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Martin Sanchez Obituary

Sanchez, Martin Age 86, of Chicago, formerly of East Moline. Beloved husband of the late Esperanza (nee Ramirez) and Angela Sanchez; loving father of Phyllis (Albert) Ybarra, Martin (Josephine), Robert (the late Dolores) and Patricia (Gilbert) Hernandez; and stepfather of Frances (Joel) Buller and Lillian (George) Guerra of Moline; proud grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 34 and great-great-grandfather of 11. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate a Memorial Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 813 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago. Interment private. Arrangements by Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Directors. Info: 708-862-5454.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 15, 2014.

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Gina Kelly

May 15, 2014

The moment you passed away my heart was torn in two, 1 filled with heartache and the other died with you! Remembering u is easy but missing you is heartache. I think of the love you shared and hold it in my heart cause 1 day we will b together again then we can share that same love that you showed me how to share! Loving you always and miss you dearly!!!

sara vera

May 15, 2014

No words will ever express how much we are going to miss you.You were a wonderful man loving husband,father, grandfather and great grandfather and we will always cherish the memories we got to share with you! Always kno that are love for u will never fade and you will always be thought of and forever be in our hearts! I love you grandpa rest well my angel

Maria Ybarra

May 15, 2014

Sending our condolences to the family. We are praying for you all.

charlene kelly

May 15, 2014

GRANDPA THANK YOU FOR STARTING AND GIVING ME A WONDERFUL, LOVING,CARING FAMILY,DID I LEAVE OUT CRAZY.. IM SURE U WOULDNT WANT IT ANY OTHER WAY.. I LOVE U GRANDPA I WILL MISS YOU.. WE'LL SEE EACH OTHER
AGIAN.

Fran & Joel Buller

May 15, 2014

Martin- we loved you & will miss you. Joel & I thank you for all the times you were there for us & the many projects you helped us with. But especially for all the times you were there for Mami- Angela. You are both now pain free w/ our God.

Steve Hernandez

May 15, 2014

Thank You grandpa for giving me a loving mother. You might be gone but never forgotten.

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