Long time Delta resident Thomas H. “Tom” De La Hoz passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 85.
A graveside funeral service at the Mesa View Cemetery in Delta is planned for a later date.
Thomas De La Hoz was born on May 24, 1934 in Sun Valley, CA to Raimundo and Teresa (Bergano) De La Hoz. Tom was a resident of Sun Valley and Pacoima, CA, graduating from San Fernando High School in 1950. Tom was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Pacoima. Tom served in the U.S. Military (Army) for 2 years, 1955 until 1957.
On August 2, 1958 Tom married Annie Perez, and together they raised four children. Mr. De La Hoz was a builder.
Tom and Annie had lived in Delta for many years, coming from Granada Hills, CA, and were members of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. Tom’s wife, Annie, passed away on July 12, 2015.
In his free time, Tom enjoyed fishing.
Among Tom’s survivors are his four children: Anna Bauer (Timothy), of Woodstock, GA; Henry De La Hoz of Grand Junction; Jennie Day (Jon) of Cedaredge; and John De La Hoz (Denise), of Canton, GA. Tom has 8 grandchildren.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Annie; his parents, 3 brothers and one sister.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at
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