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Virginia Milanovich Obituary
Virginia Ann Milanovich was born July 16, 1941, on the Soboba Indian Reservation to parents Steven Milanovich and LaVerne Saubel, an influential member of an Agua Caliente all-female tribal council that persuaded Congress in 1957 to pass legislation allowing the tribe to govern itself. Throughout her life, Virginia was dedicated to her family and to her community. She was involved in many charitable activities, including the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Boys & Girls Club and Martha's Village, and was a generous supporter of various local sports programs. Virginia is survived by her daughter Lisa Anne Libretti-Loustaunau of Palm Springs; adopted daughter Cassandra Ramirez Milanovich of Palm Springs; sons Delbert Mario Sanchez Sr., Manuel Alvarado III and Andre Alvarado Sr. of Palm Springs; sisters Rosanna M. Saubel and Cheryl Rae Saubel of Palm Springs; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in her passing by her parents, Steven Milanovich and LaVerne Saubel; sons Richard F. Sanchez, Jr. and Rodney S. Sanchez; and brothers James Saubel Jr., Richard Milanovich, Delbert Saubel Sr. and Leonard Saubel Sr. Virginia leaves behind many close friends who will miss her dearly. There will be a traditional wake held at the Agua Caliente Tribal Building on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a graveside service to be held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at the Jane Augustine Patencio Cemetery in Palm Springs, California. Services for Virginia Milanovich are in care of Wiefels & Son in Palm Springs, California, and any questions may be directed to 760-327-1257.
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Jacci Tutunjian
January 26, 2021
Miss you every day! We had so many personal talks in the back of my store. so dedicated to your family and friends...thank you for embedding these amazing memories of you in my heart forever! You Will always be a shining light in my memory! Love you, Virginia! God bless!
Joseph Coletti
September 20, 2019
I miss you Nina. I wish we had the chance to be more involved in each others lives, but it is good to know you did so much good while you were here and your legacy lives on! God bless you! You'll never be forgotten. - your Godson - Joseph
Jacci Tutunjian
January 25, 2018
To a most memorable fine lady, Virginia! I miss all our talks we used to have together! Those times are so embedded in my heart! How you loved your children and grandchildren...you were so devoted to your family, and, to your friends, as I am devoted to mine! I miss you every day. I See you sitting in that chair with the tears in your eyes, joyful tears, loving tears! It was like you took a part of me with you the day you went to the Lord! You will always be in my heart!
Belia Kissling
May 26, 2017
Gena my one and true sister you showed me so much and how to be strong no matter what came our way.Indiana. I love you so much .you always made me feel like family .now your gone and I wish we could of spent more time together. Your smile. and your presence and aroma will always be near me Belia. Kimo.your god daughter Marina love eternal.
jacci Tutunjiajn
January 25, 2017
Virginia,
I miss all the times we sat together in my back office at the jewelry store and talked and talked about our kids and how we grew up. Those memories are so chiseled into my heart, you have no idea...or maybe you do...I hope so! I miss you lovely lady with all my heart. You were so kind and fond of Garo and I, and you loved your family so much that your heart was bursting with the warmth that only a wonderful mother could have! And, so , my friend, someday we will be together and share, again, those fond memories together...until then...I love you!
Jacci
Jacci Tutunjian
April 27, 2016
My dearest Virginia, I know that you and Garo are now together in Heaven! I miss you both dearly! You were always an inspiration to me on how to be the best grandmother, and mother! You loved your children and your grandchildren so much! i will never forget all the wonderful moments we spent together talking in the back of my store and how your face lit up when speaking about your family! You were one heartfelt person! And, there aren't too many of those people left in this world! My love for you shall never die! It will keep on living!
Diana Luna -Franco
July 26, 2015
You were so kind to my mother and me when she work for I am daughter of Rosie Rios. I still have the love ring you gave me over 40 years' I learn of her passing. My payers to all her love her.
Mary Hawkins
February 7, 2015
All our love and prayers to such a wonderful family, and shining legacy of a life well lived.
Your Deset Chapel friends????
Maxine Virginia Calderon, Stamps
February 7, 2015
You were there when I was born in Banning. Now your journey has ended n this Old System. But will begin n the new order/New System. As Our Creator n his Beloved son Jesus Christ has Promise us. To have that HOPE they have given us too see u again n there do time. U sleep well n rest at Peace my Nina Virginia. My Prayers to your whole Familya. Lv Virginia (Maxine) Calderon, Stamps. ???????
February 6, 2015
My sincere regrets concerning the loss of Virginia Milanovich, surely she will be well remembered for her considerable contributions to tribal affairs over many years, I am unfortunately in the hospital and therefore unable to pay my personal respects. Lowell J. Bean Ph.D.
Clem and Beth Ortiz
February 6, 2015
We love you Gma V you our Angel I just can't believe you are gone RIP We will keep our memories close to our hearts always till we meet again
Fr. Blasko Paraklis
February 6, 2015
May her memory be eternal and may God grant her His Heavenly Kingdom! Amen!
Fr. Blasko Paraklis
Lenette Saubel-Garcia
February 5, 2015
We will miss u always and be in our hearts and prayers. May the lord give the family strength and peace in the hearts .
Cristina Labuen
February 5, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy to family and relatives of Virginia Milanovich .May Our Creator God be with each and every one of you and grant you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow .From Lolo ,Cristina Labuen &Family .
Dona & David Alonzo
February 5, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the family. Virginia was a true blessing in our lives. Me myself had the pleasure of meeting her going on 40 years ago. The pleasure I am going to miss is the celebration of our friendship we had planned on that Friday she left for South Dskota to do when she returned on Feb. 15th. To so many counting myself and husband she was a Loving, Caring, Beautiful lady always giving to some charity or someone. I love you and will miss our talks and most of all you my friend. Until we meet again Forever & Always in our ????????
Jackie Abner
February 4, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family. Very sorry for your loss. I met this beautiful soul a few years back. She was Christmas shopping for the needy.I ran into her every year after, doing the same thing. Sometimes it was here local, Banning and Riverside. I would just smile and thank God for people like her. Such a energetic woman (for her age). To the family, thank you for sharing her. God Bless you all. May you find peace & comfort in her memories.
Michael Kassinger
February 4, 2015
You will be missed Virginia.
My prayers are with your family on this very sad day.
david mcgahee
February 4, 2015
Casi and family,
your mom helped and touched so many people in her short life. her prayers were strong as she was strong Sundancer.
you are all in my prayers to lessen the sorrow and move forward in your lives.
all the best
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