Jose Lidio

Sanchez

Jose Lidio Sanchez, 59 entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Friday, April 21, 2023, peacefully, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jose was born on August 21, 1963, to Liborio Sanchez and Elvia Esparza in Mexico. Jose came to the US where he created a beautiful life with his wife of 25 years, Maria Leticia Abundis and their two children. He became a self-employed Painter and handyman with over 40 years of experience. Jose loved to BBQ while having a cold beer in the company of his friends and family. He enjoyed his spare time outdoors with his plants and fishing. He was a true man of God who avidly participated with his parish at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Harlingen. Jose especially loved to spend time with his two children and his pride and joy, his grandchildren every holiday and parties he had. He is loved by so many and known by names like: Tio Chocolatey, Chato, Joe, Padrino, and Grandpa Joe. Spending time with Family both here in the US and in Mexico was the foundation of his happiness.

Jose leaves behind his loving family to cherish his beautiful memory, his two children Leticia (Rene) Gonzalez, and Anthony Sanchez, his three grandchildren, Darren, Cristian, and Isaiah Gonzalez, his mother, Elvia Sanchez Esparza, and his siblings, Leonides, Emelda, Emilia, Emma, Lucio, Erendida, Edith Sanchez Esparza and many cousins, compadres, Godchildren, nieces and nephews.

Jose is preceded in death by his wife, and his dad, Liborio Sanchez.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass of Christian burial will take place at Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:00 am with Fr. Bob Charlton as celebrant. Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, La Feria.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. (956)364-2444. www.trinityfunerals.com