He served in the United States Air Force. A brilliant guitarist, music was his passion.
He is survived by his parents, Estevan and Amalia Pacheco; brothers, Ben, Alex and wife Ester, Abel and wife Sarah; sister, Naomi and husband, Jerry Willis; nephews, Jeremy and Jake; nieces, Ales and Ariel; grand-niece, Alyssa; and numerous relatives and friends that loved him dearly.