Gilbert William Sanchez

Gilbert William Sanchez was born in Rawlins, Wyo. on February 12th 1942. He was born to Maria Montoya and Benito Sanchez. At the age of 19 Gilbert was married and immediately went to serve in the United States Army Reserves. He went back for active duty and all together served four years. Gilbert fathered four children, Raymond, Pamela, Gina, and Troy Sanchez. His grandchildren are, Isaac, Clint, Gilbert, Angel, Nikolas, Christopher, Chrystal, Mario, Alonzo, Leticia, Kyle, Selena, and Alicia. At the time of his passing he had 21 great-grandchildren. Through the years Gilbert worked as a truck driver, a welder, a baker, and even a racecar driver. Everyone that knew him knew his heart and soul was music. Gilbert could play everything from The Beach Boys to Spanish music. He was self-taught and mastered the accordion, the guitar, and singing. He loved to rock and roll, he partied till his last breath, just as he would have wanted it. He made no exceptions to make sure he enjoyed his life. Gilbert passed away Wednesday, October 12th of 2016 was laid to rest Tuesday, October 18th 2016.