause close to her heart.

A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery on Friday, October 27 at 11:00 am.

Arrangements by Welch-Ryce Haider.