Jose "Jun" C Sanchez Jr

Jose “Jun” C. Sanchez Jr. passed away very suddenly on May 27, 2025. Jun was a very loving and devoted husband to his adoring wife, Magdalena “Nena” (née Manalo) Sanchez, and an amazing father to his Son Francis “Frank” Sanchez, with whom they shared many passions. He accepted his Daughter-in-law Rachel Sanchez (née Sibio) with his whole heart as his own daughter. Jun was born in the Philippines, to Felipa Sanchez (née Camagay) and Antonio Z. Edades. His father was serving in World War II, was granted leave to see him for a very short time, and then had to return to post. Sadly this was the only time that Jose would meet his father, as he Killed in Action. He was then adopted by Jose Sanchez Sr., who treated Jose as his natural-born son with all the love and attention a child needs. He will be joining them in heaven. He worked many long nights, and never complained, to help raise Francis. This included times that he would need to nap at family holiday gatherings because he would have to go to work later that evening, all so that Francis would have the best that they could provide, and as much as possible have a parent home to help take care of him. He was an amazingly wonderful father. The struggle of new parents in a new country was one that he gladly did, as he loved being a father and a husband with his amazing wife. He was a very serious Bulls, Cubs fan, and could often be seen sneaking the scores to the game on his cell phone, which was never far from him. He loved his photography and videos, which he was always working on his computer on. He loved preserving moments, which he did through photography and videos. He was always the one behind the camera, and did not like being in front of it. Jose was a man that shared qualities with his wife, with his son, and with his daughter in law. He had a quiet, but very funny sense of humor. He was a quiet man, but at the same time full of life, joy, love, fun (and funny) and a very caring man. Like Nena, he was a quiet man, who did not enjoy being the center of attention. He enjoyed the simple things. He was a very loving man, and he passed that along to others. He was the foundation, and the rock in so many ways. He was always there to support people in whatever way he could, even though they were only able to live a simple life. With Frank, he shared a passion for technology. Father and Son both getting into trouble for trying to sneak more technology type items past their respective wives. The work ethic that Frank has, came from his father. They both put family first, and being great husbands first. It was often with Rachel, that you would find him being sneaky as they shared a lot of their love of technology, preserving moments, and the Cubs. Which made him an outstanding Father-in-Law. Jose was Brother in Law to the late Arturo Manalo. He is survived by several brothers and sisters in laws: Domingo Manalo, Anselmo Manalo, Isabel Combate (née Manalo), Alexander Manalo, Veronica Garcia (née Manalo), Victoria Garcia (née Manalo), Loreto Garcia (née Manalo), Noel Manalo, as well as nieces, nephews. Jose is survived by people that became his family, Josie and Manuel Ylagan, Cora and Louie Guerrero, Linda and Gary Sibio, Becky Sibio, Manuel Joseph and Azenith Ylagan, Xenia & Ferny Diaz, He is so loved and will be sorely missed. In place of flowers or food, we are asking that people donate to Care for Real. It is a local charity that does a lot for the community. https://careforreal.org

Jose "Jun" C Sanchez Jr

February 13, 1944 - May 27, 2025

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February 13, 1944 - May 27, 2025

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