JOHN (SANCHEZ) SANCHEZ

John Sanchez 84, of Banning CA, passed away on January 29, 2023, at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.
John was born December 27, 1938 and spent his entire life in Banning, CA, in 1957 he married the love of his life Mary Lou, they were together for 63 years until her death in 2019.
One of his proudest achievements was graduating from Men's barber College, he was working at their shop called Shorty's & Johns, later in life he turned his passion for gardening into a successful gardening business.
A lifelong fan of baseball John spent many years coaching little league during the time, his sons played baseball, always managing to rise the team to the top even taking the mayor league All Stars to the final game at the Regional Finals.
He was a longtime fan cheering on his beloved LA Dodgers from the days of Koufax to Kershaw
John survived by daughters, Erma Sanchez, of Banning, CA. Sylvia Ferch of Lebanon OR. Diane Flores of Pahrump, NY. Sandra Kalanquin of San Bernardino, CA. and son Alfonso Sanchez of Banning, CA.18 grandchildren Vincent J. Sanchez, Celena M. Velasquez, Erica E. Williams, Daniel R. Ferch, John Sanchez III, Joseph D Sanchez, Mathew L Sanchez, Eduardo Hernandez, Jessie Aguirre, David F. Osborn, Brian S. Osborn, Mary L. Osborn, Mandy M. Kalanquin, Alfonso Sanchez Jr. Leon L. Sanchez, Aliana Marin and 15 great grandchildren, sisters Flora Ayala, Candy Reyes and Lupe Clark, brothers Tony Sanchez and Joseph Reyes.
John was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou Sanchez, His son Johnny Sanchez Jr. and His grandson Gabriel Isaac Sanchez, mother Jennie Reyes, brother Tony Reyes, brother Alfonso Sanchez.
Rosary at Wiefels & Son Memorial Chapel 7:00 pm Thursday, February 16, 2023
Funeral Service at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church Banning 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, Graveside Service to follow at San Gorgonio Memorial Park
Reception to follow at Club Latino Americano 401 E. Livingston St. Banning, CA

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