Mike R. Sanchez

Our beloved father, Mike R. Sanchez ascended into heaven on the morning of July 14, 2019. He was born on September 27, 1927 to Antonio Sr. and Enriquetta Sanchez in Luling, Tx. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Maria K. Sanchez, sisters, Benina Trevino, Cecilia Sanchez, and brothers, Cecilio "Cisco" Sanchez, and Antonio Sanchez Jr. and numerous other relatives. He leaves behind surviving siblings, Pete Sanchez, Mary Tamayo, and Joe Sanchez, children Judy Sanchez-Waycasy (husband Phillip), Michael A. Sanchez, and Nancy A. Sanchez. Mike was blessed with four grandchildren, Lisa M. Nocello, Michael S. McNair, Ryan M. McNair, and Shanna Santamaria. Along life road he welcomed into our family 12 great-grandchildren. Michael J. Lucibello (deceased), Elyssa McNair Rangel, Kaleb McNair, Corbin McNair, Anthony Nocello, Giovanni Nocello, Isaiah Santamaria, Julius Santamaria, Aviana Santamaria, Giancarlo Santamaria, Michael S. McNair II, and Sophia McNair.

Mike served with honor in the United States, Private Battery D 27th Battalion 7th Training Regement 9/14-12/09 from 1945-1948 and resided in Germany where he married Maria before coming home to Houston, Tx where he resided until his death. He left us knowing how much he was loved and how much he loved his family and home. He expressed to us that he was blessed with a long full life. Mike was so loved while on this earth and will be dearly missed by all. We take great comfort knowing he was met in heaven by mom and his family.

Services will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston Tx, 77023. Viewing will be held on July 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM. A funeral Service will be on July 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM with a graveside that will follow at 12:00 PM.

Pallbearers will be, Michael McNair, Phillip Waycasy, Michael A. Sanchez, Ryan McNair, Andrew Tamayo, Joe Sanchez, Jr.