
Jesse Anthony Sanchez Sr. died on Aug. 9 in Castroville. He was 56.
Mr. Sanchez was born on Sept. 6, 1964, in Watsonville. He enjoyed listening to Oldies and spending time with friends and family. He had a big heart and was always willing to help others. He was always making jokes to make others laugh, he had a vibrant spirit, and he will be deeply missed by his family.
He is survived by his sons, Jesse Sanchez, Jr., and Pete Sanchez, Jr.; his daughters, Crystal Rodriguez, Denise Parra, and Ernestina Sanchez. He also leaves behind his father, Pete Sanchez Sr.; sister, Linda Sanchez; and brothers, Pete and Joe Sanchez; as well as 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esperanza Sanchez; and brother, Larry Sanchez.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the funeral expenses: gofundme.com/f/laying-jesse-pollo-sanchez-to-rest. Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Published in The Pajaronian · August 20, 2021