Steven Sanchez

Steven Baroga Sanchez, Jr. 51, a former resident of Port Orchard, died in Seattle of complications from diabetes. He graduated from South Kitsap HS in 1973 and received a Bachelors Degree from Seattle University in 1981. Mr. Sanchez worked primarily as a Youth Minster within the Roman Catholic Church throughout the Pacific Northwest and as a Journalist. He was an active member of the Roman Catholic faith and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed music and photography, was a practical joker and an avid Mariners fan. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his sons Steven 'Tony' Sanchez and Ethan Sanchez and daughter Bethany Sanchez all of Port Orchard; brother Stephan Sanchez of Seattle and very special family member auntie Candy V. Sanchez. He was predeceased by his parents and his auntie Asuncion Vergara Narte. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, July 15th at 3:00 with a reception immediately following at the Knights of Columbus hall across the street from the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to American Diabetes Association, Washington Affiliate, Inc., PMB 202, 8205 E. Martin Way, East Olympia, WA 98516-5769.