Ernest Castillo Sanchez Sr's Obituary
Ernest Castillo Sanchez, was 80 years old and passed away in Pearland TX on December 17, 2022. Ernest Sanchez was born in Shyder, TX on November 7, 1942. Ernie was married to Maria Teresa Sanchez on February 26, 1961 they were married for 61 years. Ernie worked as a sheet metal fabricator for 42 years. He loved drinking and being at work with family. Ernie is survived by his wife Teresa Sanchez his daughter Lori Sanchez, sister Magdalena Davila and his two sons Ernie Sanchez Jr, Eric Sanchez, he is also survived by his grandchildren Kyle, Isaac, Luca, Taylor, Ryland and EJ. Ernie is preceded in death by his father Paulino Sanchez and his mother Fermina Castillo his brothers Francisco Sanchez, Paulino Sanchez Jr, Benjamin Sanchez, Rumaldo Sanchez his sisters Rebecca Guilbeaux, Mary Cantu.
At the age of 18 Ernie worked the dredge boats out of Aransas pass TX and soon moved with his wife Teresa to Houston, TX and worked many jobs to finally settling in the packaging Industry. He was self-made and started his own company named Formers by Ernie Inc. In 1980. Ernie and his wife and all 3 of his children would work side by side till he was 80. Ernie became very well known in the packaging Industry. He was often known as a legend. He loved traveling around the world he was admired by all. Ernie also loved country music, barbequing, spending time with family and friends, Ernie was always quick to help anyone need.
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