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Gregory Sanchez Obituary
Passed away December 20, 2011 in San Pedro at the age of 58. Greg was a beloved husband and father. He leaves behind his wife, Debbie of 37 years; his son, Bryan; daughter, Nicole; and mother, Delfi. He also leaves behind his brother, Alex (Carann); niece, Erin; nephew, Matt; and a large extended family and friends. He lived his life to the fullest by helping others. Greg had a passion for working on old Chevy cars and collecting lighthouses. A vigil service will be held on Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at McNerney's Mortuary Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, December 29, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Mary Star of the Sea Church. His wishes were to be cremated and laid to rest at sea which will take place at a later date. Visitation will be on Wednesday, 3-7 p.m. at:
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Sanchez
December 31, 2011
I will miss you, John Yeargan
December 29, 2011
GREG WAS A GOOD FRIEND GREAT PERSON HE WILL BE MISSED . OUR PRAYS ARE WITH THE FAMILY .FROM THE ESPINOZA FAMILY (RAMIRO)
Eugene Fitzhugh
December 28, 2011
Sorry to hear sudden loss of your brother Alex, my sincere condolences to Sanchez family.
Roman Aguilar
December 28, 2011
Alex and Family,
My condolences of the sudden passing of your brother. Be strong and keep the good memories of him in your heart.
May GOD bless you and your family in this time of sorrow...
Roman Aguilar-NRG
Srie Coustar
December 28, 2011
Dear Mrs Sanchez, Mon Alex and family,
I extend my condolences to you and your family. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share in your loss.
Will keep you in my prayers - Srie
Bob Rea
December 28, 2011
Our prayers are with you and your family.
The Rea family
December 28, 2011
Alex and family, So sorry that you had to endure the sudden loss of Greg. Nancy/NRG
December 27, 2011
mrs. sanchez and alex, and family;
so sorry to hear of the loss of greg, i had good memories of greg growning up with him and your family. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
john dooley
Steve Toigo
December 27, 2011
Debbie, Bryan and Nicole,
I will always be thankful to Greg for all he has done for me these past few years. He had a heart of gold and I will miss all the great stories about boating that he shared with me.
Will keep you in my prayers - Steve Toigo
December 26, 2011
ALOHA Alex, so sorry to hear about Greg's passing. Richard Mead- Kona Hawaii and San Pedro
Frank Mead
December 26, 2011
Sorry to hear about the passing of Greg. Lots of memories growing up. The Mead Family -Avalon .
Kim & Steve Goebel
December 25, 2011
Debbie, Nicole, Brian and Sanchez Family,
We will always remember Sanch dancing in the streets..working on his Chevys and laughing..He will be very missed but always remembered with a smile.
linda gallareto
December 24, 2011
delfi, alex, and family,
i am very sorry to hear of your loss.
linda gallareto
Jessica Stumbaugh-Bolitho
December 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.
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