Antonio Sanchez 74 years old, of Immokalee, Florida walked thru Heaven's Gates, Sunday September 9, 2012.
Mr. Sanchez was born in Brownsville, Texas to father Albino Sanchez and mother Guadalupe Sanchez on February 21, 1938. He moved to Florida and married the love of his life Mary Motlow, they were together for over 55 years.
Before retiring, Antonio worked as a foreman for an agriculture farm for 16 years. He enjoyed being with his family, and being involved in church. Since the opening of the Immokalee First Seminole Baptist Church on the Immokalee Indian Reservation he became one of the first church members.
Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife Mary Sanchez, three sons; Tony Sanchez, Jr. (Paula), Chris Sanchez (Corinna) and Ralph Sanchez (Michele): seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons; Clifford and Jesse.
There will be a Viewing on Wednesday September 12, 2012 from 7-9 pm at Immokalee First Seminole Baptist Church. The Funeral Service will be held Thursday September 13, 2012 also at the church, beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Josh Leadingfox officiating. Burial will follow at Lake Trafford Memorial Gardens, Immokalee, Florida.