Antonia Sanchez |
| Posted 2015-04-24 by Sharla |
| The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 04/21/2015 Antonia Flores Sanchez, 74, of Johnson, Kan., died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Stanton County Long Term Care Unit in Johnson, Kan. She was born March 17, 1941, in MacAllen, Texas, the daughter of Ernesto and Beatriz (Flores) Sanchez. Antonia grew up in Hereford, Texas. Her family members were migrant workers, which provided her the opportunity to see many places. When she was 12 years old, she had her first job as a waitress. She moved to Johnson, Kan., in 1963. Antonia loved to cook for family gatherings and friends. She also owned a restaurant in Manter. In the early 1970s she became a LPN. She worked at the Stanton County Long Term Care Unit and Stanton County Hospital in Johnson and trained many of the nurse’s aids. Antonia had the opportunity to become a traveling nurse, which she loved. She was a people person and enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. She also enjoyed being outdoors in her garden and fishing. She never sat idle in the house, always doing crocheting, quilting or embroidery. Antonia also enjoyed dancing and listening to music. She is survived by her sons, Alex Sanchez of Newton, Kan., Jose Saavedra of St. Johns, Enrique De Leon of Amarillo, Texas; daughters Rosalinda Sanchez of Forgan, Okla., Mercedes Duran of Clovis, N.M.; brothers Lupe Sanchez of Manter, Kan., Joe Sanchez of Halstead, Kan., Ramon Sanchez of Burton, Kan.; sisters Juana Seinz of Manter, Kan., Patsy Ramirez of San Antonio, Texas; and 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Antonia was preceded in death by her parents, son Joe Manuel Sanchez; sisters Vicky Griego, Rosie Rodriguez and Domingo Sanchez; and nephews George Salazar, Ernest Rodriguez, Jessie Griego and Pete Sanchez. Memorial service were held April 20 at Garnand Funeral Home in Johnson, Kan. Burial followed at the Stanton County Cemetery, also in Johnson, Kan. Memorials may be given to the Stanton County Long Term Care Unit in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855. See Also: Find A Grave |
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