Domingo Sanchez, Jr.

August 24, 1944 ~
May 16, 2023

Domingo Sanchez, Jr. “Pipe”, age 78, of Kentwood passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Domingo Sanchez and Rita L. Solivan. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Zoraida; children, Zorimar and Ronald Johnson, Jaime and Jennifer Sanchez, Glenda Sanchez; grandchildren, Zachary, Gian, Gabriel, Harrison, Aleczander; great grandchild, Blair; siblings, Enrique Sanchez and Hazel Kraemer, Celeste Sanchez and Virgilio Davilva, Myrna Sanchez, Martha Sanchez, Victor Sanchez and Carmen Rivera; in-laws, Nelly Lopez, Iris Rios, Ivonne Cruz; many nephews and nieces and other extended family and friends. Domingo had a caring nature and always put others before himself. He loved his family and found his greatest joy in loving, supporting, and being with them. Domingo will be missed by all who knew him including his beloved dog, Chiqui. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Tuesday, May 23 at St. Joseph the Worker, 225 32nd St. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Jose Luis Quintana celebrant. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Visitation
Monday, May 22
2:00pm - 4:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Visitation
Monday, May 22
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 23
11:00am

St. Joseph the Worker
225 32nd Street SW
Wyoming, MI 49548
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Leave Your Tribute Message

May 23, 2023 8:07am
Was a wonderful human being. He was funny, happy, and always very generous. Pipe will be missed. My condolences to all his family. Que Dios te bendigas

- German Ruiz

May 19, 2023 8:01pm
Nuestro más sentido pésame a la Familia Sánchez por el sensible fallecimiento de nuestro gran amigo”Pipe” Sánchez, que deja un gran vacío en nuestra comunidad y en nuestros corazones extrañáremos su su sonrisa , su entusiasmo, su alegría de ver la vida y siempre estrechando la mano de las personas que buscaban su ayuda y sus consejos etc. siempre te recordaremos con mucho cariño “Pipe” Dios te tenga en su gloria… Esperando que su familia encuentre fortaleza en estos momentos tan difíciles. PD. Que Dios nuestro señor reconforte sus corazones ante irremediable pérdida! Dios los Bendiga hoy y siempre!!!

- Cardiel Family

May 17, 2023 9:18pm
We are sorry for "Pipes" family. When a loved one dies, sadness dominates you, but God gives us comfort in the most painful moments. Pipe was a hard worker and loved his home . God will had him in his glory.

- Neida Solivan and Ramon Abraham




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