Jose Sanchez

Jose M. Sanchez, 82, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 with his family by his side.

Public viewing will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home with the rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Lazaro Hernandez, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Sanchez was born in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico to Zoilo and Cruz Martinez. He married Josefa Alvarez on June 5, 1960. In 1972, wanting a better life for his family, he moved them to Hereford and then to San Angelo in 1981. He was a masonry in the construction industry most of his life. Jose loved being outside in his yard tending to his plants and trees. He always kept it immaculate. Jose enjoyed scratching lottery tickets and traveling to Acuña. He was a family man and loved spending time with them. Jose was loved by anyone who knew him. He was a U.S. citizen.

Jose was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Cruz Sanchez; and a great-grandson, Malachi Joe Castillo.

Survivors include his eight children, Jose Angel Sanchez and wife Emma of Hereford, Sylvia Obregon of San Antonio, Mary Cruz Medina and husband Mario of New Braunfels, Martin Sanchez and wife Blanca of San Angelo, Marcelo Sanchez and wife Carolina of San Antonio, Maria I. Perez and husband Pedro of San Angelo, Maria Elena Cortez and husband Javier of San Angelo, and Jesus Sanchez and wife Lisa of San Angelo; a sister Rachel Sanchez-Perez of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico; 31 grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren.