Obituary of Carlos Manuel Sanchez

Carlos Manuel Sanchez, aged 21, of Lodi, CA, departed this earthly realm on November 7, 2023, in Stockton, CA. Born on December 29, 2001, in Lodi, CA, Carlos was the cherished son of Maria Guerrero and Cesar Sanchez. He will forever be remembered for his gentle spirit, infectious laughter, and devotion to his family. Carlos especially loved his nieces and nephews. Carlos's memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Carlos is survived by his parents, Maria and Cesar (Rachael), his loving siblings, Alexis (Kyle), Alyssa (Ricardo), CJ (Kory); stepbrothers, Gabriel Fong, Tomas D. Guerrero and stepsister, Alexus Guerrero; his grandparents, Henry & Nancy Ramirez, Dan & Faye Guerrero, and Daniel & Nelly Rodriguez; great-grandmother, Maria Ramirez; nieces and nephews, Kylie, Alexander, Adrian, Nathaniel, Emilia, and Delilah; many aunts and uncle's; and his beloved goddaughter, Sailor Hawthorne. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Daniel Guerrero, beloved aunt, Sandra Shay, and cousins, Fernando Miranda, Celina Ramirez, and Robert Ramirez.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 16 at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Ave., in Lodi followed by interment at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 & Harney Ln, in Lodi.