Obituary of Danny F. Sanchez

Our beloved Danny F. Sanchez, age 60, resident of Dale was called by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 9, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Belia Flores Sanchez; and his two grandchildren Embree and Baby White.

Danny  is survived by his children, Amanda and her husband, Donnell White, Heather and her husband, Royce Grant, Jr., Daniel Sanchez, and Alejandro Sanchez; his grandchildren Tauviana White, Giannah Grant, Royce Lee Grant III, Yvayne Grant, and Azael Sanchez; his father and stepmother, Frank and Olga Sanchez, Jr.; his sisters, Gloria and her husband, Marcus Barrett and Teresa Vronka; his brothers, Frankie and his wife, Aggie Sanchez III and Gilbert and his wife, Mary Helen Sanchez; the mother of his four beautiful children, Yolanda Sanchez; nieces, nephews, and other loving family.

Danny graduated in 1976 from Albert Sidney Johnston High School in Austin, Texas where he was involved in Marching Band and football.  As a teenager you may have seen him working at the HEB on 7th Street. During his life time, Danny worked for the City of Austin, University of Texas, and Science Applications International Corporation – Las Vegas, NV.  
 
He enlisted in the United States Navy directly out of high school. He served on the USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63 for four years anchored in San Diego, CA.  He did two West Pac Tours which took him to Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore.  His ship also sat in the Indian Ocean during the Iranian Crisis that led him to miss the birth of his first child.

Life changed for him in 1979 when he had his first of four children. He was a devoted family man and there was no doubt his family knew how much he loved them. 

Music played a huge part in his life. He performed in the choir at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, and from a very young age he loved playing the guitar, whether it be bass or acoustic. In his later years he was briefly part of a band called Angel y Grupo Vimana.

Danny played an integral part in helping build the foundation of the Austin Tejano Music Coalition. He loved Tejano music and helped with all of the ATMC events. He was a part of Tejano Idol since inception. He loved helping his brother Frankie with his band events.

Memorial Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, with a Memorial Service beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas. 

Mr. Sanchez's Family truly appreciates your love and support as they progress through this most difficult time. 

Please visit www.missionmemorials.com to offer condolences and to send flowers.