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Ramona Sanchez Obituary

SANCHEZ RAMONA "MONCHIE" SANCHEZ passed away March 23, 2011 with her family by her side and after a long battle with cancer. Monchie was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and a graduate of Jefferson High School. She worked for YISD Transportation Dept. for 23 years. She was preceded in death by her mother Maria Luisa Sanchez and her brother Manuel Ramon Tinajero. Monchie is survived by her father Miguel Sanchez; sisters Lorenza Sanchez and Soledad Sanchez; brother Jesus A. Tinajero. She also had 14 nieces, nephews and godchildren who she devoted her life to and whom will miss her and love her unconditionally. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Vigil Service will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Mike Sanchez, Manny Guillen, Jr., Robert Guillen, Manny Tinajero, Arturo Casillas, and Sonny Powell. Services under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332.

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Published by El Paso Times from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2011.

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Jr n Negra Martinez

April 4, 2011

Just found out today about Monchies passing, wish we would have known. May she rest in peace.

Veronica L. Valenzuela

April 4, 2011

Lencha and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that the good Lord comfort you in these trying times. I love you my dear friends.
"NOT ONLY SO, BUT WE MUST ALSO REJOICE IN OUR SUFFRERING, BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT SUFFERING PRODUCES PERSERVANCE.

Always and forever your friend,

April 3, 2011

Mickey,Mary,Lencha and Family. We just read the memorial for Monchie in the newspaper this morning. Our prayers are with all of you in this time of grief for the loss of Monchie. Rest in peace Monchie. You are now in heaven smiling down at us and holding hands with your dear brother Manny.
Thelma, Tony De La Garza & Family

Lupe Briseno

April 1, 2011

Lencha, Mickey, Sanchez Family... words cannot express what i'm feeling at the loss of Monchie. I will never have another friend like her. She left an emptiness in my heart and everytime i hear Michael Jackson, James Brown, or The Night Dreamers i know that it will be hard to hold my tears back because in my mind i will be seeing Monchie dancing as always. The only consolation is that she is resting in peace and that we will see her again. Until then, life will be hard and dull and quiet cause those of us who knew her well, know that she was the life of the party. I love you Monchie... rest in peace my friend ! See you when i get there. Keep dancing to Get down on it by Kool and the Gang. I will keep your memory alive !!!

March 29, 2011

My dear friend Monchie to hear that you have gone to a better place and that you no longer are in any pain and that you are with all my angels in heaven. I have so many wonderful memories of you from us hanging out at Jefferson high school and graduation to still having a great time after we graduated from school. You will greatly be missed but never forgotten. I Love You and rest in peace my friend. Lencha my condolences God be with you and your family....Christina Rios (El Paso, TX Jefferson class of 1971)

George F.

March 29, 2011

I did not know her but after reading the entries, I feel that she touched many souls. From a Jefferson High graduate, Class of 1980, to another, rest in peace.

Bertha Shaw

March 28, 2011

Lencha and the Sanchez Family,

My Sincerest Sympathy for the Great loss of our dear love one “Monchie”. God be with you and all your Family. As, you are in this difficult stage of grieving for the loss of your loved one, always remember I am always here to support and comfort you. Death leaves a heartache … no one can heal … but know that love leaves memories, no one can steal (sweet memories). Love will never die; our memories will still be there and should be treasured forever. At this difficult time, always remember you have a shoulder to lean on when you need one. I’m thinking and praying for you. I’m sending you and the family all my thoughts, peace and courage. No, words can express how deeply sad I am for the loss of my dear friend “Monchie”, as she will always be in my heart and prayers. It’s sad to have lost such a great person (friend). As, I remember all the wonderful great times I (we) had with you all, as we were growing up (back in the times). Oh, what memories … that I will forever treasure. You’ll always be a part of my heart, thoughts, and prayers. If you need a hand to hold, shoulder to cry on, ears to listen, remember I have all those. Call me, I’m just here … a friend forever. We will always have “Monchie” in our thoughts, prayers and heart. She will always be remembered for the beautiful person that she was and always will be … touching all her family and friends with that heart of gold and wonderful smile (laugh) of hers. A heavenly angel watching over us (from up above). Free and pain less dancing with all the wonderful music in “God” heavenly world. Till, we meet again … loving you forever my friend “Monchie”.

All my thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.

Always a friend,

Los ex's de la Jeff, El Sherman

March 28, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Vanessa Banuelos

March 28, 2011

Dear Monchie,

God Bless Your Soul! Glad I met you and only known for a years or so as my monitor when I was young lady. Your Truly Amazing Woman I ever met! Very loving, friendly, caring, fun, and beautiful person! Now you may rest Peacefully In God's hands. I am missing you and will never forgotten you! Love you!

Corina Casas

March 27, 2011

You will be greatly missed a beautiful person like you will never be forgotten.

Rebecca lozano

March 27, 2011

Ramona
We will always miss u ... She good person, she smile,laughing singing,dancing good heart caring,...I love u monchie forever.

Marisela Marquez

March 27, 2011

Monchie, you truely will be missed. I had the privilege of meeting you when I was a little girl and then working beside you. To the family, may God be with you at this difficult time and give you the strength to continue on. May God bless you all!

Lupe Briseno

March 27, 2011

Monchie's passing was a Great Loss for her family and her friends. I was her friend, and i will never forget all the precious memories that she and i shared. Her love for music, and the way she danced is priceless in my memories. There will never be another Monchie... she is irreplaceable ! I will try as best as i can to keep her memory alive.

March 27, 2011

Prayers to all the family from the matachines Minjarez family,you will be miss and always in our hearts, especailly from our group you dance for the Virgin.

Christopher B, Simental

March 27, 2011

Dear Sanchez Family,
I had the privilege of knowing Monchie Neraly 15 years while she was with YISD, It saddens me to hear of her passing, But i know now that she is resting peacfully in God's care. MONCHIE I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.! Rest IN PEACE...!

March 27, 2011

You will truely be missed by all!!! Jacque Mendoza

Nena Giron

March 27, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

l briseno

March 27, 2011

Monchie you will be greatly missed by a lot of people!

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