Brown Family Tree - Person Sheet
Brown Family Tree - Person Sheet
NameJoel Allen Arnink 
, 2nd Cousin, M
, 2nd Cousin, MBirth Date15 Nov 1969
Birth PlacePanorama City, CA
Death Date18 Sep 2021 Age: 51
Death PlaceRio Rancho, NM
Cause of deathCancer
FatherDale Edwin Arnink , M (1938-2021)
MotherCarolyn Rose Brown , F (1937-)
Notes for Joel Allen Arnink
Adopted son.
Our son, Joel Allen Arnink, died Saturday night at 6:15 pm at Rust Medical Canter in Rio Rancho, NM, after working for a year and a half to extend his life with treatments for esophageal cancer. He was born on Nov. 15, 1969 in Panorama City, CA. While we knew that his life would be shortened, and tried to prepare for his death, it has been more painful seeing him without his upbeat smile and laughing eyes than I could have imagined. I am grateful that he asked Friday to be coded DNR since to me it means that he had decided he was done. He was a risk taker who would climb a frozen waterfall with an ice axe. And he could tune your skis or bike with skill. He could cheer me up from a deep depression and was aware of how we all felt. Please reach out to those who need a hug or a giggle today in honor of my baby "Joel la Bobe."
Joel is survived by his mother, Carolyn Brown, Father, Dale Arnink, Step-father, Will Ranken, Brothers Brian Arnink, Craig Arnink and Scott Arnink, many nieces and nephews and step-siblings
Obituary
Joel Allen Arnink died September 18 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center after an almost two year struggle with cancer. Joel was born in Panorama City, California on November 15, 1969. He spent 25 years in bike and ski retail and service. He could tune your skis or bikes with excellent results. At Los Alamos high he was known as "Class Clown" and the second string goalie of the soccer team, not necessarily in that order. From Strings and Spokes in Los Alamos he moved to Paragon Ski in Telluride, Colorado and then on to Downhill Edge in Burlington, Vermont. He then followed the snow and mountain roads to Crested Butte, Colorado. Joel managed the Ski Shop at Pajarito Ski Area for one season and was co-owner and operator of Caballo Bike and Ski in Los Alamos. Joel was an avid fan of soccer, bike racing, football and basketball. He had a deep knowledge of who was who and when. Manchester United was the team he followed most closely. Joel is survived by his mother, Carolyn Brown, and step-father, Will Ranken or Albuquerque, and father, Dale Arnink of Los Alamos. Also surviving him are his three brothers, Brian Arnink of Espanola, Craig Arnink of Albuquerque and Scott Arnink of Vancouver Island, British Colombia. Also surviving are a group of nieces and nephews who will miss the special names he had for them, plus a large contingent of "step" family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 2 at 2:00 pm at the Unitarian Church of Albuquerque at Carlisle and Comanche. Friends and family are encouraged to bring a memory of Joel's love of sports and join in a sip of Gatorade in his honor.
Our son, Joel Allen Arnink, died Saturday night at 6:15 pm at Rust Medical Canter in Rio Rancho, NM, after working for a year and a half to extend his life with treatments for esophageal cancer. He was born on Nov. 15, 1969 in Panorama City, CA. While we knew that his life would be shortened, and tried to prepare for his death, it has been more painful seeing him without his upbeat smile and laughing eyes than I could have imagined. I am grateful that he asked Friday to be coded DNR since to me it means that he had decided he was done. He was a risk taker who would climb a frozen waterfall with an ice axe. And he could tune your skis or bike with skill. He could cheer me up from a deep depression and was aware of how we all felt. Please reach out to those who need a hug or a giggle today in honor of my baby "Joel la Bobe."
Joel is survived by his mother, Carolyn Brown, Father, Dale Arnink, Step-father, Will Ranken, Brothers Brian Arnink, Craig Arnink and Scott Arnink, many nieces and nephews and step-siblings
Obituary
Joel Allen Arnink died September 18 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center after an almost two year struggle with cancer. Joel was born in Panorama City, California on November 15, 1969. He spent 25 years in bike and ski retail and service. He could tune your skis or bikes with excellent results. At Los Alamos high he was known as "Class Clown" and the second string goalie of the soccer team, not necessarily in that order. From Strings and Spokes in Los Alamos he moved to Paragon Ski in Telluride, Colorado and then on to Downhill Edge in Burlington, Vermont. He then followed the snow and mountain roads to Crested Butte, Colorado. Joel managed the Ski Shop at Pajarito Ski Area for one season and was co-owner and operator of Caballo Bike and Ski in Los Alamos. Joel was an avid fan of soccer, bike racing, football and basketball. He had a deep knowledge of who was who and when. Manchester United was the team he followed most closely. Joel is survived by his mother, Carolyn Brown, and step-father, Will Ranken or Albuquerque, and father, Dale Arnink of Los Alamos. Also surviving him are his three brothers, Brian Arnink of Espanola, Craig Arnink of Albuquerque and Scott Arnink of Vancouver Island, British Colombia. Also surviving are a group of nieces and nephews who will miss the special names he had for them, plus a large contingent of "step" family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 2 at 2:00 pm at the Unitarian Church of Albuquerque at Carlisle and Comanche. Friends and family are encouraged to bring a memory of Joel's love of sports and join in a sip of Gatorade in his honor.