James L. Sanchez, 31 of Kenosha was born into eternal life on Friday, January 4th, 2008, at his mother’s home. Born into life on June 13, 1976, he was the son of Leoncio "Lee" and Martha (Beltran) Sanchez. He attended the Kenosha Unified Schools. On August 14, 2004, he married Christina Beals. He was employed by the Shalom Center as a supervisor for the Inns Program. James was a member of the former St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Christina; a son, Anthony Sanchez; his mother, Martha Sanchez; a brother, Joel Sanchez and a sister, Jeanette (Raymond) Bockhouse, all of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandmother, Juanita Beltran. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 7th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 8th, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Fr. Thomas LeMieux will be officiating. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Anthony Sanchez's College Fund would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit James’ Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Cashonne 'Cash' McKnight
We are going to miss you man. Rest in Peace, to our "Big Pun."
Gail Casey
January 11, 2008
Dear Martha, I am so very sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing. We are in Florida for the winter. Please give my sympathy to Joel, also.Sincerely, Gail Casey (St. Thomas teacher of both boys)
Kelli
January 9, 2008
I know we don't know eachother but James would come into Mcdonalds, sometimes with his son, i was in shock when i saw the paper. I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family, he was such a nice and friendly person, he will truly be missed.
Rochelle Moore
January 8, 2008
Christine, Anthony and Family, I am sadden by your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting James when Christine interned with Kenosha County and was pregnant with Anthony. May God be with you and give you peace. Christine, you know I am always near if you need an ear. Love you much,Rochelle
Karen Michetti
January 7, 2008
James was a very nice person. He was so helpful to me and my fiance. We were homeless for a couple of months and my fiance had cancer so it was really hard but James was so nice and compassionate and so easy to talk to.He was a very caring man and i will always remember what a great and sweet man he was. We will all miss him very much And his family should be very proud of him. Karen Michetti and Andrew Bergmann
Iesha Hodges
January 7, 2008
Christina and I have gone to school together from McKinley to Parkside- My condolences on you and your son's tremendous loss. Jimmy was too young but made an everlasting impression on many. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carlen Kielisch
January 7, 2008
As a past fellow student of Christina's, my heart goes out to you and your young son Anthony. Your too young and too good of a person to suffer such a loss... Please stay strong at heart... My deepest sympathy,Carlen K
CherylKasdorf
January 6, 2008
I am a Soup Kitchen Supervisor at Shalom and was able to visit with James from time to time at work. He also volunteered his time a few weeks ago at a memorial for our homeless with my son, Justin and Joanna Wynn James was such a nice young man and very friendly. Many nights, he drove our work crew back to KCDC at the end of their shift. All of the members on work crew are also saddened at the loss of James. He was well liked by all of us who worked with him. God bless you during your time of loss and grief and bless James in his eternal life...
Caryn
January 5, 2008
My heart goes out to you and your family. I know the loss of a child is heartwrenching. Things like this are not supposed to happen. I didn't know him, but I've heard a lot of wonderful things about him. I am truly sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God help you all through this very trying time.
Brandi Ammon, Bob Brooks, and children
January 5, 2008
My condolences are with all of you. We all love you guys very much, you have all been in my life for a long time and I wish you all the best. Jimmy was a great guy,he always lit up my life when he introduced me to someone ,it was always this is my white sister and that made me feel like I was priveldged to be in his life. He will definately be missed by my family. Lots of love always.Sighned his white sister Brandi Ammon