Felipe was born to the late Alfonso and Gerenosa Sanchez of Weslaco, Texas on December 30, 1945. In the summer of 1962, Felipe Sanchez, Sr. (age 17) met the love of his life, his soul mate Connie Lopez (age 14). They dated continuously until they united as one on December 18, 1964.
In March of 1968, Felipe Sanchez, Sr. moved from Weslaco to Grand Prairie, Texas to pursue his career as an Aircraft Assembler. Felipe started employment at Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter and retired from LTV Vought in September 2010.
Our Heavenly Father gave Felipe the honor and privilege of a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie Sanchez; five sons, Nicholas (Clover), Rolando (Alicia), Felipe Jr. (Margarita, Carlos (Margarita and Federico (Nina Marie); two daughters, Linda (Durrel), Laura (Jeremiah); brothers, Jose Sanchez, Alfonso Sanchez Jr., Israel Sanchez, Rene Sanchez; sisters, Elida Matamoros; 21 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sylvia (Jose); his parents, Alfonso and Generosa Sanchez; his brother, Rogelio Sanchez; his sisters, Emma Ramos and Magdalena Zuniga.
Felipe's final resting place will be at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens, 3001 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, Texas.
