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Joe Sanchez Obituary
A memorial service in his honor will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, January 18 at Temple of Prayer, Main Street, Somerton, Arizona. We are blessed to have Pastor Lopez officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Yuma.
Joe was born May 2, 1927 in Coeneo, Michoacan, Mexico to Pablo and Natalia (Ruiz) Sanchez. On May 16, 1953 he married Ramona M Sanchez in Somerton. Joe was employed as a meat merchant at Southwest Meat Company for 35 years where he later retired in August of 1995. In his retired years he spent his time enjoying his wife, grandkids and great grandkids. He also kept himself busy working part time for his son's air conditioning business. He enjoyed watching Bonanza, gardening, indulging his sweet tooth much too often and joking around with anyone with a sense of humor.
Joe is survived by his two sisters, Esperanza "Hope" White (Paul) and Rose Sanchez, two brothers Salomon Sanchez and Alfonso Sanchez; his three children, Dorcas A. DeAnda (Tony), Joseph N Sanchez, and Jake P Sanchez; five grandchildren, Tony J DeAnda Jr., Monica L Reichman (John), Felisha A Yeager (Jason), Bianca M DeAnda and Thomas C Parker and six great-grandchildren, Nathan "BooBoo" Reichman, Elizabeth G Torres, Angelyna J Reichman, Ryker P Yeager, Meila G Yeager and John R Reichman Jr.
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." – Thomas Campbell.
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for Joe Sanchez
January 22, 2013
Ramona and Dorcas,
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing, I have fond memories of him attending church since I was a small kid. Joe was always there along with the Cobos family to help my Daddy at church. Now they are together with the good Lord. May the Lord bring all your family peace.
Debbie Gloria
January 22, 2013
Mona, Dorcas, Joe and Jake: We are so sorry to hear of Joe Sr. passing. I remember going with my dad to the meat market to see your dad when I was little. When my dad was sick, your dad always would go over and visit with him. That meant the world to us.We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Remember all the happy times and that he will always be in your heart. God Bless you all!!! The Phipps Family
January 18, 2013
Sorry for your loss. For the years that I worked at Southwest Meat Joe and I were the first ones thru the doors. He loved his morning coffee and hostess cakes. He was a awesome person. God Bless and my Prayers and thoughts are with you. Julio Raymundo Jr.
Steven And Robyn Magana
January 18, 2013
To the Sanchez Family
Our thoughts, love and most of all our prayeres are wtih all of you. We were out of town so unable to atted the funeral. But throughout the day we said prayers for strength, memories and the love of your husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Should there be anything we can do please let us know.
Again Thank God for the many wonderful years he was part of your lives.
May God embrace you at this difficult time in your lives
Corinne&Robert Williams
January 18, 2013
Jake and Family,My heartfelt prayers go out to you at this time.I am sorry for your loss of your dad. Mona, peace be with you at this time. I know Joe is at peace now and no more pain. If I can do anything don't hesitate to call. God be with you always.
Tammy Williams
January 18, 2013
I enjoyed spending the time I had with you and the family, I will certainly miss your jokes and the smiles you put on my face. Joseph and Nicole would like to say they will miss you as well.
Carole Espinoza
January 18, 2013
Dear Dorcas and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 17, 2013
joe and jake our hearts are with you and the family at this time your loss is heavens gain. gene & paula sloan and pat stapleton
Kay Magana
January 17, 2013
Tio, I will certainly miss your quiet sense of humor. We will always remember your room at Grandma Magana's house where you sat tolerating my loud family. You have a wonderful family and we will all miss you terribly, but know you are smiling and quietly teasing the angels. Love you, Kay Magana
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