Tommy Orosco Sanchez Sr. of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Roswell. He was born on May 28, 1963, in Artesia, New Mexico to parents Danny and Elidia Sanchez.

Tommy will be remembered as a hardworking man who spent his career as a truck driver. Through that work, he built a life marked by dedication and perseverance, and he will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his mother Elidia and by his wife, Delma Sanchez of Roswell, NM. Tommy was also survived by his brothers, Danny Sanchez of Clovis, NM, Ray Sanchez of Roswell, NM, and Phillip Sanchez of Roswell, NM, and by his sisters, Priscilla Aragon and Debbie Moreno of Roswell, NM. He leaves behind his children, sons; Tommy O. Sanchez Jr. and wife Jamie and Daniel McDonald of Roswell, NM. Daughters; Delma Ellis and husband Mike of Carlsbad, NM, Becky Jackson of Carlsbad, NM, JoAnna and her husband Manny, whom he cherished as one of his own as well as 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren that will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Sanchez brother, Sergio Robles, his daughter, Salena Vanhorn and his son, Michael Searan.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on September 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at LaGrone Funeral Chapel & Crematory located at 900 S Main St, Roswell, NM 88203.

Tommy Orosco Sanchez Sr. will be remembered with love by his family and by all who had the privilege of sharing in his life. His memory will remain in the hearts of those he leaves behind.