Vitalina Sanchez

Vitalina Sanchez, 96, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2013 in Toppenish WA. Vitalina Sanchez was born April 23,1917 to Juan Sanchez and Zenorina Espindola in Michoacan Mexico. She married Jose Ramos at the age of 23. Vitalina enjoyed family gatherings and was never camera shy. Her sense of humor could always lift your spirits. She also enjoyed helping her daughter Martha make quilts for the family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Ramos, her son Santiago Ramos, and recently by her youngest sister Zeniada Sanchez. She was survived by her 9 children whom she loved dearly; Maria Ramos, Miguel Ramos, Lorenzo Ramos, Martha Carrasco, Aurora Larios, Santiago Ramos, Ignacio Ramos, Maria Alvizo, Adela Ramos. Her loving family has continued to grow through the years. Combined, her children gave her, 76 grandchildren, over 100 great grandchildren, and a10+ great great grandchildren. On behalf of the Ramos Sanchez family, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Father Mario Salazar of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish for helping us in our time of need. To her daughter Martha Carrasco, words cannot express our gratitude for dedicating yourself with love and devotion in the care of our mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. May God bless you for your unwavering devotion. Viewing and visitation will be held from 1 pm to 8 pm Thursday August 15, 2013, with the Recital of the Holy Rosary at 7pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside WA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Friday, August 16, 2013 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Granger WA. Graveside services will follow at Zillah Cemetery in Zillah WA. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. Online tributes can be left for Vitalina at www.valleyhillsfh.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Vitalina Sanchez, please visit our flower store.