Armando R. Sanchez
March 20, 1951 August 28, 2012
Armando R. Sanchez, age 61, entered into rest August 28, 2012 in Del Rio, Texas. He was born March 20, 1951, in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Jesus H. Sanchez and sister Olga Valenzuela.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Bertha S. Sanchez, his Sons Armando Sanchez, Jesus H. Gonzalez and wife Claudia, Alejandro Sanchez and wife Jessie Mae. Daughters Ana B. Martinez and husband Edson, Haydee Gonzalez. His Mother Gloria R. Sanchez, Sisters Linda S. Dominguez, Virginia Petson, Brother Oswaldo Sanchez, eleven grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Armando went to Fort Stockton High School graduated in 1969. Soon after he graduated from Sul Ross State University in 1973. He majored in Spanish and English and minored in music. He began his career in Comstock, Texas. During his long career Armando worked in various school districts, Eagle Pass ISD, San Felipe ISD, S.W.T.J.R.C. and at Sul Ross State University. Armando had a very strong presence with a gentle soul. He was a force to be reckoned with. He was known for his great smile, his big personality, his ability to be a shoulder to cry on. He was willing to help the misunderstood, undereducated and less fortunate to succeed. He will be missed and loved forever.
He was also a wonderful musician and the founder of the band called the Blue Notes.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, Chapel of Remembrance. Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00pm.
Cremation to follow.