Our dearly beloved father and loving husband, patriarch of our family, Fermin G. Sanchez, 92 years, has entered his eternal home with our Lord and Savior on February 11, 2017. Fermin was born in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico, on July 7, 1924 to Juan and Adela M. Sanchez.  At age 6, his parents crossed over to US soil with family to seek a better life and settled in Corpus Christi.  Years later, he was then adopted by his beloved step-father Fernando Palacios Sr.  In 1943, Fermin served in the US Army during WW II, while a Mexican citizen.  He was assigned to the 2048th Engineering Aviation Firefighting Platoon in England and then in the 2150th Firefighting Platoon in 1944.  He participated in the Battle of Normandy arriving at Omaha Beach.  He was stationed in France, Belgium, and Germany under Lt. Gen. George S. Patton.  After being Honorably Discharged, he had earned the privilege of becoming a proud US citizen In 1946, he met the love of his life, Carolina Oliva Sanchez, and married her on April 27, 1947 at Sacred Heart Church.  He was employed as an Aircraft Mechanic, Overhaul and Repair Facility, NASCC from 1948-1959, then transferred & took his family to the Oakland-SF Bay Area to continue his employment work with Civil Service at Alameda NAS, Calif until 1966.  Missing the hometown, he then transferred back to ARADMAC, retiring after 36 years.  Soon after, he started working as a Security guard at Citgo Refinery and CCISD schools for several years.  Fermin was a founding member of the American GI Forum in Corpus Christi and thereafter Oakland, Calif chapter in the 1960's. He was in the AFGE Local 2142 as a Chief Union Steward for many years. All who knew him are aware of his devotion to Jesus Christ and the many blessings he received in his life.  Fermin became a Eucharistic Minister at Holy Family Church.  He also ministered the Holy Eucharistic at Christus-Spohn Memorial and made rosaries for the patients.  He ministered also at Nueces County Jail and Juvenile Justice Center and many other prisons.  At Holy Family Church, he sang in the Puente Choir and taught religious education CCD for many years.  Fermin was a lifetime Knights of Columbus Holy Family Parish and a member of the Cursillista Movement.  He volunteered endlessly at CC State School, was an American Boy Scout leader, a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans. Fermin's happy times included being a wonderful father and provider to his children, attending church, praying together, birthday celebrations, and especially Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday gatherings.  Fermin loved being an avid cattle rancher, camping out, barbecuing, and hunting at his ranch in Freer, TX.  He found great joy in giving of his time, energy, and money to the poor, homeless, sick, incarcerated, and lonely.  The 6 year old  boy who crossed the border from Mexico has achieved his dreams and accomplishments on earth and has now earned his Angel wings in our Heavenly Kingdom and his legacy will continue throughout his children. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Sanchez; mother, Adela G. Palacios; step-father, Fernando Palacios Sr; brothers, Joseph Sanchez, Arturo Palacios; sister, Celia Gomez; daughter-in-law, Ana Sanchez; and grandsons, Christopher and Damien Sanchez. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Carolina O. Sanchez; and his children, Fermin O. Sanchez, Guadalupe Roberto Sanchez, John R. Sanchez, Irene S. Amador, Roel O. Sanchez (Janie), and Nancy S. Ramirez (David); his brother, Fernando Palacios Jr, (San Diego, Calif); nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for all their loving care.