Dorotio, was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and uncle.    He married Estella Castillo on January 2nd, 1971  in Levelland and they had three children from this union.   He was a farmer for Don Gresham and John Ducotanet,  for several years.    His hobbies were listening to Spanish music, Doce Corazons game show Univizon Channel, drinking coffee in the morning, and spending time with all his grandchildren.   He was a life time member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Levelland. 

Proceeded in Death by: 

Parents:  Dorotio Sr. and Guadalupe Rios Sanchez

Son:  Jacob Sanchez

Granddaughter:   Robin Hernandez

(2) Sisters:  Pilar Banda, & Armelinda Sanchez

(2) Brothers:  Thomas Sanchez, & Crecencio Sanchez

Survivors:

Spouse of 52 years:  Estella Sanchez of Levelland

Daughter:  Lupe Sanchez of Amarillo

Son:  Julian Sanchez of Levelland

Brothers:   Joe Angel Sanchez of Levelland,  Pete Sanchez  of Lubbock and Armando Sanchez of Dallas, and Geraldo Sanchez of Marlin, TX

Grandchildren:  (5) Ronnie Sanchez, Rubie Jo Olivas, Ruben Hernandez Jr., Julian Joe Sanchez, Desiree Sanchez

Great Grand children:  (11)  Zayden Hernandez, Emery Rose Rodriguez, Mariah Celeste Sanchez, Audrey Sanchez, Robin N. Sanchez, Ronnie Sanchez Jr., Jerlyn Sanchez, Jacelynn Sanchez, Addylena Sanchez, Bentlee Sanchez,  Aria  Lopez