Henry Sanchez

Henry S Sánchez of Kingwood, Texas went home to be with The Lord on October 3, 2023. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Henry was born in Marfa, Texas on August 28, 1945 and grew up in Valentine, a small town in West Texas. His passion for reading and commitment to education contributed to his status; “Valedictorian” of his Senior class. He attended Sul Ross State College, where he received his formal education in Geology. While working at Texaco, Henry was enrolled in a scholastic assistance program. He later obtained his Master's degree in Geophysics from The University of Houston. Henry pursued a promising career as a Division Geophysicist with Amerada Hess where he was highly respected as a leader and mentor. He later consulted at Marathon Oil in Midland, Texas along with other small oil companies in Houston.

Henry was an adventurous man, full of integrity, generosity, and compassion. He loved playing softball along with reading and dancing. He enjoyed traveling with his spouse to the many places he dreamed of seeing. His travels included England, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and many states in the USA.

Always a modest man, he genuinely loved and respected others. Henry was an amazing husband, beloved father, and the world's greatest Pawpaw. He loved and honored the Lord his Savior and selflessly shared all that he had with those he cherished. His encouragement and support led many family members and friends to their successes today.

Henry is preceded in death by his father, Cirildo C. Sánchez; his mother, Esperanza Sánchez Sánchez; his sister, Avelia Chanowski; and his sister, Nora Flores.

Henry will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 28 years, Mariah Lord Sánchez. He leaves behind his sister, Yolanda Espino and her husband, Billy; his sister, Corina Gomez and husband, Leo.

He is also survived by his children, Brett Caserta (Heather) along with their children, Cody, Jacob, Nicholas, and Nathan (Katelynn) and great grandson, Karson; Laura Caserta, and her children, Gage, Brittney, and Breena; Nathaniel Sánchez (Emma) along with their children, Michael and Isabela; Kimberly Smith (Paul) and their children, Jacob, Luke, and Brooke; Krystyna Sánchez (daughter). Henry is also mourned by his little fur baby, Honey, as well as many extended family members, dear friends, and the numerous lives he touched during his journey.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date for close friends and family.

Scriptures highlighted from Henry’s bible include;

Ecclesiastes 9: 9-10
Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun—all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life, and in your toilsome labor under the sun. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for, in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working, nor planning, nor knowledge or wisdom.

Psalm 18: 1-2
I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.