Jesus Sanchez, Jr.

Jesus "Jesse" Sanchez Jr., age 55, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1962 in Kingsville to Jesus H. Sanchez and Elvira De La Garza Sanchez. Jesse was currently employed as an art teacher for Riviera Independent School District and was formerly employed at Rio Grande City Independent School District. He taught for 31 years. Jesse was a 1981 graduate of H.M. King High School and a 1985 graduate of Texas A&I University - Kingsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 26 years, Ellie Jimenez of Kingsville; son, Arnie Jimenez of New York City, New York; numerous cousins; and a host of friends which include his students and faculty members.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2018 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1102 East Kleberg Street, Kingsville, with Fr. Peter Thenan as celebrant. Burial will follow at Riviera Cemetery in Riviera, Texas.
Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas.

Visitation

Visitation

Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel
205 General Cavazos Blvd.
Kingsville, TX  78363
Sunday, April 22, 2018
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel
205 General Cavazos Blvd.
Kingsville, TX  78363
Sunday, April 22, 2018
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
1102 East Kleberg Street
Kingsvile, TX  78363
Monday, April 23, 2018
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Riviera Cemetery
Riviera, TX