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1941
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2014
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Sombat Lucha Obituary
Resident of Palo Alto
Sombat Lucha, former Crossing Guard at Walter Hays Elementary School, 29 year member of AA, and avid quilter and gardener, died at home on Monday, October 6, 2014 after a lengthy hospitalization. She was 73.
Sombat was born in 1941 in Bangkok, Thailand. She met her husband Jerry while he was working in Thailand as an engineer. They were married in 1969 and she became an American citizen in 1981.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald; sons, Somchai Yensuwan and Steve Lucha of Palo Alto; Frederick Lucha of Stockton; James Lucha of Moreno Valley; and her daughter, Amporn Yamoto of Watsonville; and 8 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pathways Hospice Foundation, (408)730-1200. Please access the online obituary and guestbook at:
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Tina La Placa
June 6, 2015
Dear Jerry,
I just learned about Mrs. Lucha's passing today. I am sooo sad. She is my favorite "wife" from my old days at SRI International. She came to all our parties, year after year to enjoy our celebrations. I wish I would have known earlier about this.... I love Mrs. Lucha with all my heart. She was my big sister. My warm thoughts are with y'all today Jerry.
As ever,
Tina La Placa
David R
November 5, 2014
I enjoyed her message and humor at meetings. She always had a warm smile and a hug for everyone.
October 21, 2014
What an amazing, passionate person she was and what a loss to all of us. No one in my family will ever forget her. Our memories of Sombat will always be intertwined with those of that warm and wonderful time when our kids were little enough for us to be considered acceptable company to walk them to school. We knew we were all safe and cared for under her endlessly loving and protective veil. Thanks Sombat. You truly made a difference!!
sarah
October 20, 2014
She always had such a smile on her face, and just made my mornings. She cared for each and every child who crossed her path. What joy she had!
October 19, 2014
Her spirit will always be present in our memories. Her cooking, dancing, halloween costumes and bird are but a few....
Anne
October 19, 2014
Those of us who walked to school at Walter Hays will never forget your mom. She seemed to know every child, and welcomed them cheerfully every morning. She also took control of that intersection and we knew our kids were safe when she was there. Her smile was a wonderful way to start each day. A few years ago, I bumped into her at an event. While we, of course, remembered her, I was surprised that she remembered both me and my daughter. Hundreds of families crossed her path every week, and she took the time to know each of us. She was special, and we are all sorry for the loss you are feeling.
October 16, 2014
You will be missed but never forgotten. My condolences to the whole family.
Nicole B
October 16, 2014
Beautiful, Powerful, Sweet and Unique... Always a bright spot at FFG and always knowledge and hope to share. Love you! I'm glad you are pain-free and at peace now. I will miss you. Thanks for your example and for your support. Sending love and hugs to my friend Sami - So sorry for your loss.
Vicky B.
October 16, 2014
When I was 20 I went to work at the same company where Sombat worked. She basically ran the place with her spitfire attitude and laughter. When my daughter was born two years later and I was on maternity leave I woke from a nap one day to find Sombat in my living room. She brought a silver rattle for the baby. I still have it 33 years later to pass on to my daughter. She left the company while I was on maternity leave, but we met again when I came to AA. She had six years then, I was so surprised to see her walking across that AA room with a parrot on her shoulder. She remembered me and we began a new recovery friendship. She was loved. She will be missed by so many. My condolences to her family.
Tiz Rymsza
October 15, 2014
A sweet and fun loving gentle spirit...fly with the angels, Sombat !
<3
Thai dancing
carol burns
October 14, 2014
My fondest memory is having Peking Duck in Hong Kong and learning about Thai dancing. We had just moved to Japan and were immersed in three new cultures in less than a month. Fond memories.
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