Leon Sanchez

Leon Sanchez, affectionately known as Leo, was born on April 12, 1959, in Guerrero, Mexico, and passed away on September 28, 2024, in Peoria, Illinois. He leaves behind a legacy of love and joy, cherished by his family and friends.

Leo was a dedicated father to his five children, Erika Guerrero, Elizabeth Guerrero, Edgar Sanchez Guerrero, Pamela J. Sanchez Munoz, and Katherine E. Sanchez Munoz. He took immense pride in his role as a grandfather to four grandchildren, two boys and two girls, with whom he shared countless joyful moments.

In his leisure time, Leo found happiness in singing, listening to the music of his favorite artists like Ramon Ayala, Vicente Fernandez, Los Tigres De Norte, and Los Tucanes De Tijuana. His love for music was matched only by his fondness for traditional Mexican dishes, especially pozole, mole, enchiladas, and tamales made by his sister-in-law, as well as bread baked by his sister.

Leo was a hardworking man, known for his skills as a mechanic and his dedication as a dishwasher. His passion for life extended to his hobbies, which included working on projects around the house and enjoying sports, particularly soccer and boxing. He also had a playful side, often taking joy in watching his favorite show, "El Chavo Del Ocho."

Leo is survived by his two brothers and three sisters, who will remember him fondly for his warmth and humor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of his children and grandchildren, who were his greatest treasures.

A visitation for Leon will be held Friday, October 4, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, 2021 N University Street, Peoria, Illinois 61604. A funeral service will occur Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 103 S Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, Illinois 61605.

Leon Sánchez, conocido cariñosamente como Leo, nació el 12 de abril de 1959 en Guerrero, México, y falleció el 28 de septiembre de 2024 en Peoria, Illinois. Deja atrás un legado de amor y alegría, apreciado por su familia y amigos.

Leo fue un padre dedicado a sus cinco hijos, Erika Guerrero, Elizabeth Guerrero, Edgar Sánchez Guerrero, Pamela J. Sánchez Muñoz y Katherine E. Sánchez Muñoz Se enorgullecía inmensamente de su papel como abuelo de cuatro nietos, dos niños y dos niñas, con quienes compartió innumerables momentos de alegría.

En su tiempo libre, Leo encontró la felicidad cantando, escuchando la música de sus artistas favoritos como Ramón Ayala, Vicente Fernández, Los Tigres de Norte y Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Su amor por la música fue igualado solo por su afición por los platos tradicionales mexicanos, especialmente el pozole, el mole, las enchiladas y los tamales hechos por su cuñada, así como el pan horneado por su hermana.

Leo era un hombre trabajador, conocido por sus habilidades como mecánico y su dedicación como lavaplatos. Su pasión por la vida se extendía a sus pasatiempos, que incluían trabajar en proyectos en la casa y disfrutar de los deportes, particularmente el fútbol y el boxeo. También tenía un lado juguetón, a menudo disfrutando de ver su programa favorito, "El Chavo Del Ocho".

A Leo le sobreviven sus dos hermanos y tres hermanas, que lo recordarán con cariño por su calidez y humor. Todos los que lo conocieron lo extrañarán profundamente, pero su espíritu vivirá en los corazones de sus hijos y nietos, que fueron sus mayores tesoros.