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1956

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2024

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Eric Sanchez Obituary

Eric Sanchez peacefully entered the "Pearly Gates" after battling cancer off and on for over seventeen years. He was born October 28, 1956 to the late Raymond Leo Sanchez Sr. and Gloria Jeanjacques Sanchez. Eric was the loving father of Eric Carruth, Branden Whatley, Justin Thomas, Kisha Smith and Erinesha Sanchez; brother of Raymond Leo Sanchez Jr. and Evangeline Sanchez Carr; devoted uncle to Tanika Sanchez; Trenika Carr, Raymond Sanchez III, Antonio Williams and Renard Bell. Eric accepted Christ at the age of ten and was baptized at Mt. Calvary. Survived by a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, January 13, 2024 beginning 10:00 a.m. at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, 2008 Marigny Street, Rev. Donald C. Jeanjacques Sr., pastor, officiating. Church visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Professional Service Entrusted to: Littlejohn Funeral Home, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager, Info: (504) 940-0045

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2024.

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Shelia Thomas-Jack

April 11, 2024

To Van and Lil Raymond, Be strong in the Lord and in the power of might. We Thomas , Jack, Brumfield family send our deepest condolences to you. We love you as family. I remember when we first move on Mazant st. My mother wouldn´t allowed us to go by anyone´s house but the Sanchez . We love each other and our Mothers got alone like sisters. Eric will be miss. Love Shelia M Thomas -Jack and family

Madeline Parker-Ambrose

January 15, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived...Rest well Eric..You fought a good fight! Love and Prayers to the Family

Wanda Parker-Davis and Sisters

January 13, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Charlene Carbo

January 12, 2024

May the love you shared with the family be a lifetime of memories. Sending my prayer's and condolences to my family, may you all just keep y'all hand in God's unchanging hand and He will see you through! RIP cousin

Noel Taylor

January 12, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ezekiel and Anna Franklin

January 12, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers for the family. God will take care of you.

TaNika Sanchez

January 12, 2024

Hey Unc...I miss you already, I miss all our jokes, I miss the morning calls. I just miss everything about you. Although I know you are in a better place I REALLY REALLY miss you. Gone But Never Forgotten.....Love You Always Neek

Florence Franklin

January 11, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

A Friend & Family, off St. Claude Ave

January 11, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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9:00 a.m.

True Vine Missionary Baptist Church

2008 Marigny Street, LA

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13

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10:00 a.m.

True Vine Missionary Baptist Church

2008 Marigny Street, LA

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2163 Aubry Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

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