Luciano "Lou" Sanchez (Chano) Degollado

To view Chano's memorial page, please click here.

Luciano “Lou” also known as “Chano” Sanchez Degollado, 74 years old, was born to Lorenzo and Sara on December 26, 1946, in Santa Rosa, Texas. Lou passed away in Twin Falls, Idaho on October 18, 2021. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.

 Lou is survived by his wife Gloria Degollado, daughter Gloria (Roman) Orona, son Richard (Amie) Castillo, daughter Sylvia (Dan) Hendricks, daughter Machie (Florentino) Chavez, brother Mario Degollado, brother Jose (Maggie) Degollado, brother Felipe Degollado, grandchildren who adored him and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo & Minga, (Sara) Degollado, son Luciano Jr., son Jose Luis Sr., sisters Santos, Paula & Thomasa, brother Gregorio,

Lou resided in Burley, Idaho for the past couple of years but was a resident of Heyburn, Idaho for many years.  He lived in many states throughout his life including Arizona, Washington, California, Texas, Colorado, Florida and many other states. He was a hard worker from a young boy until the day he was called home to be with the Lord.  Lou loved truck driving (proud of his CDL) traveling, fishing, doing projects around the house and attending church.  Lou also loved spending time with his grandchildren especially when it came time to go to the baseball fields to watch his grandson play, this is when he could enjoy his “little beer” and family time even more.  He loved to sit around and tell his stories to his grandchildren and anyone who would listen about his traveling and experiences in younger years as a teen. In his younger years, he was into mar tial arts and earned his black belt in karate. 

Viewing will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hansen Mortuary in Rupert. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Rupert First Assembly, Rupert, Idaho with Pastor Steve Isaak officiating.  

Burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery in Heyburn following the funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Luciano "Lou" Sanchez (Chano) Degollado, please visit our floral store.