Louis Reyes Sanchez

1947 - 2012

Louis Reyes Sanchez obituary, 1947-2012, Midland, TX

BORN

1947

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park

4616 North Big Spring Street

Midland, Texas

Louis Sanchez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 10, 2012.

Louis Reyes Sanchez, 64, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012. He was born on September 16, 1947 to Mr. Jose R. and Emilia R. Sanchez. Louis was a native Midlander. He served in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star while in the service. He was also member of the American Legion. After his time in the military, Louis worked as a contract painter for over 20 years. He was a very hardworking man, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Louis is preceded in death by both of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Sanchez and his beloved son, Louis "Tito" Sanchez, Jr.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters and their spouses, Mr. and Mrs. Franco and Mary Ann Lopez, Ricky and Claudia Reyes, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny and Maribel Torres, Mr. and Mrs. Rafael and Sophia Sanchez-Garza all of Midland, Texas; his brother, Arturo Sanchez; his sisters, Adela Reyes, Alicia S. Rangel, Maria Elena S. Hernandez, Patricia S. Costilla, Cecilia Chaves, Viviana Rodriguez; and his great uncle, Jose Reyes. Louis is also survived by his grandchildren: Gilbert S. Villa Jr., Sabrina M. Villa, Veenus D. Lopez, Christopher Reyes, Destinee Natividad, Brianna Sifuentes, Crus Sifuentes, Santana Sifuentes, Vicente S. Hernandez, Lidia S. Hernandez, Matteo G. Torres, Jr Garza, Yasmine Garza, Thomas S. Hall, Ajiana Garza, Deziree Garza, Esperanza D. Garza, Xavier R. Garza; four great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will welcome friends for visitation on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Ellis Funeral Home from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. A rosary will immediately follow the visitation, starting at 4:00pm on Sunday, February 12, 2012. A funeral mass is planned for Monday, February 13, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (1401 Garden Lane). Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at: www.ellisfunerals.com.

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March 2, 2013

thomas hall

i will miss you popo. i love you.

February 14, 2012

PEDRO & CARMEN BUSTILLOS

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE SANCHEZ FAMILY, ESPECIALLY MY COUSINS CLAUDIA & MARYANN. LUV U GUYS , MAY HE R.I.P.

February 13, 2012

Esmeralda Sanchez

RIP Tio Louis...I am so happy that I got to spend time with you on my last visit to Texas and that we remained in contact through Facebook. :) I will miss your random messages and your jokes. You will be greatly missed. Love you. Esmeralda Sanchez (Atwater, CA)

February 13, 2012

Helen Costilla

We, the Costilla Family, would like to express our deepest condolences to the entire Sanchez family. Louis was a dear friend to so many in our family and he will be missed by us all.

February 13, 2012

Gloria Casarez

Our prayers and condolences to the family.R.I.P.Louis.from:Singorra Family.

February 12, 2012

louis was a great friend for over 30 years. i will miss his friendship bruce mccollum lubbock tx.

February 12, 2012

Martinez family

You were such a great family friend! We will miss you.

February 11, 2012

Anna Urquidi

Tio,May you Rest In Peace...You will be dearly missed...and remembered...We love you.....your niece Anna Urquidi, and nephews,Lalo,Marino, and Gustavo Bravo ....

February 11, 2012

Gonzalo Guzman

Our deepest sympathy to the Sanchez family. Louis was a good friend that will be greatly missed. May God bless the family.

February 11, 2012

Maria Magana

I love u tio .u will be in our hearts maria magana breana costilla miranda magana fernando magana ..love always

February 11, 2012

isabel scott

you will be missed GOD with you.. TIO.. blessed always ...

February 11, 2012

isabel SCOTT

my deep respect to the sanchez's family our hearts will go to everyone.. from chava teresa juantio jesse and julia Rangel.. with love .. kisses..

February 11, 2012

David Self

So Sorry For Your Loss Sophia,Claudia and Family The Lord Will Get You Through This Love And Prayers

February 11, 2012

Alicia S Rangel

My condolences and love to the whole family. I am sorry that I was not able to see you before your passing. You will always be in my heart.

February 11, 2012

Patricia S. Costilla

I will love and miss you forever. Your support through tough and good times will always be remembered and cherished. You Will Always Be Remembered.

February 11, 2012

Rick and Susan Baze

Our deepest condolences to the Sanchez family. Mr. Sanchez was a fine man and it was an honor to have made his aquaintance...In our brief conversation it was obvious how much he loved his children and what an honorable man he was. We know he will be missed greatly.
God bless him!
Rick and Susan Baze

February 11, 2012

Cecilia Sanchez Chaves

Our sister, Baudelia Sanchez, died in November 1985 in El Monte, Los Angeles California. I'm glad I got to visit Louis a few years ago before he passed away. It had been over 30 yrs since I had been in Texas. I am glad his daughters keep his memory alive, they honor him well.

February 10, 2012

CLAUDIA SANCHEZ REYES

I CAN STILL HEAR U GIVING ME EDUCATION LECTURES AND GIVIN ME ADVICE ON THE MESS MY LIFE WAS..LOL...UR VOICE I HV IT IN MY HEAD...I LOVE U DAD ...PLEASE KNOW THAT I LOVE U W ALL I HAVE....IM SCARED.....SCARED THAT I CANT EVER HEAR U AGAIN.....RSET MY FATHER...WE WILL BE OK...WE HAVE STRONG BLOOD RUNNING THROUGH OUR VIENS....YOUR BLOOD DAD....

February 10, 2012

Illama Chavez

My thoughts,prayers, and condolences in your time of need may God provide you with comfort I love you Claudia my best friend, my heart goes to your family love always Illama Chavez and family

February 10, 2012

Sophia Sanchez-Garza

Love u dad so much! I'm gonna miss u with all my heart!

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