Julius Joe Sanchez, 75, passed away March 20, 2022. He was born Sept. 14, 1946 in San Miguel, Colorado to proud parents Aniseto and Victoria Sanchez who precede him in death. Julius retired from Village Inn as an assistant manager. He enjoyed gardening, tending to his flowers. He also enjoyed joy riding, shopping at Wal Mart and eating out. Another of his favorite pass times was watching old movies. La Bamba and Elvis were some of his favorites. Most of all he loved being with his family. Julius is survived by his loving wife, Jeannie Sanchez; his children, Katrina, Kathy and her dog Bailey, and Bryan Sanchez; his siblings, Lillian Flores, Gertrude (Fred) Gonzalez, Christine Tavella, JB Martinez, Phil Sanchez, Louis (Judy) Sanchez, Billy, and Robert Sanchez; Julius had 5 sisters, 11 brothers, 10 aunts, 7 uncles, other numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.