Alfonso Sanchez

Alfonso Sanchez, age 48 from South Houston, Texas, passed away Monday June 7, 2010, in Houston, Texas due to complications from a long-term illness. Alfonso was born October 24, 1961, in Pearsall, Texas to Polo and Lupe Sanchez. He graduated from South Houston High School and pursued a career in the restaurant industry in both San Antonio and Houston, Texas. In 1996, he began working for Stewart Enterprises in Houston, Pearland, and Channelview as a family services counselor at San Jacinto Funeral Home until he became ill. He enjoyed life with his friends and loved ones especially with his daughter, Victoria.

Alfonso is survived by his daughter, Victoria Sanchez, his mother, Lupe Sanchez, his brothers, Harry, Edward, and Rick, sisters, Irene and Birdy, sisters-in-law, Mickey, Margaret, Mary, and Mary, brother-in-law, Chris McLendon, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Alfonso is preceded in death by his father, Polo, and his brother, Amado.

Visitation will be held at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church located at 10727 Hartsook, in Houston, Texas on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 5:00pm followed by a Rosary at 7:00pm officiated by Deacon Rob Stevens. After cremation, a funeral Mass will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church located at 108 South Washington Drive in Devine, Texas on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 10:00am officiated by Father Robert Ploch.