Manuel Sanchez, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 in Haskell, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 pm on Friday, May 24th, 2024 at The Calvary Baptist Church in Seymour, TX. Reception to follow.

Manuel was born May 24th, 1955 in Knox City, Texas to Casto & Tommie Sanchez. In his early years, he made money helping a local farmer where he started learning landscaping and farming skills. After Freshman year of high school, Manuel began working various jobs. His first was at Dairy Queen where he washed the dishes. He enjoyed the little things of this job, the hamburger baskets and Cherry Cokes always held a special place in his heart. His parents were very proud of his dedication to helping his large family thrive. When the family moved to Plainview, Texas, Manuel started working at the local cotton gin. He often translated for his coworkers, being one of the only members of the crew who was bilingual. Later, He spent some time in Graham, Texas working at E & H Drilling. Manuel prided himself on being independent and providing for his way in life. He grew in strength and confidence through these years of hard work. Later, Manuel moved to Olney, Texas where worked at Olney Healthcare in the housekeeping department. He enjoyed helping the elderly in the facility, and he enjoyed working with his co-workers. In Seymour, where he spent the remainder of his life, Manuel made his money working for himself by landscaping various properties until he retired in his mid 50's.

In his free time, Manuel spent his time outdoors hunting small game with homemade slingshots, or fishing at Miller Creek. He enjoyed Gunsmoke reruns with his morning coffee, Conan the Barbarian on repeat, and Bruce Springsteen on the radio. He enjoyed dancing to his favorite music, with his martial arts meets 80's groove. His contagious, free-spirited nature always encouraged others to join in. He made people laugh by always joking and telling funny stories in his energetic style. He loved having a good time with his loved ones and friends.

Manuel is preceded in death by his parents whom he adored very much, his infant son Manuel Sanchez, Jr, his sister Dora Ann Tribble of Cleburne, Texas, his brother John Sanchez of Seymour, Texas, his sister Rita Sanchez of Seymour, Texas, brother Carlos Sanchez of Enterprise, Oregon and brother Gene Sanchez of Fort Worth.

Manuel is survived by his wife Ruth Ann Sanchez of Seymour, Texas, sister Silvia Sanchez of Seymour, Texas, brother Ted Sanchez of Seymour, Texas, sister Rachel Sanchez of Wichita, Kansas, brother Tom Sanchez, and brother Casto Sanchez, Jr both of Seymour, Tx, son Kevin Lee & Pauline Stone of Kingsland, Texas, daughter Bridget Ann Niell of Haskell, Texas, son Raymond Scott & wife Kristi Sanchez of Seymour, Texas, son Chase Harvey of Wichita Falls, Texas, daughter Amanda Sue & Jacob Fox of Olney, Texas, and son Jason Bone and husband Christopher Hall of Fort Worth, Texas, along with many grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren.

The family of Manuel Sanchez wishes to thank all involved with celebrating a man who was unique, who truly loved others, and was unconditionally loved, accepted, and appreciated by his family and friends.