Tomas F. Marmolejo 93, passed away on March 16th in the arms of his loved ones. He was the adoring husband of Dora Marmolejo. They shared 64 years of marriage together never parting. Born in Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles, he was the son of Juan Marmolejo and Irene Tavarez. He entered Basic Army Training from Lincoln High School in Lincoln Heights in May 1945 during World War II. Upon completion of his Infantry training, he was shipped to Japan shortly after the atomic bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There he joined the occupying forces at Kure Naval Base where he was assigned to the signal corps to assist installing and repairing communication lines. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal after a year in Japan. It was a unique experience such that he and my mom maintained a fondness for the culture of Japan throughout their lives. He then returned to Los Angeles where he received degrees from both Lipson's School of Costume Designing and the General Trades School in tailoring and upholstering. He spent many years in the furniture manufacturing business, started his own custom upholstery business, went on to teach adult education and then vocational training for the Los Angeles Unified School District. He retired to Temecula in 1994. He was a dedicated member of St. Alphonsus Church in E.L.A. and later at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in Temecula where he served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Communion. He was a Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and served on their State Council. His deep faith and his love for the Church gave him strength and never wavered. He spent many years delivering food to the less fortunate and administering communion to the home bound. He will be remembered for his selfless love for family, friends and the unborn as well as his easygoing, caring nature. He is survived by his wife Dora, sister Nena, son Abel, daughter Amanda, son-in-law David, and many cherished nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by siblings Johnny, Carmelita, Rudy, Sal, and Jesse. Due to the ongoing Corona virus regulations, his memorial service will be privately held at the England Family Mortuary in Temecula with interment at Riverside National Cemetery with military honors. A member of "The Greatest Generation". Viva Cristo Rey! Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in Temecula.