Jose T. Sanchez, a lifelong resident of Brady, Texas and a former stone cutter for Brady Monument Works for 25 years, passed away on January 27, 2009. He was 80.

Survivors include 5 sons: Joe (Lillie) Sanchez of Brady, Texas, Robert (Carloyn) Sanchez and Victor (Alice) Sanchez, both of Waco, Texas, Tom Sanchez of San Antonio, Texas, and Mike Sanchez, Sr. of Gatesville, Texas; two daughters, Sally (Jimmy) Willett of Snyder, Texas and Julia Aguilar of Brady, Texas; three stepchildren, Lupe Moreno, Felix Gomez and Santos Gomez; one brother, Noe (Julia) Sanchez of Brady, Texas; two sisters, Natividad (Frank) Garza and Annie (Jesse) Torrez both of Brady, Texas; 20 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death is his wife, Cresencia DeLafuente Sanchez; his parents, Cruz and Eloisa Trevino Sanchez; one brother, six sisters, one granddaughter and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin Thursday, January 29, 2009, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Sinton, Texas. A rosary will be recited Thursday, January 29, 2009, 7:00 PM, at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 30, 2009, 10:00 AM at San Pedro Cemetery in Odem, Texas.

Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton, Texas.