May 22, 1947 – Feb. 20, 2018

Julio C. Sanchez, 70, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles.

Julio was born on May 22, 1947, in Puerto Rico to the late Pasquale and Lisa Concepcion Romero Sanchez.

Julio is survived by his children, Benjamin, Miguel, Michael, Adrian, Emilio and Julio, all from the Michiana area. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Olga Sanchez Concepcion, Margarita Sanchez Concepcion; brother, Eligio Sanchez Concepcion as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Julio was a supervisor for Miles Labs in Elkhart. He was very social and enjoyed rebuilding cars and bartering.

Visitation for Julio will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home 615 E. Main St. Niles.

Burial will take place at Silverbrook Cemetery at a later date.

Online condolences to the family may be made at halbritterwickens.com