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BORN
1968
DIED
2009
James Sanchez Obituary
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Interment: Will be at a later date.
James was born July 24, 1968, in Los Angeles, Calif. He was a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He served eight years in the Air Force until 1998, receiving an honorable discharge. While serving his country, he studied for his MS degree and graduated from Hawaii Pacific.
Survivors: Beloved wife, Carine Nguyen-Sanchez; sons, Zane and Kyle; parents, Col. Bert Sanchez and Marian Mukai; brothers, Ramon Sanchez, Terry and Tom Ellett; sister, Monika Clark; and best friend, James Lopez.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Sanchez
October 31, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. James was one of the nicest guys I knew in high school. It was a long time ago but, you never forget the nice people who made life easier and more fun. My prayers are with your whole family.
George Halley
October 8, 2010
James was an extraordinary, special man. We lost him almost a year ago and I still went looking for any information about him today. That is how special he really was -- one of those people you never forget.
I don't know what else to say. I didn't know him well, but always felt very welcomed by him and saw him do so much for the Class of '90.
Here's a toast to the one and only James!
August 6, 2010
I was sorry to read of James' demise tonight for the very first time. I joined Accenture in 1998 and followed the whole Bigtimeconsulting.com satire, which brightened my darkest day. I hope yours light up soon. I am very sorry for your loss.
Spencer
April 2, 2010
Was surfing the net looking up Ankara American High School and found info James passing away. We were friends in my junior year of high school. It was a long time ago. But I remember he was always positive, funny, and fun to be around. From what I have read in the guest book they were all traits he carried on through his life. Sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept our sympathy and prayers.
David Moore Hernandez
January 5, 2010
I was very sad to hear of James' passing. He was a very special person. I knew James when he was a Doolie (Freshman) in CS-24 at the Academy and I was a Junior. James made the Academy a better place. He will always be my friend, and he will be missed.
David Moore Hernandez, USAFA Class of 88
K. Stewart
December 19, 2009
Here's a toast...
J. Sposito
November 25, 2009
I am so very sorry for this untimely and heartbreaking loss. I wish peace and healing for all who are feeling the pain of James's passing right now. Monika, my first college roommate, so often spoke with admiration and love about her older brother. I don't think I have ever seen a picture of James where he didn't have a huge smile, and I'll always remember that smile and hope in time that James's family and friends are able to smile a little more each day in loving memory of him.
David & Gail Thompson
November 22, 2009
Carine,
David & I are so sorry about James. He was such a good man. Cherish the memories of the wonderful times of your life together. Those memories will be blessings for you and your precious boys.
November 19, 2009
The rainbow's pot of gold to you James. Thank you.
Ken Helmig, 3rd Sq, '64
Terrell Mayton
November 16, 2009
We will never forget the many contributions that Stripe made to the United States Air Force Academy and graduate community.
The legacy will live on in each of the cadet and graduate lives that have been touched. Stripe you made a difference and rest assured we are all praying for your family and will ensure your vision lives on.
Rusty Savoy
November 16, 2009
Someone needs to play that 3rd verse for him. I regret never meeting James in person, even though he sat on the AOG board only moments away from my house.
I'm so glad to have gotten to know him, & to have been able to learn more about him, even if it was only through electronic media.
One great guy. Here's a toast.
November 16, 2009
I never had the privlege to meet James. But my son TJ sits next to Zane in his classroom. He came home and told me the story. It's heartbreaking. We keep the family in our thoughts and prayers every day and night.
Holly and Tj Conway
Charles Bush
November 15, 2009
James was taken from us too early. He will be greatly missed.
Chuck Bush '63
Lisa Reiser Kibler
November 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends and our Lord Jesus Christ. Cherish your memories.
Lisa Reiser Kibler
WHHS Class of 1986
Fred Umabong
November 15, 2009
I have not meet James in person when they were here in Cebu three months ago But I knew it from Dr. Bert Sanchez who is also a dear friend and a Cebuano. My condolences
Katherine Roy - Champney
November 15, 2009
He was one of the funniest guys I've ever met. Also one of the nicest. I'm very glad our paths crossed, even if only for a short while.
Stripe was one of a kind.
Doug Thompson
November 15, 2009
James was a unique person, beyond words. He was full of energy and zest and approached everything he did with a vigor that was contagious. James was irreplaceble. May God comfort his family during this time. James, we will meet again someday. Until then, Rest in Peace buddy. It was my honor and priveldge to know you and call you my friend. MIGHTY NINETY always!
Sarah White
November 15, 2009
I was very stunned and saddened to hear the news about James/Stripe's death. I am so sorry, Carine, Zane, and Kyle, for your loss. He did so much to bring so many people together. I have several 10-year-plus friendships that would never have existed if it hadn't been for him. Thank you, James/Stripe.
Kristopher (&Kelly) Hickman
November 15, 2009
James was a really great guy, and we will miss him. The Twins
November 15, 2009
A great loss to his family, his community, and to a VERY tight group: the graduate community of the Air Force Academy.
"Stripe" was a great member of the USAF, and a leader among the graduate community with his wisdom and foresight. He will be greatly missed but as Col Hector Negroni said so eloquently: "...the way to make a person immortal is to remember their life."
This fine man will be immortal in MANY people's lives!
A toast brother! Cleared to Flight Level 500 and beyond!
