Pedro Sanchez-Perez, age 73, of Holland, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Trinity Health Hospital in Grand Rapids following a short illness.
Pedro was born in Monte Escobdo, Zacatecas, Mexico and immigrated to the US on July 17, 2005. He was a member at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and worked at Request Foods for the last 10 years.
Pedro was the definition of a hard working man with impeccable work ethics. He did not get to retire, working all of his life since he was a kid. During his time in Mexico, he worked from dawn to dusk in the farm, feeding the animals, taking care of the crops, working as a lumberjack, looking for the occasional missing calf that went on its own adventure, and working on any other odd job that needed attention. He even worked in the local town hall for a period of time. In the USA, he didn’t stop working, often being recognized for his perfect attendance.
Pedro was a family man, and a man for the people. He enjoyed a good hike, and trips with his family. Everywhere he went, he made friends. If he went on errands and was taking too long, his wife often said, “he must have found someone to talk to”, and he would come back with news of finding an acquaintance or making a new friend. He did not miss a chance to crack a joke or tell you an anecdote.
Pedro was often described as a respectful, humble, hardworking, friendly, lively person. His passing has left an empty space in our lives, but he has also gifted us with amazing memories of the amazing father, husband, brother, friend, and overall good quality of a person he was during his time on this earth.
Pedro was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Sanchez Barragán & Maria del Carmen Perez de Santiago
Pedro is survived by his:
Wife of 46 years, Maria Irene Hernandez Dorado
Children
Pedro Sanchez
Hilda Sanchez
Oscar Sanchez
Karen Sanchez
Hanely Sanchez
Grandchildren
Abril, Zuri, Itzel, Aysel, Nirelle, Braulio, Malinalli
Siblings
Victoria, Mercedes, Anita, Miguel, Ignacio, Antonio, Jose Maria, Margarita, Cruz Enrique.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 am Saturday, July 18, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 171 W 13th St, Holland, with Fr. Luis Garcia officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation is planned for 6:00-8:00pm (Wake Prayers at 7:30pm) on Friday, July 17, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland.
Special thanks to every hospital staff at Holland Hospital and Trinity Health that cared for him during his last days, and made accommodations for his wife, daughters and sons to be by his side.
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