Manuel Sanchez, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 7, 2025, following a brief illness. Manuel was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 23, 1950.

Manuel was a Navy Veteran and worked at Kelly AFB for many years before retiring on June 6, 2000.

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents Marcelino and Tony Sanchez and sister Sandra Rangel. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Sylvia Sanchez, son Wesley (Laura) Sanchez, and daughter Ashley Sanchez. He is also survived by brothers Marcelino Jr, Roger, Richard, Robert, and sisters Joann, Irene, and Diana as well as their spouses and families.

He loved his grandchildren Corey, Robert, and Pyper Sanchez and doted on them whenever they were in town.