Francisco Sanchez

Francisco Sanchez Ochoa, 96, of Casa Grande, Az., died on February 28, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1926, in Pajacuaran, Mexico to Jose Sanchez-Novoa and Natalia Ochoa-Rivera.

Kiko, ventured out on his own at the early age of fourteen and migrated to the United States by seventeen. He was a self-made man; devoted to his work and family. A stylish gentleman with a passion for music and dancing. Although, he could be grumpy and stubborn at times -he was also charismatic, adventurous, and fun.

Kiko, pop, grumpy old grandpa will be greatly missed. Like he always said, “Okey Dokey baby, until we meet again!

Kiko is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years; Maria E. Sanchez; Children: Alicia Valencia-Guazo, Robert Leland-Whitman, Lucy Vega, Melania Ritchie, America Cervantes, Frank, Sandra, and Saul Sanchez; Siblings: Juan Sanchez, and Alicia Sanchez De Parra; Thirty-Three Grandchildren and Twelve Great- Grandchildren.

Kiko is preceded by both his parents and five siblings.

Wake / Rosary, Friday, March 10, 2023, 6 pm. Family Residence. Contact Family for more Information.

Mass Service, Saturday, March 11, 2023, 12 pm. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

201 E. 2nd Str. Casa Grande, Az.

J. Warren Funeral Services are handling arrangements.