SANCHEZ, Cuauhtémoc Ricardo Cuauhtémoc Ricardo Sanchez, devoted father and lifelong lover of sports, arts, and culture passed away unexpectedly August 2nd, 2020 at the age of 43 in Los Angeles, CA. His joy in life was to share his many passions with his boys Dean and Jack. He nurtured them with his love of theater, sports, reading, and music. With their dad, they saw Hamilton four times, watched the Dodgers in the World Series, attended countless Lakers games, and developed their own interests and talents. Together, the three of them experienced so much of this world's beauty and wonder. Cuauhtémoc was born in Boston, MA in 1977. He was raised in Austin, TX, graduated from Austin High, and earned a BA in Theater and Dance from The University of Texas at Austin. His father introduced him to the game of golf when he was a toddler, and it became a lifelong vocation as an accomplished player and teacher, including a US Open qualifier win in Austin. Golf was a passion shared with his father and brother, and together they traveled to play at many of the world's most historic courses, including St. Andrews in Scotland and Pebble Beach in California. In Los Angeles, Cuauhtémoc found a city bursting with creative energy, radiating with the same frequency he had always felt in himself. He poured himself into many creative endeavors, including training with the legendary improv groups Upright Citizens Brigade and the Groundlings, and screenwriting and developing a children's television show. His inspiration had no bounds, ranging from Shakespeare and Quentin Tarantino to Tupac and Kobe Bryant. He is survived by his former spouse Shannon Mazepink and their sons Dean and Jack, his mother Ellen Sanchez, his father Dr. Juan Sanchez, his brother and sister, Joaquin Sanchez and Xiomara Goss, his half-brothers Juan de Jesus Sanchez, Tenoc Sanchez, and Cesar Sanchez, his maternal grandmother Gloria Greenleigh, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. A private service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10am at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. A celebration of life will be held in Austin in the coming months.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Aug. 9, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Cuauhtémoc Sanchez

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28 Entries

Priscilla Ramirez

August 4, 2024

Over the years I think about the Sanchez family with very fond memories.
Particularly Cuauhte`moc! I still feel broken hearted thinking about him crossing over so soon. God bless and love you all!

Priscilla J Ramirez

August 3, 2023

Ellen and Juan,
I will light a candle for Cuauhtemoc today and
will hold you in my heart.
Peace, love, and light, Priscilla

Priscilla Ramirez

August 3, 2022

To the Sanchez Family,
I think of Cuauhtemoc every year about this time. . . Please know I am still praying that the gaping hole left in your heart from his death is healing more and more as each passes.
Love, Prissy

Dawn H

October 1, 2021

I have only learned about Cuauhtémoc´s passing very recently - I knew Cuauhtémoc many many years ago as a very young man when he was living in northern Californian and we had stayed in touch periodically over the years. He was like that. I was very saddened to hear this news as were several others that knew him during that time in his life.
We knew him as a kind, passionate young man with a megawatt smile and Cuauhtémoc will not be forgotten here.
Condolences to his family and lovely parents, Ellen and Jaun. My he Rest In Peace.

Hilda Medrano, Tomas Medrano, Juanita Medrano

September 2, 2021

We send condolences to our friend Dr. Juan Sanchez and family from the barrio in Brownsville. We are so sorry to learn of your terrible loss and pray that memories of your son will bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Rheannon

August 22, 2020

What a wonderful Coach and friend, always there helping guide my son through Golf and helped him forget about his own father passing a few years before. Condolences to his family and especially his beloved children. Rest In Peace.

David Knight

August 16, 2020

Q was a very nice man.

Monica Sandoval

August 16, 2020

I knew him as a child in Brownsville. I am saddened to hear of his passing. I remember a passionate happy child. My deepest condolences to his parents and his family.

Morgan Walsh

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Arwen Williamson Lee

August 11, 2020

So sorry to hear of Cuauhtémoc‘a passing. He is forever engraved in my mind as beautiful smiling boy who also had a different name like myself. He lived in my neighborhood for a short while but forever in my heart as my “first” boyfriend. “ May God’s peace and understanding be with you now and always. Keep you safe and make you strong.”

