He is preceded in death by brother-in-law Tom Steinbach of Denver, CO; stepson Gregory Santa Cruz of Grand Junction, CO; Tio Mel Nuanez of Denver,CO; and Tia Della Ulibarri (Nuanez) of Denver, CO. Tomas was born on June 18, 1953 to Tom and Rosie Gregory. He graduated with an Associates Degree in Construction Management from Front Range Community College. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at 17 and after his military service he worked as a Finish Carpenter for the Union Brotherhood of Carpenters for 42 years. His career took him many places including: Japan, where he assembled computer clean rooms; Disneyland, where he was the superintendent overseeing the construction of Splash Mountain; and Lead Carpentry Instructor at Collbran Job Corps from 2006 until his retirement in 2019. Of all of his career experiences he loved working with the students of Collbran Job Corps the best. He had high expectations of his Carpentry students and was a beloved teacher and respected colleague. Until his passing, Mr. Gregory continued to stay in close contact with many of the students he mentored. He married the love of his life, Suzanne, in 2011, and moved to Collbran, Colorado where they shared nine years of marriage together. Tomas was an avid Harley Davidson rider and made countless cross country trips on his motorcycle. He loved fishing, spending time with friends and family, watching classic films, and always having a story to share. Cooking, creating works of art, designing and building projects and raising dogs were just a few of his passions. Tomas was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Grand Junction, CO. In his 30s, he participated in many Kairos Catholic retreats working with at-risk inner city youth.\
Survived by his parents, siblings, children, step children, grandchildren and great grandchldren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Survived by his parents, siblings, children, step children, grandchildren and great grandchldren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by brother-in-law Tom Steinbach of Denver, CO; stepson Gregory Santa Cruz of Grand Junction, CO; Tio Mel Nuanez of Denver,CO; and Tia Della Ulibarri (Nuanez) of Denver, CO. Tomas was born on June 18, 1953 to Tom and Rosie Gregory. He graduated with an Associates Degree in Construction Management from Front Range Community College. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at 17 and after his military service he worked as a Finish Carpenter for the Union Brotherhood of Carpenters for 42 years. His career took him many places including: Japan, where he assembled computer clean rooms; Disneyland, where he was the superintendent overseeing the construction of Splash Mountain; and Lead Carpentry Instructor at Collbran Job Corps from 2006 until his retirement in 2019. Of all of his career experiences he loved working with the students of Collbran Job Corps the best. He had high expectations of his Carpentry students and was a beloved teacher and respected colleague. Until his passing, Mr. Gregory continued to stay in close contact with many of the students he mentored. He married the love of his life, Suzanne, in 2011, and moved to Collbran, Colorado where they shared nine years of marriage together. Tomas was an avid Harley Davidson rider and made countless cross country trips on his motorcycle. He loved fishing, spending time with friends and family, watching classic films, and always having a story to share. Cooking, creating works of art, designing and building projects and raising dogs were just a few of his passions. Tomas was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Grand Junction, CO. In his 30s, he participated in many Kairos Catholic retreats working with at-risk inner city youth.\
Survived by his parents, siblings, children, step children, grandchildren and great grandchldren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Survived by his parents, siblings, children, step children, grandchildren and great grandchldren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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