Jose Carlos Tanabe, 42, passed away peacefully on February 05, 2015, with his family by side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Best know by his middle name, Carlos was a devoted father, wonderful husband and loyal friend. He worked hard, enjoyed life and loved to laugh. Carlos was raised in Douglas AZ, where he attended Douglas High School. He lived in Sierra Vista for the past 17 years. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lisa J. Carbajal; daughter, Chasmine Tanabe (husband, Tyler Davis Laliberte); sons, Carlos Jr and Caden Tanabe; parents, Fausto and Josefina Tanabe; siblings Velma Ittisukananth and Tatsugui Velazquez and countless friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his brother Fausto Tanabe Jr. A Rosary will be held at the Brown Page Mortuary in Douglas AZ on February 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Doors will open to friends and family starting at 3:00 PM. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St Luke's Catholic Church, 1211 E. 15th St, Douglas, AZ on February 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery.