Antonio Sanchez, II of Calico Rock, Arkansas, passed away January 13, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 81. He was born February 1, 1939, in Clarkdale, Arizona, the son of Antonio and Ruth Azpeitia Sanchez. He was a wire-line specialist for Conico. Antonio was a U.S. Navy veteran. Antonio lived in Calico Rock since moving from Whittier, California, in 2018 He was a member of the V.F.W. in Whittier, California, and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. He enjoyed watching LSU play football, reading, watching boxing, and watching old westerns.
Antonio is survived by his daughter, Shawna LaRee of Oklahoma City, OK; son, James Alton (Ashley) Sanchez of Cleveland, AR; daughter, Tonnia (Jessie) Tyrone-Sanchez of Calico Rock, AR; son, Christopher Allen Sanchez of Little Rock, AR; daughter, Letitia Bettina Sanchez of Ward, AR; daughter, LaReina Sanchez of Pearl, MS; son, Cody Taylor Sanchez of Batesville, AR; son, Chase P. Sanchez of Pearl, MS; two sisters, Marie (Jake) Alarie of Whittier, CA, and Carmen (Dennis) Parker of Whittier, CA; 18 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Kenneth Karl, Antonio Sanchez, III, and Enrique Sanchez; three brothers; and two sisters.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas.