Julian "Tata" R. Sanchez

December 20, 1931 - January 5, 2020

Julian "Tata" Reyes Sanchez, age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 here in Del Rio. He was born on December 20, 1931 in Del Rio. Julian proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Preceding him in death were his parents, Maria Elena and Elijio Sanchez; brothers: Nicolas Sanchez, Andres Sanchez, and Benito Sanchez; sisters: Feliz Sanchez, Maria Elena Gomez, and Tomasita Cuellar; Family members left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 64 years, Guadalupe M. Sanchez of Del Rio; children: Julian Sanchez Jr. and wife Dora Sanchez of Del Rio, Humberto Sanchez of San Diego, CA, Patricia S. Diego and husband Armando Diego of Del Rio, and Delia Lopez and husband Juan Lopez also of Del Rio; siblings: Ricardo Sanchez and wife Carmen Sanchez, and Rosa Elia Hipolito, all of Del Rio; Julian is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Trinity Chapel of Faith. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at the San Felipe Cemetery. Full military honors will be rendered by the United States Army and the San Felipe American Legion Honor Guard Post #595. Pallbearers will be: Guillermo Juarez, Adrian Juarez, Oscar Sanchez, Armando Diego Jr., Julian Sanchez III, and Daniel Garcia.