Sabino completed a degree in Economics for Business from The New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences – Cornell University in 1976.
He was passionate about business, his work history included working for H.E.B. for 27 years. Having started as a sacker and stocker, he was promoted to the position of Unit Director. In the mid-1990’s he was instrumental in spearheading Wal-Mart International in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico and Buenos Aires, Argentia for 3 years. Mr. Chong and his wife were the owners of La Rancherita Mexican Food Restaurant for 17 years and owners of M.A.R.S. for 29 years.
Sabino attended Templo Restauracion Y Poder. Out of gratitude for 20 years as a cancer survivor, he surrendered his life to Christ.
The Chong Family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice team for their outstanding care. With special thanks to Vanessa Valdez RN, nurse aides Maria Almendarez and Virginia (Vicky) Garcia, and social worker Maribel Lopez for their compassionate and genuine care.
Sabino is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years: Hilda G. Chong; his siblings: Guadalupe Banda, Sergio Chong Sr, Graciela Uresti; his children: Minnie Haley, Samuel Chong (Dr. Graciela Y. Chong), Betty Chong-Menard (Joseph Menard), Nancy Chong Ruesch (Richard Ruesch); his grandchildren: Brenda Lee Wagner, Crystal Lynn Keigher, Dr. Samuel Lee Chong (Kara Bufford Chong), Dr. Brandon Lee Chong (Adriana Salinas Chong), Christian David Menard (Joanna Lyles-Menard), Crystal Danielle Menard, Alexandria Sen Chong and Sabino Esquivel; his great grandchildren: Derrike Wagner, Dreyden Wagner, Claire Chong and Kaylin Chong.
Sabino was preceded in death by his parents: Samuel Chong Poo † and Margarita Salinas Chong †; his brother: Samuel Chong †.
A visitation for Sabino will be held Friday, November 1, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM with the Chapel service starting at 3:00 PM in Chapel of Angels at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521. Following the visitation will be a burial at 4:00 PM at Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521.
Pallbearers: Dr. Samuel Lee Chong, Dr. Brandon Lee Chong, Christian David Menard, Sabino Esquivel, Derrike Wagner, Dreyden Wagner, Joseph Menard, and Richard Ruesch.
