Emilio Sanchez Emilio “Jim, Jimmy” Sanchez, 87, died in Winslow on Oct. 16, 2021. Rosary and funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, at Madre De Dios Church in Winslow. He was born in Williams. He lived most of his life in Winslow and worked for the City of Winslow for over 30 years. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed watching boxing, baseball and football on television. He loved to joke and make people laugh. He was full of surprises and had a huge heart filled with compassion and love for his family and friends. Most importantly he was a strong man of faith, devotion and love for God. He is survived by his sister, Jenny Quiriarte; daughters, Christine Sanchez, Aurora Sanchez, Lydia Garcia (George), Priscilla Bernal (Pancho), Connie Gallegos (Reuben) and Victoria Hernandez (Jason); and his son, Daniel Sanchez (Lucy); 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Aurora Sanchez; brother, Johnny Sanchez; sisters, Josephine Garcia and Mary Helen Cordova; wife, Viola Sanchez; daughter, Margaret Sandoval; and granddaughter, Renee Brito. He will be dearly missed by all. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
