Joseph Raymond Sanchez

Joseph Raymond Sanchez

Joseph Sanchez Obituary

Visit the Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales website to view the full obituary.

Joseph Raymond Sanchez, fondly known to friends and family as Joe, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1966, in the Bronx, New York.

Joe dedicated his life to his family and his career as a mechanic, where he took pride in helping others. Beyond his work, Joe had a deep love for the great outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and four-wheeling, often spending time in nature.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara Sanchez. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 34 years, Marsha Sanchez; daughter, Patricia Brooke Dagan of Daytona Beach Shores; sons, Joseph Robert Sanchez and his wife Brandi of Ripley, Tennessee, and Jobie Sanchez of Lake Wales; grandchildren, Alyssa, Christopher, and Michael; and brothers, Billy Sanchez of Fishkill, New York and Bobby Sanchez of Venice, along with both of their families.

No services are scheduled at this time. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.

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Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales

454 S Buck Moore Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33853

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