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Leroy Sanders Obituary
Leroy "Red" Sanders, Jr.
Leroy Vernell "Red" Sanders, Jr., 65, longtime resident of Salinas, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 in Salinas, after a long fight with cancer. He was born August 17, 1946, in Grants Pass, Oregon.
"Red" was a pretty well known guy in Salinas. The restaurant, "Red's Burger Joint" was his namesake, previously known as the "Campus Drive-In". He and his wife, Sandy, owned and operated three similar eateries since 1977, until they both retired in 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandra Sanders and his two daughters, Julie Leroy Sanders Aguirre and Candace Leroy Sanders; his son-in-law, Dennis Aguirre and his one and only granddaughter, Rachel Aguirre; along with his loved "family" at the "Red's Burger Joint - Anthony and the Crew; and his mother-in-law, Elaine Rogers.
He was preceded in death by both parents, Leroy, Sr. and Mary Sanders; along with other loving relatives.
Memorial Mass will be held Monday, January 23, 2012 at 1:30 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 22 Stone St., Salinas, CA 93901.
Following the Mass, all are welcome to attend a "Celebration of Life" in Red's honor at the Church Hall adjacent to the Church on the premises.
Arrangements entrusted to Healey Mortuary & Crematory www.healeymortuary.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mickey Tully
January 22, 2012
Sandy, with sincere regards and deepest sympathy, you and yours are in my thoughts & prayers. May he rest in peace at the banquet table of the Lord. pazYamor
Buster Fitzpatrick
January 21, 2012
Sandy and family,
I was saddened to hear of Red's passing. Red was always one to engage in a conversation if one was available. He is now in a better place and no longer in pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers...
January 20, 2012
Hi Sandy, sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep him in our prayers. Love you. May God Bless you. Say hi to your mom and sisters for me. Cousin Billy and Rosa Tully.
LeAnne McCall
January 19, 2012
Uncle Red was the greatest uncle ever. He was always making us laugh and always taking care of us. I will miss him dearly. Love you Aunt Sandy, Julie and Candace.
Rick Hahn
January 19, 2012
When I worked at the Campus in 1969- Your Dad & Mom picked me up and went to Arroy Sacco and he always sang this song and everytime I hear it - it reminds me of the good times with your dad. Rest in Peace Red. Love Ya Cus
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