Jose Jesus

"Chuey" Sanchez

Jose Jesus "Chuey" Sanchez, age 81, was called home to the Lord's Kingdom August 3, 2023 at his residence surrounded by love from his loving family. Born January 13, 1942 in Linares, N.L. Mexico, son to Jose Jesus Sanchez and Refugia Chavez Alcazar, he was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and lifetime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. "Chuey" as he was affectionately known by, was a hardworking man, always very generous and caring to others. He retired from after a long tenure as district manager for El Chapparal and Valley Mart Grocery Stores in the South Texas region.

Jose is preceded in death by an infant son, Juan Antonio Sanchez and his parents.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Aurora T. Sanchez, three children, Jose Jesus Sanchez Jr. (Maria A. Sanchez), Arnoldo Sanchez and Jose Luis Sanchez (Maria M. Sanchez), Six grandchildren, Erica, Jose III, Nicole, Nicholas, Barbara and Luke, 13 Great-Grandchildren; Siblings, Guadalupe Escobar, Alicia Fernandez, Juanita Lopez, Amelia Juarez, Enriqueta Duron and Lucy Vasquez. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Jose Jesus was a great husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 11, 2023 at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm in the evening. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 12, 2023 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Fr. Alex as celebrant. Inurnment will take place at Mont-Meta Memorial Park Cemetery, San Benito at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550