Eric Sanchez, 31, of Dimmitt, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Houston. Prayer Service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00AM at Colonial Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Sanchez officiating and a Rosary/Vigil Service beginning at 5:00PM at Colonial Funeral Home with Deacon John Nino.  

Eric Sanchez was born December 4th, 1994, in Dimmitt Texas to Lulu Soto and Joe Sanchez.

Eric graduated from Dimmitt High school in 2013 and later relocated to Dallas, Texas where he received his training and certification as a diesel technician at Universal Technical Institute.

He enjoyed watching football and was a life-long Cowboys fan. His favorite hobbies were playing pool, golfing, and playing poker. He was the biggest jokester and would love to make someone laugh or smile.

He enjoyed having cookouts and spending time with family. His biggest pride and joy was always spending time with his son Josiah.

Those who are left to cherish his memory are his mother Lulu Soto, stepdad Tomas Alanis, children Josiah and Peyton, Sister Gabby Sanchez, nephew, Kenneth and niece, Allyson, Grandmother, Delia Sanchez. Amongst aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Eric is preceded in death by his father Joe Sanchez, grandparents Manuel and Esperanza Soto, grandfather Doreteo Sanchez.

SPANISH:

Eric Sanchez nació el 4 de diciembre de 1994 en Dimmitt, Texas, hijo de Lulu Soto y Joe Sanchez.

Eric se graduó de Dimmitt High School en 2013 y posteriormente se mudó a Dallas, Texas, donde recibió su capacitación y certificación como técnico en motores diésel en Universal Technical Institute.

Disfrutaba ver el fútbol americano y fue un fiel aficionado de los Cowboys de Dallas durante toda su vida. Entre sus pasatiempos favoritos estaban jugar billar, golf y póker. Era el bromista más grande y siempre le encantaba hacer reír y sonreír a los demás.

Disfrutaba organizar parrilladas y pasar tiempo con su familia. Su mayor orgullo y alegría siempre fue compartir momentos con su hijo Josiah.

A Eric le sobreviven su madre, Lulu Soto; su padrastro, Tomas Alanis; sus hijos, Josiah y Peyton; su hermana, Gabby Sanchez; sobrino, Kenneth, sobrina, Allyson y su abuela, Delia Sanchez, así como sus tíos, tías y primos, quienes lo recordarán con mucho cariño.

Eric fue precedido en la muerte por su padre, Joe Sanchez; sus abuelos, Manuel y Esperanza Soto; y su abuelo, Doreteo Sanchez.