Juanita Sanchez

Juanita Sanchez, 71, passed away February 4, 2016 at Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson, Arizona.

Mrs. Sanchez was born in Nixon, Texas to Roque and Petra Munoz. Juanita was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister. She loved to spend time with family. She was very friendly and had a wonderful heart. Juanita also loved music and dancing.

Juanita is survived by her husband, Jose Sanchez Sr. of Idalou, Texas; daughter, Mary (Anatalio Jr.) Salas of Idalou, TX; sons, Jose Jr. (Maria de la Luz) Sanchez of Casa Grande, AZ, Jesse Sanchez of Idalou, TX and Ruben (Michelle) Sanchez of Tucson, AZ; brother, Pedro Munoz of Sacaton, AZ; sisters, Refugia "Cuca" Carrera of Guadalupe, AZ, Romana "Mancha" Espinoza of Casa Grande, AZ; grandchildren, Irma Linda Salas, Anissa Renay Salas, Anatalio III (A. J.) Salas, Nick Sanchez, Tessa Sanchez, Stephan Sanchez, Abby Louisa Sanchez and Madilynn Sanchez; great-grandchildren, Michael Sanchez and Amya Rose Sanchez. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Roque and Petra Munoz; daughter, Irma Linda Sanchez; brothers, Payaso Munoz and Jose Munoz; sisters, Virginia Martinez, Lupe Carrasco and Ramona Otero.

Visitation will be Friday, February 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Cole & Maud Gardens Chapel in Casa Grande, AZ, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Deacon Manuel Murrieta will be officiating. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Cole & Maud Gardens Chapel. Burial will be at Mt. View Cemetery.