Enrique Sanchez Sr.

He was born in San Antonio, at home, to David and Concepcion Sanchez on June 10th, 1943. He attended Lanier High School, where he began dating the love of his life Gloria Sepulveda who attended his school's biggest rival Fox Tech. Their love story began at Cooper Middle School when they were only 14. Despite their young age it was a love that would last a lifetime. they married on November 25th, 1962, at St. Alphonsus church. He was a Navy veteran who served during Desert Storm. He worked at Kelly AFB and retired after 36 years of service. After retirement he went on to work for Lockheed Martin for an additional 10 years. His priorities were God, family and work where his actions of service were humbly shared. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus with the St. Dominic Council 7323 earning the rank of 4th degree. He especially loved the time he spent volunteering for Meals on Wheels with his wife and daughter Sandie. He and his wife were presented with Lumen Gentium award by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller in 2018 for their charitable works dedicated to St. Dominic's church,

Enrique is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, David, Benjamin and Robert Sanchez.

Enrique is survived by his wife Gloria, his children and their spouses: Enrique (Henry) and Lorraine Sanchez, Jo Ann and Larry Higle, Sandra (Sandie) and Bill Larzelere and Christine and Gene Hernandez. Grandchildren: Crystal Whitehead, Henry Anthony and Zachary Sanchez; William (Billy) Higle; Jason, Casey and Kyle Larzelere and Michael and Danielle Hernandez. Great grandchildren: Austyn Higle; Jase Larzelere; Gavin Gonzaba, Londyn and Kallyn Gonzales. Siblings: Esther Arias, Yolanda Cadena, Ramon Sanchez, Carmen Montalvo and Maggie Richie.

We will greatly miss our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He was a humble man who enjoyed all the simple things in life like spending time with family, Whataburger, playing bingo, fishing, family trips, telling jokes and celebrating family milestones. We will especially miss his famous sayings of "Purdy good" and "I sure do thank you" and his special way of ending every phone call with an "I Love You." And he'd want us all to remember to be good, and to do good, because it doesn't cost you anything.

A visitation for Enrique will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238. A rosary service will be from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service will occur Monday, October 2, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5919 Ingram Road, San Antonio, TX 78228 officiated by Fr. Eric Ritter. Enrique chose cremation and will be laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to the Knights of Columbus. Mail donations to 5522 Hemphill Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228 c/o Santiago Prince Jr. Grand Knight.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks for the care provided by the following Summit Hospice caregivers: Raul, Patrick and Deborah. Additionally, we would like to thank his amazing neighbors Al, Peggy, Ray and Pam for their care, comfort and friendship.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetNWFuneralHome.com for the Sanchez family.