Joseph Manuel Sanchez, 86 years old, of Oracle, Az, sadly left us on May 27, 2024. Preceded in death by his wife Jeanette, son Joey, daughter Karen and brothers Gabe and Samuel. Survived by daughters MaryJane (Pedro) Santacruz and Rosie (Nick) Dominguez; grandchildren Angelic (Adrian) Lopez, Rosanna (Clayton) Baker, Jessica Pena, Jose (Tina) Sanchez, Veronica Medina, Melissa (Mike) Davis, Vanessa (Edgar) Medina, many great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, brothers Bobby, Roy, Jimmy and sisters Egla and Jessie.

Joe was born in Tiger, Arizona on July 9, 1937. He worked most of his life as an auto mechanic and loved the outdoors, hunting, hiking, and watching the sunset. Joe was always willing to help family and friends and could carry a conversation with a stranger as if he had known them for years.  Joe was a light in this world with his contagious smile and laugh and had a gift for storytelling.

A viewing will be held at 10am followed by a service in his honor at 11am on June 15, 2024 at Living Word Chapel (3941 SR-77, Oracle, AZ 85623).