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Francisco Sanchez, 82, entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2024 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Sanchez and Victoria Espinosa Sanchez; sisters, Carmen Sanchez de Castillo, and Maria Emma Sanchez de Garcia. Francisco is survived by his loving wife, Martha Sanchez; son, Francisco Sanchez Jr.; daughter, Cecilia Pena; sisters, Carolina Sanchez, and Maria Elena Sanchez. Francisco also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren to honor and cherish his memory. Francisco was very loved and will be dearly missed.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr., El Paso, TX 79907. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of the Light, 4700 Delta Drive, El Paso, TX 79905. A Graveside service to follow at 2:30 PM at Memorial Pines Cemetery, 3061 Memorial Pines Rd., Sunland Park, NM 88063.
Francisco Sanchez, 82, entro al descanso eterno el 20 de febrero de 2024 en El Paso, TX. Es precedido en muerte por sus padres, Guadalupe Sanchez y Victoria Espinosa Sanchez; hermanas, Carmen Sanchez de Castillo y Maria Emma Sanchez de Garcia. Francisco es sobrevivido por su amada esposa, Martha Sanchez; hijo, Francisco Sanchez Jr.; hija, Cecilia Pena; hermanas, Carolina Sanchez y Maria Elena Sanchez. Francisco tambien deja atras a 4 nietos y 3 bisnietos para honrar y apreciar su memoria. Francisco fue muy amado y sera muy extrañado.
Una Visita sera realizada de las 5:00 PM a 9:00 PM junto con un Rosario a las 7:00 PM el lunes, 26 de febrero de 2024 en la Funeraria Sunset- Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr., El Paso, TX 79907. Una Misa sera realizada a las 1:00 PM el martes, 27 de febrero de 2024 en la Iglesia Catolica de Nuestra Señora de la Luz, 4700 Delta Drive, El Paso, TX 79905. El entierro se llevara acabo despues de la Misa a las 2:30 PM en el Cementerio Memorial Pines, 3061 Memorial Pines Rd., Sunland Park, NM 88063.
Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.
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