BORN

1994

DIED

2016

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Diego Verdugo Sanchez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 6, 2016.

Diego Verdugo Sanchez, 21, was born on August 18, 1994. He was a Son, a Brother, an adored Tio and Cousin. He was also a soon to be father. This family man's life was cut short on April 1, 2016 in Phoenix, due to senseless gun violence. Diego was the youngest of four, but full of life at every second. Diego was always willing to drop whatever he was doing to help a loved one, no matter what the situation was.

Diego was a Tio to 7 nephews and 1 niece, that think the world of him, if they heard him bumping, coming down the street, you would hear a yell, "My Tio Diego is here!"

He is survived by his Mother and Father Esmeralda Sanchez and Jesus Vargas, his older brothers Martin and Rafael Verdugo and Andres Vargas, as well as older sister Esmeralda Verdugo Sanchez.

Diego, was a beautiful soul that was absolutely adored by everyone that he came in contact with. He was extremely loved by all those that knew him. Nothing can describe him better than being a Gentle Giant.

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January 23, 2022

Bethany Verdugo

Miss you D. Miss your laugh, miss your hugs and Miss that smile man. Hope you are resting easy watching over us all.

April 2, 2021

Family

Daniela Sanchez

You're always on my heart heavy, I love you Diego. I miss you so much my baby.

March 23, 2021

Brother

Rafael Verdugo

Miss u lol bro love u always

August 18, 2019

Brother

Martin Verdugo

Tommorow is your bday son .....We are still here Thinking of you, everyday it's still a struggle but we got this.Your son reminds us of you so much we thank God he gave us him.You guys would be like Twins chillin together lol. Miss you I love u with all my Heart bro Happy Bday

April 6, 2019

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Miss u alot Diego wish you were here with us your the last piece of the perfect puzzle , but nothing is perfect . Just know that theirs not a Day we a wish you were here with us,We suppose to Grow old all of us. Il hold it down bro , you know whats up You lived it to the fullest i know that for a fact Fly high my Angel RIP You know since day 1 we were together for ever.

April 1, 2018

Family

Martin Verdugo

What up lil bro Miss you son Alot every day i wish you were here i will never understand . Today marks 2 years seems like couple weeks ago, Love you

March 15, 2018

Family

Bethany Verdugo

It's been almost two years since you left us all and it still feels like yesterday. We will never understand why God took you when He did. But it was clearly for a reason. You know what they say, "It's always the good ones that go first!" We miss you every day. Your niece and nephews miss you just as much. We will forever be grateful for the time we had with you and now more than ever we will never take our family for granted. Wish you were here as always. Miss your laugh, your goofiness and most of all just your presence. One day we will see you again D, one day. Until then, enjoy the peace. We love you so much!

August 18, 2017

Family

Daniela Sanchez

Happy Birthday Diego! I love you!

May 9, 2017

Family

Daniela Sanchez

I love you, I tell you everyday. My baby, I hope your heart is filled with happiness. I can't wait to see that smile, I can't wait to get a hug.

May 4, 2017

Bethany Verdugo

We miss you!

April 1, 2017

Family

Bethany Verdugo

Its a year today... Still so hard. We love you and miss you so much D!!!

March 23, 2017

Family

Daniela Sanchez

Good morning Diego, I love your face. I miss you a lot. Hugs. Kisses <3

March 8, 2017

Family

Daniela Sanchez

I love you Diego.

February 13, 2017

Bethany Verdugo

We miss you still like crazy D. Hopefully you are watching out for all of us! We love you and miss you everyday Lil Bro. Rest Easy!

January 10, 2017

Rafael Verdugo

Man bro new year wish u were here I miss u so much theirs times I'm fine and other times I can't stop thinking of u I STILL can't believe your gone I can't get pass this it's BS why did they have to take u away from us so early just know I will always love u and NEVER forget about u bro love u

December 28, 2016

Daniela Sanchez

Shoulders, chest, pants, shoes ... wipe me down! Ayeeee!!! Diego this is our song. We used to get it! I miss you so much. I know you're home though, I know you're there with the rest of us. My baby, I love your face. I love your heart, I love you. I will see you again, you just wait and I promise I will never let go again. Hugs and kisses brother.

December 26, 2016

Rafael Verdugo

Merry Christmas bro always know your in our minds and will never forget about u this was our 1st Christmas with out u but just remember your spirit will always be with us we miss u and ALWAYS thinking about u MERRY CHRISTMAS LOVE YOUR LITTLE BIG BRO RAFA

December 24, 2016

martin verdugo

Miss you bro it's a struggle every day can't understand why lover you alot miss you

December 22, 2016

Bethany Verdugo

As we are getting closer and closer to Christmas, I can't help but remember how excited you were last year to be able to get everyone something for Christmas. Christmas for sure will never be the same without you. We miss you so much everyday D,even though time has passed it is still hard to understand that we will not hear your voice, we won't be able to hug you and we won't be able to hear your laugh. We just truly miss you so much. Merry Christmas Lil bro, we love you!

