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1935

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2017

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Tomasa Sanchez Obituary

Tomasa (Tommie) Esparza Sanchez went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family. Tomasa was born in Shaw, MS on December 21, 1935. She met and married her husband of 61 years Tomas Sanchez in Houston, TX in 1955. They relocated to Illinois and have been residents of Gurnee for 54 years. Tomasa leaves behind children Jimmy (DeAnne) Sanchez, Juanita Sanchez, Rosalie Johnson, Debra (Rich) Golden, Daniel (Laura) Sanchez, Robert (Kim) Sanchez, Paul (Sherry) Sanchez, Grandchildren Tony (Kelly) Sanchez, Joseph (Jenna) Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Christina (Celso) Aranda, Alicia Delgado, Teresa (Josh) Posada, Rosemarie Delgado, Ryne Sanchez, Michelle (Luis) Cervantes, Cadie Sanchez, Emily (Mike) VanCamp, Daniel Sanchez, Jenny (Colin) Sanchez, Thomas Sanchez, Nicole (Ethan) Sanchez, Sidney Rose, Alex Rose, Tyler Sanchez, Isabel Sanchez, Julia Sanchez, Jenna Sanchez, and 14 great-grandchildren. Tomasa is survived by half-brother Felipe Esparza, stepbrother Raymond Ruiz, and half-sister Ruby (Beto) Garcia. Tomasa is proceeded in death by her eldest son Tony Sanchez this past December, her parents Leon & Fidencia Esparza (Luna), sister Mary Farias and brother Fidencio Esparza, half-brothers Julio Esparza, Leon Esparza, and Domingo Esparza, stepsisters Mary Gonzalez and Lupe Mireles. Daughter-in-law Jane Sanchez and caregivers Amelia Farias, Mary Deleon and Sudie Gordon hold a special place in Tomasa's heart. Tomasa retired from St. Theresa Hospital as a Nursing Assistant after 30-years of service. She loved to care for the new mothers and newborns in the maternity ward. She was often a translator for the Spanish families. Tomasa was a Cubs fan and enjoyed watching her sons and grandchildren play their sports. Tomasa was a devoted wife, loving and very protective mother and grandmother. Tomasa is a member of St. Patrick's Church in Wadsworth, IL. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday March 23, 2017 at Warren Funeral Home & Cemetery, 1475 North Cemetery Road, Gurnee from 5-9pm and Friday from 9-10am at the Church of St. Patrick, 15000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am with Fr. James E Merold officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, the Sanchez Family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Donate by sending a check to: Chicago Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Phone: 847.933.2413. www.alz.org

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Published by News Sun from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2017.

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DENNIS TROXCLAIR

March 17, 2019

A VERY NICE WONDERFUL PERSON/MOTHER TO A HUGH FAMILY OF LOVING CHILDREN !! SO GLAD A GOT TO MEET HER , IT WAS MY PLEASURE !!! DENNIS TROXCLAIR

amelia farias

March 30, 2017

My aunt Tommie u will be greatly missed.My grand daughter Thalia crawled the first time and it was to you.She will miss playing with you and our walks outside. I will miss seeing you at all the gatherings but i know you and the rest of our family members will be watching us all and guiding us ...until we all meet again.Love ya. Your niece Amelia Farias

My beautiful Mom

J Sanchez

March 28, 2017

KELLEY

March 26, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

DENNIS TROXCLAIR

March 24, 2017

TO A WONDERFUL WOMAN / MOTHER WHO GAVE IT HER BEST , IT WAS MY GREAT PLEASURE TO HAVE MEET TOMASIA SANCHEZ ,I AM IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH HER YOUNGEST DAUGHTER JUANITA JANIE SANCHEZ , MAY SHE REST IN PEACE & I KNOW SHE WILL BE LOOKING DOWN ON HER LOVELY FAMILY !! LORD BRING COMFORT TO THE SANCHEZ FAMILY FOR THEIR LOST !!

Patty Gonzales Vandergrift

March 23, 2017

Rose Johnson, sending my condolences during this difficult time. Your family are in my prayers. May your Mother Rest In Peace.

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Memorial Events
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Mar

23

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Warren Funeral Home, Cemetery & Mausoleum

1475 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

Mar

24

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Church of St. Patrick

15000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, IL

Mar

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Church of St. Patrick

15000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, IL

Mar

24

Interment

Highland Memorial Park

Libertyville, IL

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1475 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

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