Thomas Mitchell Wallace was born on September 5, 1953, in Fontana, California, the fourth of six children. After graduating from Saint Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, California, Fr. Tom was ordained on January 18, 1980, the first priest ordained for the newly formed Diocese of San Bernardino. After a couple of parish assignments, he volunteered to serve in the missions in Peru and Ecuador for three years before returning to the diocese to pastor several parishes. In 2001 he was made a Monsignor and continued to serve in various roles in the diocese, tirelessly dedicating himself to the service of God's people and his brother priests. He died peacefully on January 22, 2023. His kindness, humility, and smile will be greatly missed.
A viewing and rosaries for Thomas will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 2525 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92405. A vigil will occur Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 2525 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92405. A viewing will occur Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Our Lady Of the Rosary Cathedral, 2525 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92405. A funeral mass will occur Monday, February 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 14085 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709. A committal service will occur Monday, February 6, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, 3510 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324. A reception will occur Monday, February 6, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at St. Adelaide Catholic Church, 27457 Baseline Street, Highland, CA 92346.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.montecitomemorialparkandmortuary.com for the Wallace family.
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