Velma SANCHEZ Tenoso Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Velma SANCHEZ Tenoso (Santa Barbara, California) is shared. Velma, born on November 16, 1952, passed away on September 14, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Teresa Boardman; and her brother Ernie Sanchez. She is survived by: her husband Pete Tenoso Jr.; her sons, Paul and Daniel Tenoso; her brother Chris Scott; her stepfather Dick Boardman; her stepson Pete Tenoso III (Mary); her stepgrandsons, Peter IV and Steven; and her sister-in-law Teresa Ledesma.
Viewing was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Welch-Ryce Haider (15 E Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101). A graveside service was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Calvary Cemetery (199 N Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110).
In Lieu of Flowers: Please consider donating to: Sansum Diabetic Research Institute 2219 Bath St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
