Ernesto M. Sanchez, also known as “Neto” has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by family and passed quietly in his home on August 31, 2016.Ernest was born in Alpine, TX on April 23, 1951 to Maria S. Lopez and raised by his step-father, Gregorio Lopez, Sr. In 1958, The Lopez family moved to Midland where Ernest was educated and met his high school sweetheart Maria J. Sanchez. They later married and had 3 beautiful daughters. His hobbies included watching his beloved Cowboys play, golf, umpiring little league baseball, playing basketball with his nephews and fishing. He retired from Midland Independent School District as a Head Custodian in 2011 and enjoyed spending time with his wife, his best friends Johnny and Sandra Pineda. They all loved to travel and visit casinos out of state.He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Maria B. Sanchez. His loving daughters: Lisa Sanchez of Midland, JoAnn Sanchez Garza (Albert) of Arlington, and Jessica Sanchez of Midland; his beloved grandchildren: Alberto Garza, Jr., Alyssa Garza and Desmond Sanchez Hicks; his siblings, Joann Hernandez, Linda Sanchez (Larry), Susanna Sanchez, Edwardo Lopez (Cindy), Connie Corrales (Jesse) and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.He is preceded in death by his Mother, Maria S. Lopez, his step-father Gregorio Lopez Sr., his brothers, Daniel O. Sanchez and Gregorio Lopez Jr., and his sister Angelita Lopez.A rosary will take place at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral home on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.The family would like to express their gratitude for all the prayers and gifts of love during this difficult time. ,
