Jose Sanchez Jr.

Jose Sanchez, Jr., our Huey, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. The clergy will be Fr. Timothy Hall. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to his family, Jennifer Martinez, 613 Maple Street S.W., Sleepy Eye, Minnesota 56085.

Jose “Jr” was born on August 31, 1992, in New Ulm, Minnesota and grew up in Weslaco, Texas. Jr was a great grandson, son, brother, uncle, partner, and especially father to his son JJ. If you knew Jr, you know he could light up any room. He was the most funny, kind, and respectful person you could ever meet. He was so loved by his family as everyone knew he was the “favorite.” He also loved his family so much, especially his siblings.

Jr is survived by his son, Jasiel Jose Sanchez; his wife, Jennifer Martinez; and his siblings, Lydia (Hugo) Nuncio and their children, Jose, Damian, Carlos, and Jaselyn, Claudia (Roel) Martinez and their children, Kayla, Roel II, and Nicolas, Omar (Bianca) Sanchez and their child, Paulina, Joey (Priscilla) Sanchez and their children, Daniel and Elias, and Delilah (Victor) Bernal and their children, Diego and Dalia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Sanchez, Sr. and Dalia Martinez.