Victor Martinez Sanchez

Victor M. Sanchez, 69 of Highland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Regina (née Grabowski); loving father of Christian Sanchez; cherished brother of Debra (Robert) Salinas, Fernando Sanchez, and the late Mario (Ofelia) Sanchez; and many dear nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting with the Rev. James Dvorscak, officiating; interment, St. John Cemetery, Hammond; visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Expressions of sympathy may be shared on-line at www.baranfh.com.

Victor Sanchez was born on May 5, 1956, to Paul and Victoria (Martinez) Sanchez, and was a lifelong resident of the Calumet Region. He was a veteran of the Illinois Air National Guard, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant while serving in Desert Storm. He earned an associate’s degree in respiratory therapy from Malcom X College in Chicago and was employed in healthcare for over 30 years. An avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, in keeping with his Chicago Southside roots, he also appreciated culture often visiting Chicago’s many museums and The Art Institute. He was an automobile and motorcycle enthusiast and very knowledgeable in auto mechanics, often offering free advice. Devoted to his family, especially his son, he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Respiratory Care Foundation would be appreciated. (219) 659-4400

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