Alfred Paul Sanchez
Obituary
Alfred passed away on a Sunday in his home at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Sanchez, Maria Luisa Bravo Espinoza (Mother), and Anthony Bravo (brother). He is survived by his younger brother Bill Bravo, sons Michael and Alfred Jr. (Martha Sanchez) and grandchildren Michelle, Alfred Jr., Tony, Jered and Mayela. Also uncles, aunts and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Alfred was born in Mexico City and came to Hollister as a young child. He graduated from San Benito Joint Union High School, met his wife Elsie Felice, married and moved to Santa Clara in 1964. He retired as a Sheet Metal worker from Hewlett Packard where his Uncle Robert also worked. Alfred and Elsie enjoyed traveling. They visited Europe a few times, but especially liked the cruise ships when they traveled to the Caribbean and Alaska. Alfred was a stamp collector, and collected rare coins or coins from the places he visited. He loved his family and stayed in touch with various relatives and friends in Mexico and Los Angeles and visited them annually. Alfred was very social and he had a second family at Jóvenes de Antaño on weekdays. He was their Bingo caller and rode the bus with Marlene to various casinos and Buffets.
Alfred will be dearly missed. A Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, September 10 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at Vet's Memorial Park at 12:30 pm.
Published in Hollister Free Lance · September 9, 2021