On July 14, 2010, Joseph passed suddenly at his home in San Antonio. Born August 27, 1972, son of Robert & Wanda Arthur. Joseph is survived by his biological mother, Debby Van Deventer, her husband, Bill, and her brother and sisters, Robert Lewis, Judy Vogt, Sherril Arthur, Nancy Strickland, and Tina Arthur.

Joseph is also survived by his father Leo Figueroa, his wife Terry, their daughters Marissa, Jamie and Sarah.

Joseph lived in San Francisco from 2004 to 2007. He was an insurance consultant with CIC, CISR licensing, his career spanned 17 years of Property & Casualty Insurance specializing in Technology and Commercial Biotechnology.

Joseph attended Keystone School and Heath Careers High School in San Antonio. He attended University of Texas at Austin from 1990-1991, San Antonio College from 1991 to 1993, Joseph was continuing his education in Medical Technology upon his death.

We miss and love you, Joseph.

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