Albert M. Sanchez, born on August 21, 1960 passed away on Saturday, May 9,2026 at the age of 65.

Bert was a master carpenter for 42 years and designed beautiful furniture and custom cabinets.  He was an avid, "true blue "Dallas Cowboys fan and never missed a game. He loved Star Wars, Star Trek and Lord of the Rings. Bert loved to barbecue and made the best pot of beans and menudo.   He also loved a cold beer and a good smoke.

He is survived by his wife Debra De La Garza Sanchez, married for 15 years; sons, Albert Sanchez and Jonathan Sanchez; 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Raul Y. Sanchez and Simon Ortiz; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, sister and brother in laws and extended family members.

The family would like to thank the following individuals for all the wonderful medical care for Bert; Dr. Arun Rao and the staff at Texas Oncology; Dr. Sandra Guerrero Fernandez; Dr. Johanna Urena; the staff at the San Antonio Transplant and Specialty hospital (especially the staff on the second and fifth floors).  A special thanks to his team at Vitas hospice (Yamille, Anna, Johnny, Michel) for taking such beautiful care of Bert.  And a special accolade to the nurses and aides at Vitas Hospice hospital (they are angels here on earth) who made Bert's final stay peaceful and loving.

"So until we meet again, I am thinking of you always; I love you; I wish you were here… In my arms. " ~ Anne Rice

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Hwy.