Obituaries
William S. Sanchez, 68
December 29, 1951 - March 19, 2020
William S. Sanchez, 68, of Lancaster, passed away late Thursday, March 19, 2020, at ManorCare – Lancaster, where he had been a rehabilitation patient for the past month. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ernesto Santiago and Santa Sanchez. For the past 40 years, William was the loving companion of Leila Nunez.
Over the years, William worked as a general laborer for Buck Run Iron Works, Timal Automotive and Star Paper Tube, but his greatest joy was working on cars and as an auto detailer. He had a passion for Super Sport cars, especially his own 1969 Chevelle SS. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Lancaster.
In addition to Leila, William is survived by his daughters: Marylou Sanchez and Diana Sanchez and her fiancée Pablo Beltran; his step-children: Maribel Castro and her husband Pedro, Marilyn Brooks and her husband George, Evelyn Wilson and her husband Gary, Mildred Rivera, and Pablo Rivera, Jr. and his wife Carmen; and his grandchildren: Carmelo Rivera, Angel Rivera, Isiah Perez and Desarae Perez. Also surviving are his sisters, Maria Angela Alvarado, Anibal Miguel Santiago, and Carmen Rosa Santiago; brothers Ramon Luis Santiago and Jose Ernest Sanchez; and a host of step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, as well as brothers Emilio Santiago, Ismeal Santiago, Hector Sanchez and Luis Angel Santiago.
Due to recent health concerns and restrictions, services will be private at the convenience of the family. William’s final resting place will be at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
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Condolences to the Family
March 25, 2020
William, you are missed and will never be forgotten. May you rest in Peace.
Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Our deepest condolences to all.
March 25, 2020
William your fight was my fight . my struggles were your struggles. Throughout the years we helped each other out, you loving my daughters as if they were your own, you making sure we were taken care of You will always have a special place in my Heart. until we meet again, rest william rest. You deserve it. You failt long and hard. You never gave up. I love you
Evelyn Wilson
March 24, 2020
We will miss you so much. I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done for me over the years. I will miss your smile, jokes, and laugh. You will be greatly missed. We love you ♥️
Whitney and family
March 24, 2020
We Love you so much. All the memories that we have will never be forgotten. You will always be “Papa” for Chase he Loves you and will miss you. Thank you for everything you have done for me and Chase. 🙏🙏 “LOVE YOU PAPA🙏🙏
Millie & Chase
March 23, 2020
To Tio Guillo – May you Rest In Peace and watch over those of us that miss you dearly! Although Father Time was not our friend to continue making family memories, you will continue to be with us in spirit and in our hearts! Love Yvett
March 23, 2020
Dear Tio,
May you Rest In Peace and find our loved ones who are also no longer with us. You will be missed but not forgotten, and I will always cherish the times we spent together.
Natalee
March 23, 2020
Abuelo, We will all miss the times we had together. Kellmy, Leila & Niema will all miss “Lelo” and his big laugh & smile. Thank you for all you did for us through the years…
Natasha & family
March 23, 2020
Marylou, Leila and extended family,
My condolences to the family. May God give you the strength to cope with your loss. Moving forward will be hard, but his memory will forever live in your hearts.
Geisha and family
March 22, 2020
To my Dad how much I love you and will Miss you dearly.
Marylou
