Frank G. Sanchez

Frank Sanchez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at his grandmother’s home, to Frank W. Sanchez and Petrita (Sanchez) Sanchez. He was the eldest of six children.

The family later moved to Seattle, where Frank attended Franklin High School and graduated in 1954. He went on to complete a five-year plumbing apprenticeship and worked in that field for ten years as a member of Local 32. Frank then pursued higher education at the University of Washington, where he earned his B of S degree in Mechanical Engineering.

On September 23, 1961, Frank married Barbara Snabb, and together they shared a loving marriage of 64 years. He also served in the Navy Air Reserve, completing his service in 1962.

Frank and Barbara had a passion for travel, visiting many countries including Europe, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Morocco, Korea, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and the Baltic states. Frank loved his Spanish Heritage and history. Anyone traveling to Spain Frank would love helping them with his travel suggestions. Frank and Barbara went to Finland this July to visit family. Frank also enjoyed golf, running Kulshan Kiwanis tournaments, and had a keen interest in managing his own investments.

Their only child, Jolene, passed away on February 25, 1997. In her memory, Frank and Barbara established the Sisu Children’s Fund, which continues to provide financial assistance to local children with medical or physical problems when insurance will not cover the need, and their parents cannot afford to pay.

Frank was preceded in death by his daughter Jolene; and his sisters, Darlyne Sanchez, Shirley Scheck, and Gladys Sanchez.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his siblings, Susan (Loren) Sanchez and Jeffery (Jan) Sanchez; and nieces and nephews, Anastasia Pedroncelli, Dustin McPhillips, Allegra Sanchez, Domina (Bryan) Sanchez-King, Kim Sasser, Kirk (Shelly) Sasser, and Jill Sasser.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by burial at Bayview Cemetery. A reception will follow at Westford’s Broadway Hall.

Memorial donations may be made to the Sisu Children’s Fund at sisuchildrensfund.org.