Javier Alarcon Sanchez

Born on July 30, 1945, in Carreras, Durango, Mexico, to Beatriz Alarcón and Manuel Sánchez, Javier developed a deep love for trucking at a young age. He often accompanied his father on long journeys across Mexico, where he fondly remembered the nights spent gathering dry wood for campfires. Javier learned to drive early on, and by his teenage years, he was delivering bread for Jesús Pizarro in Juárez, Chihuahua. Although his youthful enthusiasm sometimes led to his delivery vehicle being confiscated—since he was too young to drive legally—his passion for the road only grew stronger. As an adult, Javier worked and drove from the Ports of San Pedro to Long Beach, CA and the Southern Pacific Railroad stations, playing a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services to his community.

In 1965, Javier moved to California, where he found a second home in Lincoln Heights, a neighborhood that would become central to his life. It was here that he met the love of his life through a fortuitous introduction by his best friend, Pablo Cano, who introduced him to his wife Ofelia Cano's best friend, Blanca Margarita Ramírez. Javier and Blanca married on December 26, 1987, and together they built a beautiful life, raising two children: Raul Omar Sanchez Ramirez (married to Gardenia Padilla) and Adriana Sanchez Ramirez Clark (married to Kenneth Moroni Clark Jr).

Javier’s life was further blessed when he became a grandfather. In November 2014, he welcomed his first granddaughter, Galilea Olive (Parents Omar & Gardenia), with whom he shared many cherished moments with. In November 2021, he became a proud grandfather to his first grandson Ares King (Parents Adriana & Kenneth), and in January 2023, his second grandson, Atlas Orion (Parents Adriana & Kenneth), was born, bringing even more joy to his heart.

Javier was a dedicated and skilled truck driver, known for his meticulous attention to detail and his unwavering commitment to his work. He earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues, friends, and family, always ready to lend a helping hand and share his wealth of knowledge and experience.

Beyond his work, Javier had many passions. He loved spending time with his family, watching kung-fu movies, and enjoying boxing matches. Known for his easygoing nature, he also enjoyed having a beer or two—whether alone or with anyone who wanted to share stories, laughter, and good company. Later in life, he found great joy in tending to his garden and exploring the scenic trails of Daley Ranch and Dixon Lake in Escondido, California. His warm smile, generous spirit, and kind heart left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

A visitation will be held on November 14, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Dignity Memorial McLeod Mortuary in Escondido, California. A funeral mass will be celebrated on November 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Resurrection Catholic Church in Escondido, CA. Following the mass, a celebration of Javier's life will be held at the mortuary.