Joseph Anthony Sanchez Sr.

Joseph Anthony Sanchez Sr. passed away peacefully at his home of 31 years on November 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 22, 1945, in Gunnison, Colorado.

Joseph will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose love shaped four generations of his family. He was the leader of his family, a great teacher, and an inspiration to those who knew him best. Loving and compassionate, he treated everyone equally and left a lasting impression through his kindness, strength, and steady presence.

He took great joy in the things he loved. Joseph liked all sports and was also a hunter and fisherman.  He had a special love for the Rockies. He also enjoyed gardening and had a thoughtful way of making the people around him feel cherished. He was known for picking out the best greeting cards for family members to celebrate special occasions, and he often came home with roses for his wife for no particular reason, simply as an expression of love. Above all, he was proud of his family, his children, and his grandchildren.

Joseph shared 62 years of marriage with his wife, Dolores Sanchez, and together they built a family that was the center of his life. He is survived by Dolores; by his children, Joseph Anthony Sanchez Jr., Dedri Sanchez, and Mellissa Sanchez; and by his grandchildren, Ashlee, Janessa, Renee, Joseph, Briana, Jordan, Deandrea, and Delilah as well as nine great grandchildren and a large extended family. Each of them carried a special place in his heart, and his love for them was one of the great guiding forces of his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Sanchez; his mother, Judy Ramirez; his sisters, Mary Jane Howell and Matilda Ortiz; and his brothers, Lloyd Rudy Sanchez and Charles Sanchez, as well as Roger Sanchez.

A Rosary will be held on November 30, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Church of All Saints, 2559 S Federal Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80219. A Mass will follow from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Church of All Saints. A graveside service will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3645 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235. A reception will follow from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Church of All Saints.

Joseph’s life was rooted in love for his family, expressed in both grand and quiet ways—in guidance, in compassion, in shared celebrations, and in simple gestures of thoughtfulness. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know him.