ANITA SANCHEZ
ALAMO – Anita Sanchez, 80, died Saturday, March 24, 2018, at her residence in Alamo.
Anita R. Sanchez, considered the Matriarch of her family by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren passed through the veil peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her home in Alamo TX.
Anita was born on February 21, 1938 in Dilley TX to Mr. Cresencio Rodriguez and Mrs. Maria Teresa Rodriguez, Anita was the youngest of nine children. Anita alongside her husband built a strong family and settled in their home in Alamo in 1980. Anita was loving, elegant, sophisticated and strong all the days of her life.
She is preceded in death by her eldest son, Humberto Sanchez Jr.
Anita had recently celebrated her 80th year life She is survived by her husband, Humberto Manuel Sanchez; four children, Novelia (& Alejandro) Sanchez, Margarita (& Juan Antonio) Pina, Cresencio (& Veronica) Sanchez and Oscar (& Mandy) Sanchez. 13 grandchildren, Alejandro (& Melissa) Sanchez Jr., Jacob Israel (& Samantha Marie) Sanchez, Lauren Abigail Pina, Vanessa Nicole Pina, Cassandra Renee Pina, Erin Elizabeth Pina, Oscar Diego Sanchez, Cristela Amorette Sanchez, Zophia Yzabela Sanchez, Aerian Armando Sanchez, Kassandra Sanchez, Jenna Sanchez, Kaylee Sanchez; nine great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Victor Rodriguez and Elpidio Rodriguez.
Anita is beloved by her family and will be remembered in their hearts forever.
Visitation was held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary Sunday, March 25, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service took place at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Interment followed at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna.
Funeral services were under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.