Edward R. Sanchez, age 71; Beloved husband of Mary Sanchez (nee Salazar); Loving father Robert (Teresa) Sanchez, Yolanda (Ata Hussein) Sanchez and Paul (Jennifer) Sanchez; Cherished grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 1; Proud son of the late Jesse and Josephine Sanchez (nee Ramirez); Dear brother of Ruth (Joe) Gomez, Abel (Kenny) Sanchez, Josie (Ben) Alvardo, Armando (Angie) Sanchez, the late MaryLouise (Antonio) Gonzalez, Irene (Jose) Gonzalez, Alfonso (Rachel) Sanchez, Jesse (Irma) Sanchez and Mary Helen (Pilar) Leon; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.