Thomas Rosales Aceves

“Tom” is survived by his two sisters, Gracie and Marta, and brother Robert; his five children, Cord,

Tabatha, Annette, Tomas, and Natalie; his 7 grandkids and 4 great-grandchildren. Born in Ysleta, Texas, he

eventually found his way to California, where he spent his time between Beaumont and Los Angeles.

Tom would love to say that his patriotism is why he joined the Marines, but he joined to help keep him

out of the trouble that somehow always found him. He served for three years, earning many

achievements, such as the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge that he loved to mention to anyone who would

listen. Tom spent his life working and helping others. He lived and loved for his family, The Beatles and

The Los Angeles Dodgers. His cats Katie and Gizmo helped keep him company while he worked in his

yard, where he would love to spend his time. Tom loved to cause a scene and made sure that everyone

and everything would feel his exiting the Earth. The wind storm and the Indians came to carry him home

on Thanksgiving Day. Just the way he would’ve wanted his passing to go, with the wind in his hair. He will

be immensely missed.