Was born in Uvalde County, Del Rio, Texas on January 20, 1933 and peacefully passed away February 5, 2023 in Santa Clara County, San Jose, California.
In 1948, at 15 years old, Tomas traveled to Santa Clara County in California to harvest pears with his family.
In 1951 Tomas joined the Air Force in Texas. Graduating at the top of his class, he was able to choose where he wanted to serve, Tomas chose Merced, California.
Tomas served our country for 3 years, leaving the Air Force in 1953.
He met and married Alice Swain in San Jose, California in 1955, the two were married until 2015, when Alice passed away, spending nearly 6 decades together!
Tom and Alice raised 4 children, Richard, Sandra, Shirley and Nancy, who gave them 12 grandkids!
Grandpa Tom had 26 great grandchildren!
Tomas loved to dance, he and Alice won many dance competitions earning them many trophies that they proudly displayed.
Tomas traveled to many places with Alice and their good friend and neighbor, Sister Clarice in their van, the three shared many memories, and took LOTS of pictures to share!
While in the Air Force Tomas served as a cook which is where his love of cooking began. Tomas especially enjoyed preparing his famous Thanksgiving stuffing for his large family but equally enjoyed making pancakes for the kids he and Alice cared for in their home daycare.
A jack of all trades, Tomas could build or fix anything, he was always working on cars, and even built a merry-go-round! His garage was FULLY stocked with every tool imaginable!
As patriarch, Tomas created a beautifully bonded family that will carry on his legacy for generations.
Tomas Sanchez Jr. will be deeply missed by all.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oakhillfuneral.com for the Tomas Moya Sanchez Jr. family.
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