Saturnino G. Sanchez

Saturnino was born on September 7, 1945 in Eagle Pass, Texas, to Lucio Sanchez and Cleotilde Gonzales Sanchez, one of ten children born to this union. He married Guadalupe Cortez on March 18, 1981, and they were blessed with four children, Salvador, Alegandra, Erick and Aaron.

He was known as dependable, loyal and trustworthy, and was a long time employee of AISD and Hendrick Hospital System as head of maintenance. He valued his family life above all, and in addition to his full time job worked at numerous odd jobs to help provide for his wife and children. He would not say “no” to any job that was presented to him.

Saturnino took tremendous pride in his lawn, and enjoyed planting trees and flowers, fencing and yardwork. He enjoyed watching western movies, and one of his favorite TV shows was the Lone Ranger. He loved the Cowboys and boxing with his grandkids and sons. He loved spending time with his family, his pride and joy. He is known as Toby to many of his friends.

Of all his interests and his love of life, he was first and foremost a dedicated husband, father and PaPa. He took great pride in his children and his grandchildren, and lived his life as a positive and inspiring example to those who loved and looked up to him.

Those preceding Saturnino in death are his parents; brother Henry Sanchez; and sister Berta Hernandez.

Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife Guadalupe; son Salvador (Anna) Sanchez; daughter Alegandra (Ebenezer) Garcia; son Erick Sanchez; son Aaron (Maria) Sanchez; daughter Esmeralda Sifuentes; daughter Michelle; daughter Jennifer; son Gabriel Sanchez; son Martin Sanchez; brothers; sisters; great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was loved by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Rosary is scheduled on Thursday, August 25, at 6 PM at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel. His celebration of life service will be held on Friday, August 26, at 12 noon at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories.