James (Jim) Pachuca

James (Jim) Pachuca was born to Guillermo and Librada Pachuca on December 24, 1928 in Edgewood, California. He graduated from Stockton high school in 1946. He met Jesse Marie when he used to go dancing in Stockton, California. Jim and Jesse married on October 21, 1951 at St. Mary’s Church. They moved to Sacramento where Jim worked at Aerojet, the U.S. postal service and McClellan air force base where he ultimately retired. They purchased a home in Sacramento in 1961 and raised two daughters Diane and Cynthia.

Jim worked for McClellan Air Force base and retired in 1987 at 58 years old. He went on to get his pilots license and Jesse and Jim enjoyed their flying trips and flying group. Jim enjoyed flying for almost 30 years. He was also an avid sportsman, hunter, fisherman and camper. He enjoyed travel and life to its fullest.

Jim was fun, loving, intelligent, kind, witty, and always positive.

Jim served his country proudly in the Korean War was a proud veteran and loved his country.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, several siblings and his wife Jesse. Jim is survived by his daughter Diane Van vliet, son-in-law Del Van Vliet, his daughter Cindy Pochini, son-in-law Greg Pochini and his granddaughter Corrina Pochini.