Maria De Los Remedios Sanchez

The loving life of Maria Sanchez. Maria was well known for her beauty and kindness. She loved many people, and they loved her in return. Dona Maria was everyone's grandma; everyone's friend. Her absence is deeply felt. Maria Sanchez, 74, of Ivanhoe, Ca. passed away on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at 2:46pm after a month long hospitalization surrounded by her loving family who were by her side the entire time. Maria was born September 1st, 1949 in the Rancho Santa Maria, Tepatitlan de Morelos, Mexico. Where she and her three sisters were raised by her loving parents Vicente and Mercedes Vasquez. She knew Don Ruben, her husband of 56 years, her whole life. He swore he would win her over and he did just that. They married on February 9, 1966. Soon after they started a family together and moved to the United States of America. They settled in Ivanhoe, California for the remainder of their long lives. There they raised 8 beautiful children. Maria was well loved and known by everyone in the community. She was an active member of her church and community. She made the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little warmer. Maria loved and respected everyone. She welcomed us all into her home with open arms and was known as everyone's grandma. In her life she suffered many hardships and blessings but she only counted the blessings. Her sweetness and positivity brightened our lives and held our family together. She will be deeply and greatly missed by everyone. A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands finally at rest. A tapestry of tales, her wisdom and warmth through every trail. With hands that held us, so gentle and kind. In our hearts, her legacy forever lives on. Our grandma was a loving woman. It showed up in every meal that she cooked, every tear that she wiped, every dollar she gave. She was a truly remarkable woman. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vicente and Mercedes Vasquez, her sisters, Maria del Refugio Vasquez (Cuca), Amelia Vasquez, Maria del Refugio (Cuquilla), her beautiful daughter, Ramona Gutierrez, and her beloved husband Ruben Sanchez. She leaves behind a big beautiful family of seven children, Irene, her husband Lorenzo, Jose, his spouse, Lupita, Ruben, his wife Amy, Ofelia, her spouse Miguel, Javier, his wife Lydia, Delia, her husband Jesus, Consuelo, and her husband Ivan. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Her life was a blessing and her memory a treasure. She is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. She was a woman of faith. Her love was unwavering, and her giving knew no end. Her absence is truly a loss to the world, and her presence will be deeply felt and missed by many. May She rest in eternal peace. We love you. Visitation will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at Residence of Maria De Los Remedios Sanchez, 15873 Beechwood Ave., Ivanhoe. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 9:30 AM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1908 N. Court St., Visalla. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. She will be carried to her final resting place by her honorary pallbearers, Ruben Sanchez, Javier Sanchez, Abel Gutierrez, Carlos Gutierrez, Daniel Morales, Xavier Sanchez, Alejandro Salcedo, and Vincente Sanchez. Please join the family for a celebration of her life in her home following the burial. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Maria De Los Remedios Sanchez

September 1, 1949 - January 1, 2024