He was born on August 18, 1944, to Carmen Sanchez who raised him as a single mother.
He is survived by his wife Maria Consuelo Castillo (who was his partner in life for almost 61 years at the time of his passing), his 3 children Pedro Sanchez, Esteban Sanchez and San Juanita Sanchez Pate. His 4 grandchildren Steven Sanchez, Jason Sanchez, Eva Pate, Ryan Pate and his sister Maria Ester Meza and preceded in death by his sister Catalina Sanchez Wilkins.
The family will receive guests from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Porter Loring Mortuary West, with a rosary service to follow at 1:00 p.m.
