Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Jose L Sanchez

Passed away on November 25, 2020

Jose (El Prieto) Luis Sanchez, age 75, resident of the South East Side of Chicago passed away on November 25, 2020 from cardiac arrest.  Beloved husband of Raquel (nee Granados) for 49 years.  Loving and caring father of Raquel (German) Angulo, Jose L (Martha) Sanchez Jr., Veronica (David) Sanchez-Buenrostro.  Devoted grandfather to Alisa, Anela, and German Jr.   Born in Sahuayo Michoacan, Mexico on March 16, 1945.  Loving son of Salvador Sanchez Villanueva and Juanita Chavez Galvez.  Beloved brother, uncle, and friend.  Jose was a former employee of Solo Cup Company with over 35 years of dedicated service.  Jose enjoyed traveling to Mexico and going to the flea market to socialize and collect and trade coins.  He liked to share stories and enjoyed discussing politics, soccer, and loved listening to music.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made by contacting his daughters Raquel or Veronica for address information.  Due to Covid restrictions, visitation for Jose will be held Wednesday December 2, 2020 strictly from 9am to 10 am, then privately for immediate household family at Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago.  If you are unable to make it, please feel free to leave a condolence or memory of Jose on the Elmwood website. For more information 773-731-2749.

Visitation Information

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - 9:00 am until 10:00 am

Condolences
"Raquel, Veronica, Raquelita, Pepito, Querida familia, sentimos mucho por su pérdida. Nuestros pensamientos y amor están con ustedes durante estos momentos difíciles. Abrazos, Janice Granados-Venegas y familia"
- Janice Granados
November 29, 2020 5:23 pm
"Condolences, blessings and prayers. Jose was a great brother in law/uncle and will live on in all the wonderful memories we have. Until we meet again on that golden shore we love you."
- Greg, Carol and William
November 30, 2020 9:30 am
"Dear Tia and family, I am so sorry for your and all of our loss. Tio was a great guy and had a special place in my heart. Loved him while alive and will love him while he is in heaven. Please keep happy thoughts of him ion your mind while you grieve his loss - as his love for you is everlasting. With love and affection - Javier (Jr.) "
- Javier Bravo
December 1, 2020 5:26 pm
"My deepest condolences and prayers for your loss. He was my favorite tío and will be truly missed. RIP!"
- Fernando Montemayor
December 2, 2020 10:17 am
"Jose, we want you and your family to know, that we lifted you and your family to the Lord. Hold on to your memories! Comfort your mother, and family. We hold you in our hearts. I ask God to give you and your family a Peace, that only He can give. In Jesus, name. Amen."
- The Moreno Family (Hector&Sylvia)
December 4, 2020 8:42 am
"Jose, Little brother.. We will miss you . But, cherish all the memories we had together . "
- Bertha & Javier Bravo and family
December 5, 2020 12:37 pm
Candles Lit
"Pa Te quiero mucho con todo mi corazon. "
- Raquel
November 28, 2020 1:33 pm
"I love you pa. I'm glad you were my dad, I couldn'nt have asked for a better one. You will live on in my heart and mind forever. "
- Veronica
November 29, 2020 9:00 pm
"Thank you for being the best father, friend, and role model. I love you"
- Jose Sanchez
December 1, 2020 2:09 pm
"Dear Tio, Will miss you dearly - with much love and with some great memories that you are a part of ...GOD Bless. Love, Jr. "
- Javier Bravo (Jr)
December 1, 2020 5:22 pm
"Tia Raquel and family, Those we love don’t go away , they walk beside us everyday. Unseen , unheard but always near. Tio Jose will be loved, missed and so dear to all of us."
- Javier, Jr., Jerry, Tina, , Lorenzo Bravo and Families
December 4, 2020 2:49 pm