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Victor Sanchez Obituary

Sanchez, Victor H. Age 60, late of Whiting, IN, formerly of East Side/South Chicago passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Vicenta Sanchez; brother, Hector and sister, Lidia Sanchez. He is survived by his mother, Flora Sanchez; his siblings, Alma, Ruben (Raquel), Gerardo (Lupe), Olga, Sergio (Maria), Maria and Cesar (Gail); loving uncle to Edgar, Monica (Leonardo) Ochoa, Gabriel (Ruth), Gerald (Nena), Vincent, Gloria (George) Hollendoner, Olivia (Orlando Alvarez), Joseph, Sarah, Vanessa, Chantel (Patrick) Morley, Jack (Krystal), Robert, Sergio (Claudia), Adrian, Robin, Theresa, Catherine, Cesar, Crystal, Hector; great-uncle to Nicole and Fernando Ochoa, Celia, Gerald Jr. and Marina Sanchez, Brianna Sanchez, Alexandria, Alyssa, and George Hollendoner, Arielle and Leo Alvarez, Christopher Cortez, Tryshten Sanchez, Destinie and Stephen Gonzalez, Mishka Sanchez, Cristian, Noah, and Jacob Sanchez, Robert, Rebecca and Declan Sanchez; great-great-uncle to Bryson Cortez; special sister-in-law, Lidia. Victor was an employee of Jewel for the past 42 years. An avid Chicago Bears, Bulls and White Sox fan. He was a wonderful son, brother and uncle, who loved his family dearly. He made friends everywhere he went and loved to take pictures of his family and friends. Visitation Friday, March 7, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Sacred Heart Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 6, 2014.

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Dan Silva

March 7, 2014

RIP Victor. It has been over 35 years since I last saw you. You always were a kind person.

God Bless.

Michael Buchanan

March 6, 2014

God Bless You Victor from Michael Buchanan and your Jewel Family.You were such a wonderful person.

J Barrera

March 6, 2014

R.I.P. Victor you will be missed. God bless the Sanchez fam. From the Barrera fam.

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