CASA GRANDE — Francisco "Kiko" Sanchez Ochoa, 96, of Casa Grande died on Feb. 28, 2023.
Mr. Sanchez was born on Aug. 5, 1926, in Pajacuaran, Michoacan, Mexico, to Jose Sanchez Novoa and Natalia Ochoa Rivera. He ventured out on his own at the early age of 14 and migrated to the United States by 17. He was a self-made man and devoted to his work and family.
A stylish gentleman with a passion for music and dancing, he could be grumpy and stubborn at times but was also charismatic, adventurous and fun. Sometimes known as Pop or Grumpy Old Grandpa, he would sometimes say, “Okey dokey, baby, until we meet again!"
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Maria E. Sanchez; eight daughters and sons, Alicia Valencia-Guazo, Robert Leland-Whitman, Lucy Vega, Melania Ritchie, America Cervantes, Frank, Sandra and Saul Sanchez; two siblings, Juan Sanchez and Alicia Sanchez DeParra; 33 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five siblings.
Wake and rosary beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at the family home. Contact the family for more information. Funeral Mass celebrated at noon on Saturday, March 11, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
J. Warren Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
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