Lt Col Stephen E. Wood
USAFA Class of 1983
Karin Heald
November 15, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Luke Haywas
November 15, 2009
James did more than any one man to bring the graduate community together, putting his time, effort, and fortune toward this goal for many years. Stripe, we will keep your legacy alive. You will be remembered and missed.
Emma Sanchez-Lozada
November 15, 2009
"Goodnight, sweet prince. May flights of angels see thee to thy rest."
Kelly Dennis
November 14, 2009
James,
I honestly had not thought about you in years and now memories come flooding back. You were an interesting boy back in school and from what I have read grew into an amazing man. May your family take comfort in the love and legacy you left behind.
Angela M Enocksen
November 14, 2009
James in high school you were always just observing and calculating everyones next move and in life I know you achieved so much..Your boys will carry on the love and laughter you freeley gave to so many. I am so glad I knew you and I know your family will be strong in thier time of grief..Angela M Enocksen..
Dave Hughes
November 14, 2009
Sorry to see you go Stripe. Your keeping edodo alive let me, an old West Point grad (1950) whose daughter in law Haning Hughes teaches Chinese at the AFA, to keep track of you zoomies. You done good!
November 14, 2009
I shall never forget that James Sanchez was a great friend and supporter of US Air Force Academy activities. The entire USAFA graduate community mourns his passing but chooses instead to celebrate his exemplary life. It is said that the way to make a person immortal is to remember their life. James is indeed immortal in our hearts.
Colonel (USAF-Retired) Hector Andres Negroni
USAFA Class of 1961
John Dewar
November 14, 2009
We are all so shocked and saddened about losing James. It was a pleasure working with him at Freese and Nichols; he and I worked closely on many endeavors. He was creative, witty, and so capable. From the day he joined our firm he was instantly popular both for his professional talents and his good nature. He will be terribly missed. My heart breaks for his family.
Pat Russell, USAFA '68
November 14, 2009
James did so much for the Air Force Academy Alumni - he will be missed by so many of us. I was very greratful for his assistance in setting up our class website. Praying for his family and friends.
Kim Shaw-Wall
November 14, 2009
May all the wonderful memories of James help sustain your family as you grieve and begin the difficult process of rebuilding your lives without him. May God strengthen and bless you.
Bob & Yolanda Moore
November 13, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your lose. We are so saddened by the news. Carine, if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Bob and Yolanda Moore
November 13, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your lose. We are so saddened by the news. Carine, if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Bob and Yolanda Moore
Ferrelle Rodriguez-Perez
November 13, 2009
I am stunned. I cannot even grasp the concept that I will no longer be hearing from someone who has been a wonderful friend and fixture in my life for the past 20 years. James...I will miss you very much. My sincerest condolescences to the family and may God wrap you in his consoling arms and protect and guide you in this crisis.
Mimi Bynum-Johnson
November 13, 2009
I was so saddened to hear about James' sudden passing. Praying for your family in this difficult time.
Parker Shipley
November 13, 2009
I remember Jim as a fellow cadet and a good friend from the Hill. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten. He was our class continuity for Mighty Ninety. God bless him an his family.
Parker Shipley, Milwaukee, WI
CS-36
Waldo Waldman
November 13, 2009
James did so much for our class at the Academy and through the years. He was a giver. My sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Will McDonald
November 13, 2009
James loved his family, especially Carine, Zane and Kyle, more than he could adequately express. We talked about many things over the years, but the subject always seemed to go back to how much he loved his family and the joy his loved ones brought him.
I am proud to say he was a friend.
I miss him deeply.
Ginna Musgrove
November 13, 2009
We were all blessed to know James. My prayers are with his family.
Joel Cavazos
November 13, 2009
I met James through my Kids Jui Jitsu Class, and I had the pleasure of meeting him and talking to him in person recently. I just got to know him, and I know what an outstanding person he was. We were all shocked by the news. May our Lord and Savior Jesus lead him into paradise. I will keep you and your two boys in my prayers.
Rolando Jimenez
November 13, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about his passing. He and I were good friends in High School. Such a shock. My prayers and condolence go out to his family.
Keisha Matthews
November 13, 2009
My prayers are with James' family at this difficult time. May the angels lead you into paradise, James.
John Fortier
November 13, 2009
This is very sad news. My prayers go to his family.
November 13, 2009
James was a wonderful friend to my son and his family. My thoughts and prayers
go out to all of you at this time of
loss and sadness. May you find strength
in the days ahead and may God hold all
of you in his loving care.
Anne Halme
Paige Stanfield-Myers
November 13, 2009
Thinking of your family and extending deepest sympathies. (WHHS)
Callie Fincher
November 13, 2009
Marian and family I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my toughts and prayers.
Laura Garcia
November 13, 2009
My prayers are with the family. May God give you the strength to make a way. Zane and Kyle be proud of your dad may his blessings give you peace always know he is there. God Bless. Laura Garcia WHHS '86
Karen Goree-Wilson
November 13, 2009
I am so sorry for your families loss. take care and just know that you
are in my thoughts and prayers
November 13, 2009
Our Prayers are with the family and friends.
Jeff Wetherbee
November 13, 2009
James was a great friend and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Carine, Zane, Kyle and the rest of his family and friends.
November 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
cynthia elliott
November 13, 2009
Words can not express how shocked I was to hear of James' passing. I knew James from high school and reconnected w/him via facebook about a year or so ago. He was always an honorable and a stand up kind of guy. He will greatly missed by all who knew him. May God's love and mercy confort you at this time of sorrow.
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