She worked in health care for 35+ years, and most recently served her friends and neighbors at the independent senior living apartments, where she resided for the last 25 years. In Theresa’s downtime she watched her favorite baseball team, the San Francisco Giants, and her grand pup Diesel.
Theresa was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all.
Theresa is survived by her 2 grandchildren: Sarah Sanchez of Campbell, CA and Melissa (Kelly) Secrest of Wichita, KS. Her daughter in law Ruth Estrella of Wichita, KS. Brother Alfonso Rodarte, and sisters Lydia Olachea and Evangeline Keresey all of California. Along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and her dear friends - Isabel and Arturo.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Georgia Rodarte. All 6 of her children: Alex Sanchez, Jesse Sanchez Jr., Daniel Sanchez, Gilbert Sanchez, Eddie Sanchez and Marcella Duarte. Her great granddaughter Quail Sanchez, Angel Baby Sanchez, sister Cecilia Valencia, 3 brothers: John Rodarte, Richard Rodarte and George Rodarte and niece Alethea Wesson.
No service will be held. Interment will be at Oak Hill Memorial date and time TBD.
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