Barbara Louise Sanches

Barbara Louise Sanches passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2024 at the young age of 82.
Barbara was born in San Francisco, California and to her friends was called "Barb". She was a survivor of many things in her life and was a strong and passionate woman about the things she believed in. Her greatest accomplishments in life she would say were her love for her family, and her many cherished horses. She loved her endurance and horse-riding family and love of the sport, especially when she was able to ride side by side with her husband Ron of 47 years. Barbara and her exceptional Arabian horse Calculator VA ++, "aka "Tor" rode as a team member on the Pacific South Endurance Squad, the North American Endurance Squad and many other 100-mile endurance rides over her 20-year career as an endurance rider. In her professional career, Barbara gave so much of herself to others in her lifetime having worked in local non-profit organizations such as MS Community Services, Sun Street Centers and Freedom House. Barbara was respected by everyone she encountered, always providing support, lending an ear or giving them the tough love they needed to hear.
Barbara is survived by her adoring husband Ronald C. Sanches, her Daughter, Aimee Warren, Son in Law David Warren, granddaughter, Karlee Warren, grandson Travis Warren, Sister in Laws, Carol Culy (Michael) of Clovis, Ca and Janice (Jack) Allen of Elk Grove, Ca and of course Winnie, the Grand kitty.
The family wishes to thank the loving caregivers that she had, Tiffany Velasquez and Brittany Loura whose loving care and joyful natures enriched her life daily and allowed her to stay in her home. She is now riding with Tor again in the sky.