The PGR has been invited by the family of Joseph Valentino Sauceda, age 102, to Honor their Hero, and it is our privilege to do so.
His story started in 1920, when his mother, Andrea Sauceda, migrated to Chino, California for work. Shortly after he was born his family moved to Guadalupe in 1925. Joseph was one of seven children and the youngest child of three older brothers, one older sister and little sisters.
He went to grammar school in Guadalupe and graduated from eighth grade in 1936. Growing up in the small town of Guadalupe there wasn’t much to do because it was mostly farmland, but Joseph stayed busy working and was also an aspiring boxer and singer.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army on Sept. 6, 1944. He completed infantry training school on Feb. 17, 1945 at camp Walters, Texas. He was then sent overseas to Tokyo, Japan and eventually to the Philippines to fight as a mortar crew member. Awards and Medals received //Honorable Discharge// Good Conduct// Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal// Philippine Liberation Ribbon W/BZ Star// WWII Victory Medal// Army of Occupation Medal//
After returning from war and completing his years of service Joseph married his wife, Jessie Gonzalez. They started their family and had eight children, five boys and three girls. Joseph dedicated his life to raising and supporting his family. In his later days he could be found singing, watching his sports, and giving glory to the Lord.
He was always a blessing to all of his family or as he would say “his Flock.” It was a blessing to have Joseph V. Sauceda as the patriarch of the Sauceda family and we are proud to call him ours. When they say “They don’t make them like they used too,” Joseph was truly one of kind. A man that exemplifies what it is to have integrity, loyalty, dedication, honor, humility, and perseverance.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place, approx 8 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
Time Table for Thursday, 24 MAR 22:1000 - Staging at Moreno Mortuary 214 N. Lincoln St. Santa Maria, Ca. 93458
https://goo.gl/maps/6ynSSuBTBteph4fp81015 - Briefing
1030 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from Funeral Home to Coach
1045 - Accompany Hero to Guadalupe Dist. Cemetery 4655 W. Main St. Guadalupe, Ca. 93434
https://goo.gl/maps/Cu2CizbS1wCTfSV691100 - Est arrival at cemetery for Flag line and Full Military Honors
In Honor
RC John Archuleta (Milkshake)
ALR 26 Bakersfield
PGR Assistant State Captain So.Central Ca.US Army 62/65
(805) 441-8506
45jarchuleta@gmail.com
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
