Joe Gamboa Sanchez, 75, of Big Spring, formerly of Colorado City, died Sunday, March 1, 2015 in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Big Spring. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.A vigil service will be held at 8 PM Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.Joe was born March 11, 1939 in Bastrop, Texas and married Hortensia Castillo March 26, 1959 in Colorado City. Joe was raised in Bastrop and lived in Colorado City eventually moving to Big Spring in 1996. He was a farmer and mechanic who was always willing to help. He taught his family that it is more blessed to give than receive. He will be greatly missed.Joe is survived by his wife, Hortensia Sanchez of Big Spring; five sons, Joe Sanchez and wife, Teresa of Big Spring, Danny Sanchez and wife, Betty of Colorado City, Robert Sanchez of Big Spring, Michael \Jimmy\ Sanchez and wife, Tiffany of San Angelo, and Jesse Sanchez and wife, Ann of Abilene; four daughters, Diane Sanchez of Snyder, Rachel \Melissa\ Sanchez and husband, John, Gloria Sanchez, and Amy Lopez and husband, Adolph all of Big Spring; two brothers, Frank Sanchez and wife, Louisa of North Judson, Indiana and John Sanchez of the Spade Ranch; three sisters, Mary Garcia and husband, PePe of Lamesa, Minnie Garza and husband, John of Garden City and Josie Lara and husband, Tanis of Colorado City; 24 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Petra Gamboa Sanchez; one brother, Roy Sanchez; and one granddaughter, Shelley Lopez.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,
