Juan Miguel Sanchez

Juan Miguel Sanchez, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on May 17, 1943, in Santiago, Dominican Republic, to parents, Amantina Batista and Miguel Sanchez.

Juan was a true country boy, pure Cibaeño, raised in the hills near Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. He loved music, nature, baseball, his family, and his Creator. As a young man, he become politically active after the fall of the dictator, Rafael Trujillo, at a time of civil strife in the country. He left his country home for the United States, arriving in Brooklyn, NY in the early 1960s. There he would eventually meet and marry his wife, Angela Martinez. The couple and their two children moved to New Jersey, where Juan worked as an automotive assembler for General Motors for over 32 years. Juan was an avid baseball player, even playing in a high-quality amateur league into his 40s as a catcher. After retiring from General Motors, Juan moved with his wife to Florida and eventually Texas. He was a man of strong belief and was active in his own ministry efforts for many years. He loved to preach and hand out gospel tracts on city streets, in his home country, on the radio, or to anyone he could share his message with. And he always did so without any fear. His boldness, fearlessness, and love for all that he loved and held dear were a constant testament to his nature and character. He was a loving son, husband, father, and faithful friend to everyone he knew. If Juan could speak with you today, he would want you to know that Jesus loves you, and that you have nothing to fear!

He was preceded in death by his wife, Angela Sanchez; his parents; and brother, Nicolas Sanchez. Juan is survived by his son, Miguel Angel Sanchez and daughter, Angela Campo. He also leaves his brothers, Felipe, Rafael, and Lorenzo; his sister, Maria; his two granddaughters, Stephanie and Alexandria.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Porter Loring Mortuary West.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassion International.

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