Ernesto A. Sanchez Sr.

Ernesto A. Sanchez Sr., got his angel wings on August 4, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1934. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo Sanchez, Sr. and Isabella Sanchez; his son, Paul A. Sanchez; his brother, Pablo Sanchez, Jr.; and his sister, Rosalia Saunill. He is the beloved husband of 63 years of Mary Ann Ortalano Sanchez. Ernesto is the loving father of Ernesto A. Sanchez, Jr. (Laurie), Robert J. Sanchez (Rhonda), and Paula A Sanchez (Bobby). He is the devoted grandfather of 5 grandchildren, Kelly Dufrene (Matthew), Amy LaMark (Lynell), Ryan Sanchez (Mary Frances), Brittany Sanchez (Henry), and Madison Sanchez. He is the loving great grandfather of 7 great grandchildren, Lexi, Addison, Sadie Dufrene, A’mani LaMark, Sophia, Ryan Sanchez, Jr., and Henry Gill III. He is the brother of Gilberto Sanchez. He worked in Shipping Industry for over 60 years at Texas Transport, Swift Packing, Biehl, Zim and Ceres Gulf. Ernesto also enjoyed working Carnival Balls for over 20 years. He enjoyed talking to people he came in contact with. Ernesto enjoy talking sports with family members and friends and his playing days at St. Mary Italian and Warren Easton. He will greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Employees of Sanchez Event Services/Ernie’s Café, UPS, LCMC, and relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, September 12, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Memorial Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM all at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 400 Verret Street, Algiers, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to: Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter, 3445 N. Causeway Blvd Suite 902, Metairie, LA 70002. Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements.