Dolores (Lolita) Sanchez

Dolores (Lolita) Sánchez, 84, of Casa Grande, former longtime resident of Marana, passed away September 7, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved husband José L. Sánchez, who passed away July 3, 2019. Also preceded in death by her parents Carlos and Rosa Leon; brother Francisco and sister María. Devoted mother of Ramon L. (Sylvia) Sanchez of Arizona City, Jose J. (Ida) Sanchez of Marana, Carlos A. (Carmen) of Fruita, CO, Lourdes M. (Eduardo) Ortega of Casa Grande, Alfonso (M. Socorro) Sanchez of Litchfield Park, AZ, Maria D. (Mario) Enciso of Phoenix, Graciela A. (Manuel F.) Rodarte of Casa Grande and Francisco J. (Patricia) Sanchez of Casa Grande; dear sister of José Jesús of Caborca, Edilia Limón of Puerto Pe�asco and Evita Legaspy of Mexicali; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cherished nana of 25 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Lolita was deeply devoted to her catholic faith and was a member of the Guadalupanas at St. Christopher’s Catholic church in Marana, Arizona. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Throughout her life she touched the hearts of many and will be greatly missed by all. Lolita enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading Spanish magazines and spending time with family and friends. Lolita was a loving, caring person committed to her family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her loved ones. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a public visitation, 6 - 9 pm; Thursday September 12, 2019 at the J. Warren Cole and Maud Gardens Chapel. Mass will be held at 9am on Friday September 13, 2019 at St Anthony's of Padua Catholic Church in Casa Grande with Burial to follow at Mt View Cemetery. Flowers or donations to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St., Bldg. 2 Phoenix, AZ 85014 in Dolores’ name would be appreciated.