Antonia Sanchez

Antonia Sanchez passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, with her family at her side. Antonia (Toni) was born in Woodlake, CA on June 12, 1926 to Francisco and Francisca Patino. Toni attended Woodlake schools and met Stanley Sanchez while attending Woodlake High School. They married on December 8, 1946 and were married for 65 years raising eight children. She is survived by six daughters and two sons: Elaine Perkins and her husband, Bob; Stanley D. Sanchez and his wife, Phyllis; Annette Ambrose and her husband, Allan; Janette Hill and her husband, George; Mark Sanchez; Francine Sanchez; Monica Urmson and her husband, Ray; Leah Martinez and her husband, Edward. Toni is also survived by her husband, Stanley, three sisters -- Ruth, Margaret and Ave; two brothers – Phillip and Frank in addition to 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Toni’s sweet smile, laughter, and loving personality will be missed by her family and friends. She’ll also be remembered for her tireless devotion to helping her community. Visitation and rosary will be held at Miller Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 6 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 10 am. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimers Association at www.alz.org.