Federico Sanchez

Weslaco-Federico “Fred” Sanchez, 66, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 26th, 2021. Fred was born on May 29th, 1954, to Juan Sanchez and Melquidez Ruiz Sanchez. Fred grew up in a large family, there were ten boys and four girls, and they were all expected to work with the family when they migrated up North every year. Fred developed a strong work ethic when he started working in the fields with his family at twelve.

He married the love of his life Dora Garzez in 1996. Fred was a great husband and provider. He loved to take his bride out dancing every chance they had, especially in their younger years.
Fred also found a lucrative career as a truck driver. Fred drove over a million miles without any accidents during his forty-year career. He worked holidays and as much overtime as he was allowed. Fred was always willing, able, and eager to get on the road. Fred also included his family when they were able to join, and they were able to visit all over the country.

When Fred wasn’t working, his favorite pastime was relaxing at home with his beautiful wife, children, and grandchildren. He always wanted to make up the time he spent on the road with quality family time. Fred loved to watch old western movies.

Above all else, Fred was a man of Christ. He loved the word of God and spending time studying the Bible and going to church or watching online. Christian music was always a welcoming sound when anyone visited Fred and Dora’s home.

Fred was loving, caring, and kind. He had a heart of gold and was always the first to offer help when someone needed it.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Melquidez Sanchez, brothers Ernesto, Nestro, Carlos Mario Sanchez.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Dora Sanchez, children, Frank Juarez, Michelle Juarez, and Miguel Juarez, all of Weslaco, siblings, Margarita Vallejo, Carolina Muniz, Maria Garcia, Diamantina Colunga, Juan Jose Sanchez, Dario Sanchez, Mario Sanchez, Ramon Sanchez, Fidencio Sanchez, and Carlos Sanchez, fourteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 1st, 2021, from 10 am-9 pm, with a prayer service at 6 pm, at McCaleb Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be Friday, April 2nd, 10 am, at McCaleb Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna.