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Francisco Sanchez Obituary

Francisco Arturo Sanchez
Arturo went with his Lord on January 16, 2013 at the age of 81. The oldest of 8 brothers and sisters, Arturo was born in Deming, New Mexico on January 30, 1931. He came to CA in 1954. A resident of Colton for 52 years he relocated to Hemet in 2003. Arturo proudly served in the Army during the Korean conflict. Upon meeting his wife Dolores and relocating to CA, he had a long successful career as a Manson Bricklayer, eventually starting his own successful construction business. Arturo is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dolores, daughter Christina and sons Arturo Jr. and Ismael (Milo), 2 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, 3 great granddaughters, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, nieces and nephews. A large and loving family who will miss him deeply. A viewing will be held on Weds., January 30, 2013 from 6-8pm. Funeral service will take place on Thurs., January 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Viewing and service will be held at Preciado Funeral Home, San Bernardino. Interment will follow at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery in Colton.

Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Jan. 27, 2013.
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Sanchez family: Sorry to hear of your loss. I know the pain your are feeling. Keep him in your heart and he will always be with you.

Josie (Gonzales) Zavala

January 30, 2013

You will be deeply missed Uncle Art. My prayers go out to the family, may they find comfort in your release from pain. Give my Papa Chuy a big hug for me! I love you and miss you! Until we meet again...

Christina Lucero

January 29, 2013

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