December 10, 2016

Rafael Verdugo

Love u bro miss u everyday everything I see or do reminds me of u driving in my car bumping dnt matter what song it is reminds me of u wish u were here we miss u like crazy till this day I STILL dnt think this is real just remember we will ALWAYS keep your memory going I love u lil bro

November 28, 2016

Valeria Sanchez

Dam diego, i still cant believe your gone you come accross my mind everyday ! Your forever being missed. your memories keep playing in my head over & over again..your never forgotten

November 8, 2016

B Carrington

It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.

November 1, 2016

Bethany Verdugo

Hey D, crazy how 7 months have came and went and it still seems like just yesterday that you left us... we miss you everyday and pray that you continue to watch over us. Your nephews and niece all miss you just as much. We hope you are having a good time upstairs Lil bro! We love you!

October 19, 2016

Daniela Sanchez

Was just thinking about you. I always do. I love you Diego.

September 1, 2016

Nina Verdugo

I miss you baby. It gets harder n harder each day to be without you. I never thought I'd lose you. I still can't come to terms with all this. Your son looks so much like you. And I still don't know what to tell him when he starts asking wares his daddy.. Its so hard raising him with out you Diego. I just want you back. . I love you with all my heart. Always and forever My King. I hope your enjoying your time in heaven with all of our children who didn't make it down here..

August 18, 2016

Martin Verdugo

Happy b day Carnal we miss you alot little bro wish you were here with us still very hard for us to accept homie that you are gone.I just want you to know that the whole Family loves you and dearly miss you can't say it enough. Just wanna hang out one more time like we use too. Watch over us take care of our Mom and the Family love you and ttyl

July 21, 2016

Bethany Verdugo

D, we miss you like crazy man.. you have no idea. You should be here with us all.. I wish we could all just hug you one more time and tell you we love you, because we do, all of us. I just hope your chillin in paradise... until we meet again Lil bro.. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU, more than any words can express!

June 22, 2016

KARLA Sanchez

Familia me acabo de enterar lo siento mucho mela, boys n esme im so sorry about ur loss I can't imagine what u have gone thru. I took care of him desde chiquito he was so hyper full of life. My condolences big hug to u all. Mela un abrazote.

June 19, 2016

Martin Verdugo

Happy Father's day Lil bro your first Father's day I know you been waiting a while to be one and I know you would of been a Great Dad , Diego Jr is lucky to have you as a dad, will always have our memories to share with him and show him how his big hard headed Dad was as a person and a great brother and son.We will forever miss your smile your laughter and your presence but your spirit will never Die homie I love you with all my heart and I will talk to you later bro because we are forever together

May 14, 2016

Daniela Sanchez

I love you Diego. Just here sitting here thinking about you. I miss you so much.

May 3, 2016

Martin Verdugo

I love you bro so much we miss you day doesn't go by were we don't think of you.You were like my son I wish I can turn back time and save you or help you like I know I could of .You know I've always been proud of you I know I was hard on you but for good reasons you know what's up.Save me a spot carnalito truly love you and day don't go by were I wish I can talk to you one more time. Will always keep your memory alive tru our family.Take care of my mom bro and Us

April 21, 2016

Daniela Sanchez

Diego.. I love you so much. I hope that you know this. Never ever leave me, ever. You are and will always be my favorite person. You understood, you listened, you knew how to be my brother. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you or miss you. My baby, I was always on your side. Always. Rest peacefully. Wait for me. Make the sky as bright as you made our lives. I love you.

April 20, 2016

Bethany Verdugo

Man Baby D, You are missed so much. It is still so hard to wrap our mind around that you are gone. We will forever be grateful for the time we had with you. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. And I will do everything I can to keep your memory alive for your niece and nephews. Can't wait to see little man it will be our second chance to have a piece of you back with us. We love you very very much Diego. Rest easy Lil bro!

April 19, 2016

Rafael Verdugo

Love u bro will never forget u so many questions and no answer.Take care of mom and give her the strength to get over this bump,I know u didn't choose this but I hope God did this for a reason he would only know.Protect us and we will cary your memories to everybody and soon to be here Diego jR.we will miss u and never ever forget about u.love u lil bro.

April 19, 2016

Rafael Verdugo

To my little brother I will always love u and never forget the good and bad times.I will never forget that big smile u always had dnt ever forget us cause I know I will never forget u.i know u tried to make everybody happy and be their for them that's why a lot of people knew Diego.Dnt ever think u didn't make us proud cause u did.I will always love u and remember u until I see u again bro save me a spot.We will make sure your son is taken care of and make sure who his dad was a big goof ball.We got u.

April 9, 2016

Mickie Snudden

My condolences to the Verdugo/Sanchez family, I'm Bethany's aunt, and had the privilege of meeting this family. A very tight knit, full of love laughter and life, Diego was quiet but always had this huge smile, another life taken to quick, act of pure evil, rest in peace Diego and may they catch and prosecute to the fullest the evil that took you to soon

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