Solomon (Felix) Sanchez

Felix was born in Indio, California to Amado and Belen Sanchez and was the fifth of fourteen siblings. John, Mary, Petra, Sabino, Joe, Geroge, Carmen, Helen, Esther, Ruban, Jimmy, Belen, and Gilbert. Felix lived in Colton and Riverside. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959 which included a tour in Korea. Felix met his future wife, Julia in 1958. They were married in 1961 and moved to Santa Barbara, California.

Felix worked for the Goleta School District from 1966 until he retired in 1997. Felix and Julie have been parishioners of St. Raphael’s Parish since 1966 and have been very active, Felix as an usher for over forty years and Julie for cleaning and flower arrangements for mass.

Felix joined the Knights of Columbus, Council 5300 in 1976 and has been the Bartender for their meetings and social events for over 45 years.

He is greatly missed by the many friends, family, and loved ones whose lives he touched with his kindness and generosity and we take comfort in knowing that he is now resting with God.