Obituary of David Nicasio Sanchez

Mr. David Nicasio Sanchez, Sr. of Woodbridge passed away Monday October 25, 2004 at his residence at the age of 82. Mr. Sanchez was born April 23, 1922 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Tomas and Maria Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez worked for Southern Pacific Railroad as Railroad Foreman for 43 years before retiring in 1986. He later worked for Boething Tree Farm in Lodi until most recent time. Mr. Sanchez was a member of St. Ann?s Catholic Church. Mr. Sanchez was a United States Army Air Corps and WWII veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; he also enjoyed Dancing, fishing, gardening, traveling, and was avid football fan. He will be best remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mrs. Aurora Sanchez of Woodbridge; 4 sons, David Sanchez, Jr. of Stockton; Thomas Sanchez of Stockton; Rudy Sienega of Elk Grove; Michael Sienega of Sacramento; 6 daughters, Andrea Madrid of Galt; Irene Sandoval of Stockton; Mary Helen Moore of Stockton; Martha Sanchez of Lodi; Alicia Peralta of W. Sacramento; Diana Gonzales of Lodi; 3 brothers, Adolfo Sanchez of Stockton; Gomez Sanchez of Stockton; Tomas Sanchez of Stockton; 2 sisters; Mary Ramirez of Sacramento; Stella Rodriguez of Acampo, 21 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Elvira Sanchez in 1969, 2 brothers, Joe Sanchez and Jess Sanchez, 2 grandchildren, Alex Madrid and Alice Sauceda. A church service will be held Thursday October 28, 2004, 1:00 pm at the St. Anne?s Catholic Church in Lodi, followed by interment at the San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery in Stockton. A Rosary will be held Wednesday 4:00 pm at the Lodi Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday 12:00 - 8:00 pm at the Lodi Funeral Home.