Eduardo "Lefty" "El Zurdo" Sanchez

Eduardo “Lefty-El Zurdo” Sanchez, died on July 13th at his Mission residence. Dearly loved by his family and friends, he is survived by his children, Araceli Sanchez, Joe L. Sanchez, Sr., Otila Ramirez, Eddie Sanchez (Alma), Elizabeth Garza (Joe), and Lydia Perez (Rick). Lefty is preceded in death by his wife; Otila G. Sanchez in 2004, and son; Walton “Pinky” Sanchez in 2008. 13 grand children, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren also survive him. Lefty was born on October 13th 1918 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. At an early age he played baseball with many prominent teams such as the Aguilas Pintas de Comales which brought fame to the city of Comales, The Continental’s, founded in 1944 in Reynosa which was the first Semi-Professional team, The Weaver Baker, The McAllen Palms, and The Palmito’s just to name a few. He played alongside the Legendary Tom Landry for Mission’s 30/30 baseball team. Lefty was actively involved with the Old Timer’s Semi Pro Baseball reunion and served for many years on the planning committee. He was also a member of the Socios del Club Deportivo de Reynosa, and el club de beisbol Veteranos de Valle de Texas. He was a master mechanic who earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and clients alike. He owned and operated Lefty Sanchez Garage Shop in Mission for many years. Lefty was a proud, noble and humble person who had a wonderful and caring sense of humor. He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. He was especially proud of his two sons who served their country during the Vietnam Conflict, Joe L. Sanchez, who served in the United States Marine Corps, and Eddie Sanchez who served in the United States Army, and his grandson Steven Garza, who served in the United States Navy. Family received friends on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M at Virgil Wilson Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on today, July 18, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. Pallbearers will be his grandson’s; Mike and Eric Sanchez, Steven Garza, Joe Louis Sanchez, Jr., Brandon and Derrick Perez. The Sanchez family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Hirem Ramirez, who was Lefty’s personal caretaker. Funeral arrangements and services have been entrusted to the care of Virgil Wilson Mortuary, 2200 North Conway, Mission, Texas. 956-585-2721.

Eduardo "Lefty" "El Zurdo" Sanchez

October 13, 1918 - July 13, 2011