Dora Sanchez

Dora Sanchez, 84 yrs old, was born to Cruzita and Dario Rodriguez, October 12, 1933 in Presidio, TX and died December 18, 2017 in Houston, TX.
God blessed us with a beautiful mother. She was a mother with many dreams of her own, but unselfishly, she gave them up for all her kids. She made sure we got our education; made sure we knew right from wrong; to be the best person we could be; loved us for our accomplishments; but seemed to love us more through our falls. Through tough times she would encourage us to be strong, toughen up, get it right and pray. Her love and faith for God was undeniable. Whatever heartache or suffering our mother went through, her love and faith never faltered. Just like the bible story of Job. She was a very strong woman with a lot of love. Our Lord in heaven was ready for her and called her home. May God embrace our mother in His arms for there is no doubt He knows how much she loves Him. We can imagine seeing our Mom's beautiful smiling face when she meets our Lord and Savior. And another huge smile when she is reunited with her viejito (old man), our Dad. In turn, our Dad's smiling and yelling with joy, "Vieja, bailamos (old lady, shall we dance)?!?!" As mother would smile and reply, "Si, bailamos (yes, let's dance)!". Now they both can rest in peace and dance together in heaven.
Mommy, we pray and hope you know how much we all love and miss you with all our hearts. Thank you for giving us life, your unconditional love and words of wisdom. May you rest in heavenly peace!
Our mother's viewing will begin on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Burial services will be Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and following is the burial at Ector County Cemetery. A reception will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church parish hall at approximately 12 p.m.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cruzita and Dario Rodriguez; husband, Rudy Sanchez; son, Alvaro Sanchez; Baltazar Rodriguez, brother; Corina Rodriguez, sister.
Survivors include son, Rudy Jr. and wife Robin; daughter, Norma and husband Rene Pena; son, Lorenzo Sanchez; son, Michael and wife Yolanda Sanchez; son, Hector and wife Lisa Sanchez; son, Danny Sanchez; son, Ronnie Sanchez; daughter, Marilyn Sanchez; daughter, Sylvia and husband Mike Gutierrez; sister, Jesusita Blanco; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren.
The family of Dora Sanchez wishes to extend our sincere thanks to our sister Norma, who took great and loving care of our mother for the last 11 years of her life; to the Solera Nursing Home and staff for taking care of her; to Dr. McGarvey and all the other doctor's who took such great care and believed in her; and to all else who cared and loved our mother. Thank you for continued prayers. God Bless!

Visitation

Martinez Funeral Home Chapel
1040 S. Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX  79761
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Martinez Funeral Home Chapel
1040 S. Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX  79761
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Service

St. Joseph Catholic Church
903 Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX  79761
Thursday, December 28, 2017
10:00 am

Cemetery

Ector County Los Angeles Section
300 S. Dixie
Odessa, TX  79761