Jesus “Joe” Sanchez
It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jesus “Joe” Sanchez, who passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the age of 89. A hardworking and dedicated provider, Joe worked several jobs throughout his life to care for his family. Joe owned his own landscaping business and through his determination and perseverance, he went beyond his high school education. Attending evening college courses for Business in which he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and a horticultural course to expand his knowledge on plants and trees.
Besides owning his landscape company he also dedicated 25 years of his career to GTE. He started in the supply department and grew professionally into the sales department, where he became a senior sales consultant in coin-operated telephones. Some of his greatest achievements were recruiting the State and Federal penitentiaries, L.A. and SBar. County jails which allowed inmates to make outgoing calls. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Joe will be remembered most for the kindness he showed to others. He was involved with the Sister Cities organization of Sbar where he participated in charitable efforts by sponsoring and generously gave his time and resources to those in need. Joe’s greatest pride however, was his family.
He is survived by his four siblings Richard Sanchez, Marcy Sanchez Huerta, Margarita Sanchez, and Serene Sanchez Nisperos (Rich); three children Jess, Liz Grand (Larry), and Kathy; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Joe leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, service, generosity, and devotion to family. His life touched many people, from those closest to him to strangers who benefited from his kindness. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will live on through his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known him.
May he rest peacefully, surrounded forever by the love he gave so freely to others. Forever loved, forever remembered, forever in our hearts.
A Rosary will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church, 21 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sept. 18, also at Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Pueblo Del Rey Funeral Services in Santa Barbara.
