Joel Garcia

Sanchez

Joel Garcia Sanchez, 72, entered eternal rest on October 16, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Weslaco, Texas on August 6, 1952 to parents Pablo Sanchez and Nieves Garcia.

Joel was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enlisted right after graduating and proceeded to become a jet mechanic and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Camp Lejeune, and China. After serving his country, he went on to work for the Texas State Hospital MHMR unit and for the Harlingen school district. Joel will be remembered fondly by those who knew him and will forever hold a special place in their hearts.

Mr. Sanchez is preceded in death by his wife, Leonor C. Sanchez and parents, Pablo and Nieves G. Sanchez.

He leaves behind his siblings, Omar Sanchez, Elena (Enrique Rios) Sanchez Rios, and Alma Linda (Robert Wolf) Sanchez Wolf; daughter, Micaela Sanchez; granddaughters, Kayla Avalos, Hailey Castaneda, Aria Escobar, and Amara Escobar; and nieces and nephews, Johnny Rios, Ruby Rios Wolf, Enrique Rios Jr., David Rios, Paul Sanchez, Katherine Villarreal, and Jacob Wolf. He is also survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Visitation will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a chapel service at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel in Harlingen, Texas. Internment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at RGV State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas with full military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post 205.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Joel Garcia Sanchez's funeral arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.