Raul C. Sanchez

Raul C. Sanchez

Raul Sanchez passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Lockhart Texas. He was 83 years old.

Raul leaves behind his loving wife (Tillie) Cleotilde Cuellar Sanchez, a very special nephew and niece who he thought of like his children, James Cuellar and Jeanette Garcia. Raul also has many nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. Raul was preceded in death by his parents; Simon Sanchez and Juanita Cardenas Sanchez, his sister Rosa Perez, his brothers Baltazar Sanchez, Jose Sanchez, Herbert Sanchez.

Raul was born on Tuesday, September 10, 1935 in Lockhart Texas. He spent his early years waking up real early in the morning and helping his father milking cows. His family then moved to New Braunfels, Texas for a short period of time then to San Marcos, Texas where he spent his teenage years until he joined the United States Army.

Raul spent 21 years and retired from the US Army in 1973 as a Staff Sergeant. He was stationed in Germany and several military duty stations in the States. His specialty was air missal defense and guided missiles. He did a tour during Vietnam from 1968-1969. Raul enjoyed telling life stories of his childhood. He loved giving James and Jeanette advice that would help them grow into proud adults. He spoke about one of his nephews Michael Sanchez, how he would encourage him to read and would give him books as gifts. Raul always had time to visit with anyone who would listen. He was a great husband to his wife Tillie of almost 38years. Raul always had a saying after he finished eatting, “ Gracias a dios y gracias a la cocinera”. There was always support that he provided to his family. He was a great son-law who always willing to help out. Enjoyed working outside and doing projects around the house.

Raul will be missed and will always be in our hearts day in and day out.

Friends and family are invited to Eeds Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 4 to 8 pm for visitation. A Rosary service will be at 7:00 pm.

On Thursday, November 30, 2017 friends and family are invited to attend church and burial services. Mass will take place at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, at 10:00am located at 205 W Pecan St, Lockhart, Texas 78644. Burial procession will follow to Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Lockhart Texas.

Pall Bears;   Christopher Garcia, Erik Melendez, Roland Garcia, Emanuel Borjon, James Sanchez, Edward Rubio.

A NOTE FROM HEAVEN

If I could write from Heaven,

This is what I’d say,

Please don’t miss me too much,

I’m with you throughout your day.

You may not see or hear me,

But if you’re quiet and still,

You may just feel my presence;

Because, in Heaven, there is free will.

Don’t worry for the day,

It will come and go as planned,

Enjoy each moment you are given,

Keep worry from your hand.

Keep sorrow to a minimum;

For if Heaven you could see,

You’d know I’m safe and happy,

I did not cease to be.

Moments in time are brief,

Until we’ll be together again,

as Eternity lasts forever,

our lives, they have not end.

Arrangements with Eeds Funeral Home, 408 South Main St., Lockhart, TX 78644 (512) 398-2343