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Miguel “Mike” Sanchez, 87, of Houston, TX., was born on September 16, 1936, and passed away on March 26, 2024, surrounded by his family.
A viewing will be held in the chapel of E.P. Compean Funeral Directors on Thurs., April 4, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm with a rosary being prayed at 11:00am.
Miguel is preceded in death by his parents Feliciano and Marcelina Sanchez; son, Mark Sanchez; sister, Lucia Sanchez.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Ernestina Sanchez; his son, Mike Sanchez and his wife Annette; his daughter, Deena Sanchez-Newton and her husband Demetrion; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; his brothers, Santos Sanchez, Israel Santos and Martin Sanchez; his sisters, Bennie Smith and Rosie Lunar; along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other loved ones.
Miguel loved to hunt, fish and was a diehard Houston Astros fan, all in which he passed to his children and grandchildren. He was a hard worker who would always ensure his family had the best life. Through all the ups and downs life handed him, he would go through each day with a smile on his face. His smile will be missed by all!
Condolences may be left for the Sanchez family at epcompean.com.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to E.P. Compean Funeral Directors, “Our Family Serving Your Family”, 1223 Sixth St., Rosenberg, TX. 77471, 281-238-4443.
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