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Amalia Sanchez Obituary

Passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was a long time resident of San Pedro. Survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Edward Sanchez; children, Lydia (Charlie) Ornales, Rosalie (Steve) Feeney, Edward (Peggie) Sanchez, JR., brothers, Danny and Moses Gonzales; sisters; Carol Herrington and Ruth Gonzalez; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Vigil will be held Tuesday, 6:00pm at Holy Trinity Church. A Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 10:00am at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memorial Park. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. You are welcome to leave the family a message or share memories at mcnerneysmortuary.com. Visitation will be Tuesday 1:00pm to 4:30pm at:


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Published by Daily Breeze on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Marshall Herrera

November 23, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Yolanda Valle-Sedillo

November 23, 2010

The beautiful, beautiful Molly. She had such beauty, grace and wit. Molly always glowed in the love of her family. The love that Molly and Kayo shared was her true beauty....Molly was a special lady and I know she must have the most beautiful spot in heaven.
I have such wonderful memories of past times shared with Molly and the Sanchez family.....you are all in my prayers. Peace Be With You....Love,

Yolanda Valle-Sedillo

November 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and always.

Lucy Valdez-Quijada

November 22, 2010

I remember Aunt Molly as a beautiful and graceful women. She and I shared jury duty together in Long Beach several years ago. During our time there I enjoyed seeing her and speaking with her at the courhouse. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her loved ones. May God Bless you and be with you all during this difficult time. Love, Lucy Valdez-Quijada

Ron and Penny Barry

November 21, 2010

May God Bless the Sanchez and Gonzalez families during this time of sorrow. Eddie, your mom was a sweet and beautiful person who loved God and her family and I'll always remember seeing her with family at Mass on Sundays. Your family will be in our prayers.

John Butorac

November 21, 2010

I always thought growing up on First Street that Molly was one of the kindest and most beautiful people I knew. I have nothing but fond memories of her and of the Sanchez family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathleen Sanchez

November 21, 2010

Thank you for beautiful memories of Aunt Molly. Who was so well loved by her family and friends. May you rest in peace. Love, Niece Kathy Sanchez-Rowsell

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