Dominic Christopher Sanchez, 41, the man known to be tough as nails, with the infectious smile, and great sense of humor, left us peacefully on April 2, 2015. As always, his loving wife was right by his side.

He was born January 2, 1974 to Luis and Anna May Sanchez in Downey, California. He moved to Pasco, Washington in 1989 and attended Pasco High School.

Dominic made many friends working as a DJ and Comedy Host in local night clubs. In 2002, he met the love of his life, Susie, and they married in 2003 at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada. He worked at AT&T for several years before taking a job at TiLite where he achieved his goal of helping others and giving back to those with disabilities.  He inspired others to not let their disabilities hold them back.

Dominic enjoyed detailing his cars, driving fast, taking random road trips, taking pictures, In-N-Out Burger, classic movie quotes, but most of all he loved his family. His willingness to drop everything to help others goes without saying.

He is survived by his wife, Susie and puppy Roxy; brother Louie and Jill Sanchez of Colorado; brother  Vincent Sanchez of California; sister Miranda Sanchez of Tacoma, Washington; step brother Ronald Malachi of New Hampshire; step brother Robin Malachi of Texas; mother in law Jane Moron of Richland, Washington, and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, Luis Sanchez; mother and stepfather Anna May and Ronald Malachi; brother Alexander Sanchez and father in law Mario Moron.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Art Therapy Program to:

OHSU Foundation

MS/45

PO Box 4000

Portland, OR 98208

Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home. The funeral will be at Faith Assembly in Pasco on Saturday, April 18 at 11:00am, with hour viewing prior to the service.