T Logan

August 11, 2020

I remember a lovely young man who was a friend of my son Colin and was always highly regarded by our family

Diana and Jeff Kirby/Eller

August 11, 2020

We will always treasure the memories of our family and yours throughout the years. The boys' spring ski trips will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Forever Dear Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Diana Kirby

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Dorina & Israel Najera

August 11, 2020

Ellen, Juan, & Family Members,
Our favorite memory of Cuauhtemoc is his beautiful smile, personality, and the love of his family. He will be missed by all who knew & loved him. We are here for you.

Samm Klaparda

August 11, 2020

I am in shock. I met Cuady in a bar at st. Andrews Scotland at least 20 years ago. Because of golf we became good friends. He called me at the beginning of the pandemic to check on me and see if I was okay. He was a very caring person and I will miss him dearly.

Marshall Wilson

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Matthew Boucher

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Sarah Farnham

August 10, 2020

Cuaty was a warm and kind human being whom We quickly recognized was a devoted and loving father. I especially will miss our “soccer talk” and sharing all the beautiful things life has to offer as parents of young athletes. You will be missed dearly! So much love to the family.

Sarah, Sean, Jack, Morgan and Kellen Farnham

Karyn Dunphy

August 10, 2020

Cuaty was a very kind & warm gentleman.
I shared my golf students with him knowing that he would always treat people nicely. He made the world a better place

Mary Reed

August 10, 2020

Words cannot express how sad I feel about the death of Cuauhtemoc. He had such a good soul. I send lots and lots of hugs and love during this very difficult time to my dear, dear friend Ellen, to Xio and Joaquin, and of course, to Cuauhtemoc's father Juan. I am holding all of you close to my heart.

Mary Reed

August 10, 2020

I do not have words to express how sad I am to learn about the death of Cuauhtemoc. He had such a good soul. My heart goes out to my dear, dear friend Ellen, who I love very much, to Xio and Joaquin, and of course to Cuauhtemoc's father Juan. Sending you all lots and lots of hugs and love.

martinez Herbert C

August 10, 2020

I remember him as a young boy who played golf with my son Herbert Ted. Our family sends our condolences and prays that God will give strength to his sons, his parents and may God give eternal life and Peace to him.

Elise

August 9, 2020

I love you so much, Cuauhty, and miss you dearly.

Priscilla Ramirez

August 9, 2020

Ellen, Juan, and family,

Words cannot express how I feel. I am broken hearted. I cry as I write this. I can’t imagine the agony you must have in your hearts. No one can unless they, too, have had a child die – the worst experience a person could go through.

When I think of Cuauhtemoc I think of that sweet beautiful face sitting at my kitchen table or in the front passenger seat of my car. He always got “shotgun” because he was the oldest. I remember how much Reed and Joaquin admired him. That’s because the inspirational gifts Cuauhtemoc offered his sons, were a part of his soul - that part that is timeless. It was there when he was a young boy playing with friends, as well as when he was a man nurturing his sons.

I heard someone describe grief as “being like on a ship that has wrecked. At first you are drowning with the wreckage all around you. Everything around you reminds you of the beauty and the magnificence of the ship that was, and is no more. The waves of the wreckage never stop coming, but eventually you realize and learn that you will survive.”

Ellen, please know I will hold you in my heart and in white healing light as you make your journey through this “wreckage”.

With much love and affection,
Priscilla (Prissy) Ramirez

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Lieben Eakin

August 9, 2020

I remember Cuauhtémoc from A.H.S. He was always smiling. He was a kind person. My condolences to his family.

Jaye J. Helm

August 9, 2020

My condolences to the family, what a wonderful person. I remember him as a 15 year old kid, playing junior golf tournaments in Austin against him. With a unique name, a big smile on his face all the time, fun to be around, and a great golfer. Always happy and it was infectious. I haven’t seen him in over 25 years but this made me sad to read.

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