Thomas Lawrence Cordero was born in Hanford, California on August 3, 1959, to Thomas R. Cordero and Geraldine Lawrence. He entered into eternal rest on November 9, 2024, in Hanford, California at the age of 65 years old.

He worked many years in landscaping and enjoyed the outdoors. Thomas also loved listening to his music, and his favorite sport was baseball, but often he would watch football games.

He leaves behind his three children: Thomas, Matthew, Noah and Dominique. As well as his sisters and his brother.