Lala R. Rosales Sanchez

December 18, 1936 – April 16, 2011

Lala R. Sanchez, 74, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2011 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Armando Virgen officiating. In honor of Lala’s wishes, cremation will follow.

Lala was born December 18, 1936 in Waco, Texas to Herman and Mary (Roque) Rosales. Lala loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed dancing.

Lala was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Pete Sanchez; and brothers, Charlie, Herman Jr., and Carmen Rosales.

Those left behind to cherish Lala’s memory are her daughters, Tressa Reyes and husband, Joaquin Aranda, Mary Jane Guerra and husband, Jesse Soto, Rita Hinojosa and husband, Reuben, JoAnn Salazar and husband, Jimmy Kesada; sons, Robert M. Rosales, Samuel Aquirre and wife, Yvonne; sister, Eloisa Rodriguez; brothers, Bernie Rosales, Jesse Vasquez; 19 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and many other relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank Providence Hospice for the love and care given to Lala.

Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.