Gloria Sanchez was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to Florentino and Juanita Ramos. She was ninety-nine years old and would have been 100 years old on April 11.

She was survived by her children: Linda Sanchez (Ribera), Oswaldo Sanchez, of Midland, Texas, and Ginny Pitzen of Kingsland, Texas. She is also survived by her sisters Tomasa Moreno, Lois Morales, and Lali Peña.

Preceding Gloria in death were husband Jesus Sanchez, daughter Olga Valenzuela, and son Armando Sanchez. Her grandchildren: are James Valenzuela, Armando (Mandito) Sanchez, Michelle Zaina, Glen Dutchover, Leno Rios, Roxanne Encinias, Michelle Ray, Alejandro Sanchez, and she had many great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Meals on Wheels for their deliveries and the great people who volunteer their time. Also, thanks to our wonderful Aunt Tomasa for all the help she gave us and for being by our mom’s side when she passed. In addition, thanks to Adam Ribera for his support and help with our mom. Many thanks to Michelle Rowland and her medical staff, nurses, and receptionist. Also, thanks to Heart-to-Heart Hospice and the great care their nurses gave to our mom. Thanks, Linda. Memaw (Buelita) loved playing bingo and going to the maquinitas, but above all, she loved doing it for her family. She was very creative, especially when she would make beautiful shirts and vests for her Blue Notes. The band that some of her children would play with.

Services will be in Fort Stockton, Texas. A rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m., followed by a mass at 10:00 a.m. on March 7, at St. Joseph’s Church \\